Our fourth visit to Sri Lanka was an action packed 10 day getaway, hatched as a “thank you” present to Becky’s aunts and cousin who have been taking care of us this past year in Vietnam. Sri Lanka ETAs (electronic travel authorization) were super easy to get (even for Vietnamese citizens), so we mapped out…Continue reading Sri Lanka – Kandy, Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Passikudah, Habarana, Colombo
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Cambodia – Phnom Penh & Battambang & Siem Reap
The drive from Saigon to Phnom Penh took about 8 hours on a comfortable bus equipped with AC and WiFi. Even though we knew the Cambodian visa fee was $30, everyone had to fork over $35 to the bus driver’s assistant. We were reluctant to pay the $5 extortion fee until we were told that…Continue reading Cambodia – Phnom Penh & Battambang & Siem Reap
Morocco
Morocco is a fascinating north African country. We are repeat visitors, the best testament on how much we enjoy this part of the world. Our most recent trip included overnight stays at Chefchouan, Fes, Rabat, Casablanca, Todra Gorge, Ait Benhaddou, Marrakesh, Essouria and the western Sahara. The sights, sounds, and smells of the medieval medinas…Continue reading Morocco
Cambodia
Cambodia has always been high on our list of countries to visit. Perhaps it is the images of National Geographic showcasing hauntingly beautiful Angkor ruins, or our desire to learn more about the resilient people who survived through the dreadful Pol Pot regime and are moving on with their lives, or simply to experience travel…Continue reading Cambodia