You Know You’re In Myanmar When…
Even after 50 years under a military regime, Myanmar’s smiles can’t be suppressed. The people have a resilience and inner
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Budget
Deep in the Mekong Delta
Our love-hate relationship with Vietnam began the moment we crossed into the Mekong Delta. It’s gorgeous, it’s exotic, it’s a
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Muang Sing: Laos’ Wild West
Tucked in the northwestern corner of Laos at the border of Myanmar and China, Muang Sing is one of the
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Deep into the Cordillera Mountains
An ash-covered thorn taps into my arm, threatening to leave a permanent mark. We’re sitting in the bamboo home of
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Unexpected Asia: Philippines!
A tricked-out Jeepney blaring Bon Jovi pulls up to the stoplight. The driver, wearing a stone-washed jean jacket belts out,
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World Wonder Iguazu Falls
Before we started planning our around-the-world honeymoon, we had barely heard of Iguazu Falls. When we found out it was
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Flores, Indonesia: Move Over, Bali
There is a goat on the roof, as we take the local bus between the volcanoes and beaches of Flores,
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A Cross-Culture Trek
Luang Namtha is famous for its diverse hill tribes and the scenic mountain paths that lead to their far-flung villages.
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Hsipaw Trekking: In a Forbidden State
There are certain areas in Myanmar that tourists still can’t visit and Hsipaw is practically an island surrounded by the
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The Dunes of Jeri, Brazil
Jericoacoara was not originally on our Brazil destination list since it was north of our long route south; however, after
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Peru’s Canyon Country
Before heading to the volcanic stone-town of Arequipa, we thought we’d spend a day hiking the “nearby” Colca Canyon. Perhaps
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