From the Taj Mahal, we hopped in a horse-drawn carriage bound for the Agra Fort. Though not at the same caliber as the Taj, this fortification is also beautiful and worthy of a visit. Throughout the fort, we found exquisite … Continued
The Taj Mahal is often listed as one of the wonders of the world and a must-see destination included on bucket lists around the world, not excluding mine. These designations raise expectations. Kind of like when a good movie comes … Continued
After being entranced by Varanasi on the river, our next day we spent touring the city and nearby Sarnath, the birthplace of Buddhism. Baranas Hindu University Varanasi has just as many variations on its name as there are Hindu gods, … Continued
From Delhi, we took a plane to one of the most visited pilgrimage cities of the world, Varanasi, along the banks of the Mother Ganges River. More than 20 million people journey to this holy place each year to bathe … Continued
We arrived in India at Indira Ghandi International Airport late in the evening and got our first look at this enigmatic country in the dark driving to our hotel. We were tired and excited to be out of the extreme … Continued
When deciding where to go for the Chinese Spring Festival, my friend, Aaron, and I tossed around several ideas, but he was more persistent on India than anywhere else. It wasn’t at the top of my list, but I did … Continued
What can I say about India that hasn’t been said? A country of more than 1.2 billion people crammed into a space just over a quarter the size of China (or the United States) that has its own unique character … Continued
In case you weren’t aware, I enjoy visiting aquariums and zoos. So, when it was absolutely freezing recently, like -20 degrees Celsius cold, I decided to visit the Beijing Aquarium not too far from my apartment at the zoo for … Continued
My most recent excursion to Hong Kong resulted in another wonderful experience hiking on Victoria Peak. This time I hiked up a trail from Hong Kong University and then hiked down the other side on Old Peak Road. Besides the … Continued
Our second day’s adventure in Wulong County was to another part of the UNESCO World Heritage South China Karst at Furong Cave—a labyrinth of vast caverns jeweled with spectacular formations that have formed drop by drop in the heart of … Continued