Who knew: A single tree in India grows nearly 300 different types of mangos
In the north part of India, in an area filled with mango farms, there is a giant mango tree that...
Begpackers, an undesirable tourist plague
The word begpacker is a combination of begging and backpacker. It’s when people go to other countries and expect to...
Don’t go to China without a VPN (unless you don’t want the outside world to find you; or see the outside world)
In China, you can’t get access to the websites most of us use on a daily basis. Things like Facebook,...
Funny pics from Turkey
When I travel, I’m always looking out for humorous English translations, odd juxtapositions of things, and funny signs. Here are...
Wishing wall and the home of Mary (Turkey)
Near Ephesus (Turkey), you can visit what is supposedly Mary’s home (based on study of an old book; many people...
Stay in a Japanese temple with Buddhist monks
If you are in Japan, one thing you can try as an unusual experience is staying in a shukubo. These...
Cost for 8 full days in Beijing and Xi'an (including airfare from Chicago, hotel, attractions) < $1500. How?
I travel a lot. Well, as much as I can afford with the time and money I have available. There...
Tirta Empul – a fresh-water spring water temple in Bali
Pura Turta Empul is a water temple in Bali with beautiful grounds. It is surrounding a fresh water spring. Tirta...
