[Editors Note: I let Ben run free on this post. If it rambles or the grammar sucks, that is on the blog’s resident English major…] We have hit the official halfway point of our 7 month journey around the world (Sept 21-April 21 out of the US). Paige and I spent (nearly) the entire time …
As we’ve said before, a tour operator/guide can really make or break your trip. On Kilimanjaro, your experience, including your chances of reaching the summit, depends on your operator more than anything else. Thankfully, we ended up with the best team we could hope for. Read more about choosing a Kilimanjaro tour operator here. Friendly, …
“There’s no such thing as ‘hot yoga’ in India. It’s just ‘yoga.’” – Nirmal Paige is flexible, strong, and has great balance. She’s done a lot of yoga and is pretty damn good. I, on the other hand, can barely touch my toes or sit Indian-style for more than two minutes. I had done …
From mountains to valleys to lakes to jungles, Nepal has it all. We set out to explore the country’s cultural and natural diversity and initially wanted an adventure that went beyond trekking. We worked with Earthbound Expeditions to put together an itinerary that included the “highlights of Nepal” – Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan in addition …
We rounded out India Part 1 with a visit to the Udaipur. But before reaching the “City of Lakes,” we stopped at Ranakpur Jain Temple, the most exquisite temple we visited. Constructed out of white marble, the architectural masterpiece boasts 1,444 intricately carved pillars, no two alike. Followers of Jainism practice three main principles, non-violence, …
Next up on our Indian adventure: Jaipur, the gateway to Rajasthan! Rajasthan literally means “Land of Kings” and rightfully rules as “the jewel in India’s crown.” India’s largest state boasts massive forts, fairytale palaces, stunning handicrafts (jewelry! rugs!), and a history rich in pride and tradition, making it our favorite part of India. Caste …
First and foremost, at the time of writing (10 days in India), neither Paige nor I have had diarrhea! Now, back to our regularly scheduled program. While we’re avid travelers, we’re also India first-timers. So, we worked with India Personal Tours (IPT) to plan our 2 week trip in North India and arrange …
Two years ago, the Starwood Preferred Guest Card from Amex was having an amazing deal: 35,000 signup points (worth at least $945) and $95 annual waived for the first year. The card offers other great perks including the ability to reach elite status faster, no foreign transaction fees, and potential to earn valuable Starpoints. Read …
Since my incredible wife was doing all the driving in Italy, we decided to break up the 4 hour drive from Como to Venice by stopping in Rubano. Why this small town 45 minutes outside Venice? Not much except for one of the world’s best restaurants, Le Calandre.
Reflections on Auschwitz I didn’t know what to expect at Auschwitz. I didn’t know how I would feel. I didn’t know if we should post about being there. I didn’t know if we should show pictures of the largest mass murder site in human history – a place where 1.1 million died including 1.0 million …