Most travel bloggers write about conquering mountains and diving the deep blue sea, but not us, well.. not this time. We came to Yogyakarta with the intention of climbing Mt. Merapi, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Just about the same time we arrived to Indonesia, Mt. Merapi started making news headlines…
1. Shan Noodle Soup Originating from the Shan State in Eastern Myanmar, Shan noodles are white rice noodles. It can be served with a delicious vegetable broth or just “oil flavoring” as they call it. Variations include more greens and baby corn. You can make it as spicy as you like with chili oil on…
Both of us love hiking. Neither of us had done multi-day treks before. For experienced trekkers who have conquered parts of the Himalayan range and the like, this may be a little easier, but trekking two nights and three days in the foothills, farms, and villages of Myanmar was something we’re both very happy to…
To be honest, I hadn’t known about Bagan since we started planning for this trip. It has easily climbed to the top of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. We went from the chaotic hub of Yangon, Myanmar to this quiet, mystical city. The stark contrast was evident immediately when we arrived and hopped…
Mingalaba from Myanmar! I’m trying to think about what I thought I knew of Myanmar before we arrived in Yangon seven days ago. I had an idea about the decades of military rule and oppression. I knew about its closed borders and the poverty. Many of my extended relatives on my mother’s side were born…
Black Diamond 55L backpack, Osprey 10L backpack, travel yoga mat, Kindle Paperwhite, Google Chromebook, Marmot rainjacket, Salomon trail running shoes, running sneakers, water bottle x 2, flip flops, REI microfiber towel, inflatable travel headrest pillow, ID organizer, toiletries, towelettes, notebook/pen, and all things clothes.
When we were choosing where to go on our latest adventure, Panama was initially not on the list. The only thing I knew about the country is that they owned and operated a canal and that it’s a Spanish-speaking nation. We arrived ignorant to its culture and rich history and left learned and impressed by…
Residents of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Jamaica must apply to the Myanmar Mission in New York City. Here’s what I did in February 2014 to get my visa: Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the time of your application. Make sure you have one whole blank page. The visa…
Based on our research and planning, getting to David, Panama from Quepos, Costa Rica was supposed to be a breeze. The day didn’t turn out as well as we would have liked, but it was a memorable one to say the least. Part I: Bus from Quepos, Costa Rica to David, Panama 1. If you are…
8 Day Tour of Costa Rica Day 1 – Flight from BWI to SJO, night in San Jose, dinner at El Parque de Restaurant Day 2 – Bus to La Fortuna (Hotel Dorothy), lunch at Soda Viquez Day 3 – Horseback ride to la Fortuna waterfalls and hike, dinner at Rainforest Cafe Day 4 – Tabacon Hot Springs, then…
We hiked the 15 mile (24km) Quetzales Trail – one of Panama’s most beautiful trails located in the western province of Chirriqui from Boquete to Cerro Punto, Panama.
We’ve been traveling through Costa Rica for five days now and have learned a bit about the Ticos – as they call themselves. Costa Ricans are incredibly gracious and friendly people. Maybe it’s the sun’s warmth or the constant beauty that surrounds them. We’ve never encountered a country that’s consistently beautiful in every place. Taxi…
