3 October 2018 One of our guides said that “No other country can be like Bhutan,” and the more I learn about this small monarchy (on the verge of democracy) the more I find myself in agreement. We started our day super early—so early we literally had to jump the fence to gain entry to …
Experiencing Bhutan Firsthand
I chose not to read about life in Bhutan outside general tourist information to breathe in all the country has to offer upon arrival. I wanted to savor the newness of my experience firsthand. And I am ever so grateful for my intuition, because as you might expect Bhutan has not disappointed, happily providing a …
Contemplating Bhutan: First Impressions
Crisp mountain breeze. The moment the air in Bhutan touches your skin, it's as if you've been reborn. As if you stumbled upon a bottled elixir, untouched by impurities and accessible only when one has traveled far, far away from the Western world. In recent months I've been obsessed with comic book inspired programming (The …
One Day in Bangna, on the outskirts of Bangkok
Just like any city with a well-orchestrated train system, Bangkok is easy to navigate. The BTS Skytrain with its colors, words and numbers, has, as Claudia shared "something for everyone." The train itself was wide enough to accommodate the throng of people bound for downtown Bangkok on a Saturday morning. I reveled in the courtesy …
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Il Primo Giorno: Ancient Rome
“What we do in life echoes in eternity.” - Maximus The crux of the ruins and the Forum lie behind Via Venezia and the monument dedicated to Emmanuelle Vittorio II, Italy’s first king. Manny must have made quite a splash—his monument is enormous featuring detailed carvings of battle shields and arms. Military stands guard 24/7 …
Il Primo Giorno: Via del Corso
Leaving Locarno I make my way to Piazza del Popolo. Known as the traditional north entrance to the city, it is the starting point for local Romans on their evening passegiata. The center of the piazza features a 10-story Egyptian obelisk brought to Rome in 1589. A trident of streets leads people to the heart of …
Roman Holiday: Getting There
The plane touched down in Rome just after 6AM, an earlier arrival than planned according to the pilots: Una bella giornata a Roma...and it was, once we got past the archaic, queue-less customs counter. The herd of arriving passengers was more of a cattle corral, literally. I wish I had the sense to take a …
