One of the largest burial sites in the world, the Necropolis of Makil is located near the city of Thatta … More
Category: Historic Asia
Indus Valley Civilization: Mohenjo-Daro
An ancient city that flourished 4500 years ago, part of the Indus Valley Civilization, Mohen jo Daro near the modern … More
Eastern Anatolia: History and Empires
With settlements dating back to the 6th millennium BCE and the earliest kingdoms from pre bronze era, Eastern Anatolia has … More
Adventures in Central Anatolia
Just before daybreak if you look out your window you may see hundreds of hot air balloons rising up in … More
A short trip to Northeastern Turkey
I had been driving for about an hour on a rather deserted mountain road in a winter wonderland in Northeastern … More
Historic Tbilisi: At the crossroads of empires
A ancient city situated at the crossroads of empires, Tbilisi has witnessed the rise and fall of several world powers. … More
Batumi, Georgia: Quirky and Welcoming
Batumi situated on the Black Sea coast is the second largest city of Georgia by population. A rather unique and … More
Taxila: A glimpse into the past
With ruins dating back to the 3rd millennium BC, the UNESO World Heritage sites around Taxila a town in modern … More
Thailand: Bangkok & Hua Hin (2019)
Situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya river, the origins of the now bustling city of Bangkok can be … More
Sri Lanka 2017: Part II-A Tourist Paradise
As we were in Kandy we took this opportunity to visit the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage about an hours drive away. … More
Sri Lanka 2017: Part I – A Spiritual Country
In this day and age of a return to intolerance, it was a pleasant surprise to see a Hindu temple … More
Taiwan: The Other China (2018)
“The Howard Plaza Hotel please”, I told the cab driver as I got in, going back to my hotel from … More