I have, sort of, a love-hate relationship with Marrakech – I found it crowded and chaotic with poor air quality and deceitful locals; yet exotic, exciting and eye opening. I was flustered and frustrated… … More Chaos in Marrakech and Quiet in the High Atlas – Marrakech, Morocco
Apparently, hot air ballooning over the thousands of pagodas in Bagan is the number one tourist attraction in Myanmar, so we couldn’t skip it! … More Myanmar Mission – Ballooning in Bagan
A local boy with very good English began speaking with some of our group members and became an unintentional tour guide for us, imparting tidbits about history, customs and formality, urban legends, and travel tips for the afternoon … More Myanmar Mission – Biking in Bagan
I began to see smaller shack-like residences with people lingering outside, kids were poking their parents and pointing at me, I quickly realized I had entered into a community that was not used to tourists gallivanting through … More Myanmar Mission – Houston to Yangon
If you find yourself in Myanmar, definitely reserve a spot in a Bamboo Delight cooking class; you will make lifelong memories while supporting a great cause. If you are a college aged student looking for an inexpensive and life-changing adventure, seriously consider heading to Inle for a month or two where you will have a home and delicious food provided to you while you mentor to and teach the Burmese youth and adventure around a country that you might otherwise have never seen! … More Bamboo Delight Cooking School – Inle Lake, Myanmar
Here are a few suggestions we put together from our Japan travel experiences that you might consider in planning your own trip to this unique and amazing country … More Travel Tips from our Winter in Japan Adventure
We wanted to get a little bit more of the history behind Japan as a nation and the rapid modernization of Tokyo while we were here. After considering different museum options, we decided that the Edo Tokyo Museum would be a good place to check out. … More Winter in Japan – Day 10 Edo Tokyo Museum
It was nice to see kimono-clad, Japanese families with professional photographers shooting in the garden; their reverence and appreciation for their nation’s historic attractions helped us appreciate their significance even more. … More Winter in Japan – Day 9 Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama
One of the best things about this country is how willing the locals are to practice their English allowing us an insight into their world to compare the many similarities as well as vast differences in our cultures. … More Winter in Japan – Day 8 Kyoto
NARISAWA is two Michelin-starred, San Pellegrino 8th best restaurant in the world where Chef Yoshihiro Narisawa has previously won “Best Chef Asia” and received boatloads of accolades. We had heard of it through Chef’s Table on Netflix (watch it!) and decided we had to go while we were in Tokyo. … More Winter in Japan – Day 7 Yoyogi Park and NARISAWA
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