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Visiting Shri Karni Mata: The Rat Temple of Deshnoke

by Lydia on June 9, 2020 with 46 Comments

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a commission if you make a purchase by clicking on the link at no extra cost to you.   Located in the small town of Deshnoke in the state of Rajasthan, … Read More

India, Travel Tales Asia, Temples

Attending the Thaipusam Festival in Kuala Lumpur

by Lydia on March 31, 2019 with No Comments

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a commission if you make a purchase by clicking on the link at no extra cost to you.   I came face to face with him. His plump belly dripping with … Read More

Malaysia, Travel Tales Kuala Lumpur, South East Asia

A Close Encounter With Yangon’s Most Dangerous Street Gang

by Lydia on September 22, 2017 with 9 Comments

It was already dark when we arrived in Yangon. I was surprised at how quiet the biggest city in Myanmar was. There wasn’t anyone in sight, and it was eerily quiet. We needed to look for a hotel so we … Read More

Myanmar, Travel Tales South East Asia

Olfactory Memories of Myeik

by Lydia on September 11, 2017 with 10 Comments

Although I usually try to find something good about every place I visit keeping in mind that simply being there is a privilege in itself, there’s the odd time when I’m more likely looking forward to leaving than to exploring. … Read More

Myanmar, Travel Tales South East Asia

There was Something Fishy About La Libertad

by Lydia on August 1, 2017 with 3 Comments

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a commission if you make a purchase by clicking on the link at no extra cost to you.   There was something fishy about La Libertad. This small coastal town bore … Read More

El Salvador, Travel Tales Central America

Indulging in Sweet Nothingness on Don Det Island

by Lydia on May 13, 2017 with 29 Comments

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a commission if you make a purchase by clicking on the link at no extra cost to you.   Si Phan Don or 4000 Islands, is where the Mekong river is … Read More

Laos, Travel Tales South East Asia

The Day Luang Prabang Cast a Spell on Me

by Lydia on April 13, 2017 with 15 Comments

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a commission if you make a purchase by clicking on the link at no extra cost to you.   Nestled in a lush valley reminiscent of a masterpiece painting, the ancient … Read More

Laos, Travel Tales South East Asia

Mishaps of my Trip in South East Asia

by Lydia on March 1, 2017 with 46 Comments

In today’s world of perfect Instagram photos, it’s easy to believe that travelling is always carefree. But, the reality is that traveling isn’t always pretty. It can get dirty, messy and uncomfortable. It’s also been known to induce a few tears as … Read More

Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Travel Tales South East Asia

Can Tho: The Entryway to the Cai Rang Floating Market

by Lydia on January 20, 2017 with 68 Comments

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a commission if you make a purchase by clicking on the link at no extra cost to you.   While I was in Ho Chi Minh City, I booked a tour … Read More

Travel Tales, Vietnam South East Asia

The Tale Of My Thai Blind Massage

by Lydia on September 10, 2016 with 14 Comments

UPDATE 2018:  I went back to the Thai Blind Massage and was really disappointed with the masseuse who was assigned to me (the man that lovingly tortured me in this post didn’t seem to be there). I enjoy rigorous massages … Read More

Thailand, Travel Tales South East Asia

The Waterfalls of Paksong: A Story of Rivalry

by Lydia on June 8, 2016 with 9 Comments

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a commission if you make a purchase by clicking on the link at no extra cost to you.   Paksong is a tranquil town untouched by the deafening buzz of the … Read More

Laos, Travel Tales South East Asia

The Slums of Dharavi: A Highlight of my Trip to India

by Lydia on November 26, 2015 with 28 Comments

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a commission if you make a purchase by clicking on the link at no extra cost to you.   On our last day in Mumbai, we were debating going to Dharavi … Read More

India, Travel Tales Asia

A Celebration at the Border of India & Pakistan

by Lydia on November 10, 2015 with 33 Comments

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a commission if you make a purchase by clicking on the link at no extra cost to you.   The Wagah border ceremony is a daily military practice that takes place … Read More

India, Travel Tales Asia

Climbing Pidurangala Rock in Sri Lanka

by Lydia on October 21, 2015 with 23 Comments

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a commission if you make a purchase by clicking on the link at no extra cost to you.   Nestled amidst the lush landscapes of central Sri Lanka lies Pidurangala Rock, … Read More

Sri Lanka, Travel Tales Asia

The Prettiest Train Rides in Sri Lanka

by Lydia on October 1, 2015 with 42 Comments

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a commission if you make a purchase by clicking on the link at no extra cost to you.   The prettiest train rides I’ve ever taken thus far were in Sri … Read More

Sri Lanka, Travel Tales Asia

Boarding Down Cerro Negro Active Volcano in Nicaragua

by Lydia on September 12, 2015 with 20 Comments

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a commission if you make a purchase by clicking on the link at no extra cost to you.   Have you ever  thought about boarding down an active volcano in Nicaragua? … Read More

Nicaragua, Travel Tales Central America

The Mafia of Masachapa: A Tale of Terror in Nicaragua

by Lydia on September 1, 2015 with 1 Comment

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I will earn a commission if you make a purchase by clicking on the link at no extra cost to you.   During our one-week vacation in Nicaragua, we stayed at the all-inclusive resort … Read More

Nicaragua, Travel Tales Central America

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