Yangon is filled with hundreds of pagodas and other religious monuments, and you could spend days exploring them. But this was the first leg of our trip and we didn’t want to get temple-fatigue, so we only visited a few. The following are some of our favorite religious shrines found around the city:
Kauai, Hawaii
Kauai is beautiful – from the vast Waimea canyon to the breathtaking Na Pali coastline. The most memorable part of the trip for me, however, was at the top of the Wai’ale’ale lookout. This picture was taken on our trip to Hawaii after my many surgeries. I was still recovering, so any kind of physical activity was difficult and tiring. My short ‘hike’ from the car to the lookout point was quite an accomplishment, and I remembered feeling like I was on top of the world.
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One of my favorite things to do when I travel is to visit to the local markets. The cacophony of sights, sounds, and smells adds to the ambience of the city. Watching people as they go through their daily tasks is a wonderful way immerse yourself in the local life of a new city. Continue reading
Myanmar (pronounced me-ann-mar) has become a traveler’s hot spot in recent years, and will get even more popular now that they’ve held democratic elections. Their new found political freedom shined the spotlight, and brought a surge of people into the once isolated country. Hotel and infrastructure are being built to support the rapid growth as the country moves towards becoming the next must-visit Asian destination. Things are changing fast and information on the web gets quickly outdated. Here are a list of things we learned from our trip (taken at the end of Nov, 2015) that will hopefully make your planning easier: Continue reading
Versailles, France
The magnificent Palace of Versailles was built in the mid-17th century during the reign of Louis XIV at the height of the French monarchy. The enormous palace complex has manicured lawns, intricate sculptures, and ornate fountains located throughout the property. The centerpiece of the garden is the elaborate Latona fountain, which inspired Ovid’s Metamorphoses.
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Every once in a while you just have to treat your self! And what’s a better way to do that then fly first class to Asia on Cathay Pacific. This article will go through the step-by-step process of how we redeemed our miles for first class tickets. It’ll also provide in depth review of our experience flying in the premium cabin.
New York City, USA
This photo was taken at the train station on 125th street in Harlem. A lot of commuter trains from Connecticut pass through this hub on their way into the city. The lines of the railroad tracks are very beautiful to me. I love sitting here watching the trains zoom off until they are a tiny dot in the distance.
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Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam
This picture really captured the scene for me with a mystical quality that makes the seascape looks like a watercolor painting. Designated a World Heritage site, Ha Long Bay archipelago is made up of around 2,000 islands of various sizes. It is well known for its towering limestone pillars rising out of the emerald water as seen above. Arguably, one of Vietnam’s most famous and stunning locales, it attracts many visitors each year. For two days, we cruised around the bay, appreciating my country’s natural beauty.
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New York City, USA
This picture was taken last year after one of the many snow storms in the New York area. The ground was blanketed by a fresh layer of soft white powder making everything shiny and bright again. The busy promenade at Bryant Park was uncharacteristically quiet. This year, however, the weather has been pretty mild. It’s already the end of February, and there haven’t been too many cold days which makes me optimistic that spring will come earlier.
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As well as being known for its natural beauty and iconic landmarks, Brazil is also known for its many favelas. A favela is a slum in that exists within the urban areas of big cities, often carved out of a hillside overlooking the rest of the city. There are over 700 favelas in Rio alone, housing about 1.1 million people – about 1/6th of the general population.
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