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 and worth experiencing as they are hyped up to be. Here are a few pointers to […]
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Visiting a Buddhist Temple: How to Step Inside Respectfully
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 of many Asian communities; the lives of young and old revolve around temple life, and it is a profound way to connect with true […]
Beyond the Bling of Big Tourist Attractions
The 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 a million people a year to its precipitous cliffs, and at times perhaps outshining the myriad other wonders that Peru […]