Chichén Itzá

Back in February 2020, I had the pleasure of visiting Cancún. After spending most of Thursday traveling, we got up before the sun on Friday, to head to Chichén Itzá. Chichén Itzá is pre-Columbian city, built by the Mayan people. It is an UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the New Seven Wonders of […]

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Mysore

I have had the privilege of visiting Mysore twice, once during each summer I lived in India. Mysore is about a 4 hour journey from Bangalore, and the original capital of Karnataka (the state I was staying in). Here are the details of my 2012 visit to Mysore. Mysore Palace Upon arrival in Mysore, we […]

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Shimla – A Tourist’s Delight

After a fabulous stay in Dharamshala, we were off to Shimla. This was the longest drive between cities, taking about 6 hours. Upon arrival in Shimla, we had to wait along the side of the road for my local guide. Why, I wasn’t sure why, but I waited. It turns out that the hotel I […]

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The Home of The Dalai Lama – Dharamshala

My journey to learn more about Buddhism, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and Tibet began with a visit to The Tibet Museum. This free museum details the struggles of the Tibetan people and why many of them, including the Dalai Lama, now live in India. It is a small museum, only take about 45 minutes […]

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