Panama: A Visit to an Embera Tribe Village
We became curious about Embera people since we read an article about them several years ago. During our trip in Panama, a visit to an Embera village to learn more about the tribe and their culture was on top of our list. We visited one of the Embera villages on the banks of the Upper... Read more
The Colorful Cityscape of Reykjavik
Iceland maybe gloomy in the winter but its capital Reykjavik doesn’t succumb to the mood of the weather and season. All year round, this northernmost capital city in the world is always vibrant, thanks to the burst of colors of its cityscape. Somehow it is a reflection of the admirable disposition of the Icelandic people. Rain... Read more
Mt. Everest Experience: A Scenic Mountain Flight in Nepal
Do you want to see Mt. Everest and other Himalayan peaks so close that you can almost touch them and without any physical exertion? We did just that. Our trip in Nepal was not long enough for us to do long treks to or around the Himalayan peaks. However, we found an alternative way... Read more
Bhutan: The Hike to Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Our 10-day trip in Bhutan was filled with highlights after another from festival after festival to scenic and cultural hikes, etc. And we have concluded the trip with the highlight of all highlights – the hike to the legendary Takshang Lakhang, better known as Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Tiger’s Nest Monastery is believed to be the... Read more
A Scenic and Cultural Hike in Ura Valley
Bumthang in the central region of Bhutan is the sacred site and cultural heartland of Bhutan. It is consist of four beautiful valleys. After observing the colorful religious festival and visiting some of the many temples in Jakar Valley, we headed to another one of its spectacular valley, the Ura. Hiking in Ura Valley made us see... Read more
Bhutanese Mask Dances at a Festival in Bumthang
Bhutan has a long tradition of colorful religious festivals. They are integral part of the cultural and spiritual life of the Bhutanese people. We wanted to witness this rich tradition for ourselves and planned our trip around a festival season. Read more
Trongsa, The Center of Bhutan
We made our way to Trongsa after stopping by at the colorful festival in Wangdue. The town of Trongsa is smacked right in the middle of Bhutan and is one of the most historic towns in the country. Although the distance between Wangdue and Trrongsa is only 76 miles/123 km, our journey took almost seven hours... Read more
Iceland: The Fall/Winter Glory of the Golden Circle
After our exhilarating adventure in the lava tube cave, we were again joined by our friends Paul and Carol for another day of Icelandic exploration. Less adventurous this time but just as astonishing is our Golden Circle experience. Golden Circle is a 186-mile /300-km route dotted with amazing historical and natural sites that loops from Reykjavik... Read more