Archive for February, 2010

Keeping it Real on the Tourist Track

by Angela Dollar - Travel with a Purpose
( February 28th, 2010 )

angkor sunrise
As much as we try to stay “off-the-beaten-path” in our travels, certain famous attractions and world wonders make their way into our itineraries. And with good reason! Places such as Machu Picchu and Angkor Wat are just as awe-inspiring …

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Visiting a Buddhist Temple: How to Step Inside Respectfully

by Angela Dollar - Travel with a Purpose
( February 26th, 2010 )

Stupa at Grand Palace, Bangkok

If you have the good fortune to travel in a country with a thriving Buddhist community, by all means – spend some time in the wats (temples)! They are the epicenters …

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Beyond the Bling of Big Tourist Attractions

by Angela Dollar - Travel with a Purpose
( February 11th, 2010 )

machu picchu doorwayThe recent flooding in Peru’s Sacred Valley shut off access to the famous ruins of Machu Picchu and left some tourists stranded and scrambling. Machu Picchu is the mega-star of Peru, drawing more than half …

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