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