Asia

Xi'an Terracotta Warriors (China)

Getting there When arriving in Xi’an at the train station or airport, most people head right out to see the...

Loy Krathong (Kra-tong) floating lantern festival in Chiang Mai (Thailand)

For the Loy Krathong celebration, there is a great parade in Chiang Mai in addition to the floating candles.Loy Krathong...

Chiang Mai Markets

In Chiang Mai, there are many markets, which are a cacophony of color, noise and smells. Among other things, you...

Massage in Thailand – how it works

Pricing Massage places are everywhere in Thailand. Westerners would consider them all to be affordably priced. But depending on the...

Cappadocia – underground Turkey – living and hiding underground

While the fairy chimneys above ground in Cappadocia delight, there is magic below ground too. The tufa volcanic stone in...

China: Transportation options

China: Transportation options

When you are in the large cities of China, you have a lot of options for transportation including hailing taxis,...

Pamukkale – travertine terraces (Turkey)

Pamukkale is pronounced Pa-moo-kah-lay. This is a wonderful site in Turkey where there is a thermal spring that has left...

Beijing, China: The Temple of Heaven (a must see)

The Temple of Heaven is a sizable temple complex in Beijing.  It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Like...

Whirling dervishes of Turkey

I went to a Mevlevi Order sema ceremony while in Konya Turkey and it’s mesmerizing. No pictures were allowed though....

It's a little bit crazy, and a lot Muslim Quarter, Xi'an (China)

It's a little bit crazy, and a lot Muslim Quarter, Xi'an (China)

When you leave the Drum Tower area in Xi’an, you basically are right next to the Muslim Quarter, which is...