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Painted Monasteries of Romania

Gura Humorului is a logging town surrounded by beautiful farmland. It’s also the perfect base for visiting the painted monasteries of Southern Bucovina. Most travelers arrive by train…

Bodh Gaya: Place of Buddha’s Enlightenment

Bodh Gaya, India, was the location of Siddhartha Gautama’s enlightenment. The Buddha attained enlightenment while sitting under a Bodhi tree, and the ancestor of that tree is housed…

Cusco, Peru: A Photographic Journey

Cusco was the historic capital of the Inca Empire. Peruvians continue to proudly point out the remaining aspects of the culture, including durable Inca stone walls. Even today,…

Riding an Elephant in Thailand

Chiang Mai Province was the answer. Where to ride an elephant and how to ride an elephant are the musings. The voyage began with a serene 8-mile bike…

8 Best Chocolate Shops in NYC

1. Jacques Torres Chocolate Named after its founder, Jacques Torres, who grew up in a small town in the southern region of Provence, this chocolate shop tops the…

Venice Carnival: Masks and Malvasia

Venice once was dear, The pleasant place of all festivity, The revel of the earth, the masque of Italy. ~Lord Byron History Venice, often called the most romantic…

Kabul Street Eats

“Faghat seyr mikonam.” For the adventurous eater venturing into Kabul’s street food scene, these three Dari words—which roughly translates to “I’m just looking”—are key. To stroll by Kabul’s…

Rock Climbing Over Rice Paddies

Rock climbing can be a physically demanding yet enjoyable activity. It involves scaling natural rock formations, an experience that can be accentuated by pairing it with a unique…

Recycled Masterpiece: Chandigarh’s Rock Garden

Chandigarh, India, is a pleasant respite to travelers who have braved the chaos of the country’s rickshaw-filled roads. The streets of this urban center are beautifully ordered, adorned…

The Best Pizza in NYC

1. Di Fara Pizza Di Fara Pizza thrives on the mouthwatering flavor of each bite of its fresh pies. The unorganized, long lines are a worthwhile penance to…