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Asia 2010 Bhutan

Life Cycle

It began as an overcast day, perhaps an indication of the deeds to be done. This was the day where my family and I would do the one thing we came to Bhutan to do. This entire trip, especially the Bhutan section, is dedicated to the memory of my Grandmother, who had previously traveled to […]

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Asia 2010 Laos

River Life at Laos’ Blissful 4,000 Islands

I don’t even know how I can begin to sum up just how wonderful the past few days have felt, as I got some well needed rest & relaxation. In Lonely Planet’s description of Si Phan Don (literally, 4,000 islands), they say that there must be some rule that the further south in Laos you […]

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Asia 2010 China Hong Kong

Gateway: Asia

Hong Kong. I don’t think I can quite sum up in words just how fascinating this eclectic city is. With its storied past, it is a place of contradictions, and much like every big city, character. The city is a teeming metropolis that can feel cozy at times. On the surface its rush, rush, rush. […]