The drive from Kathmandu to Chitwan is through steep mountain terrain down into the Chitwan Valley. You are now on flat plains, surrounded by mountains in the distance. This bowl is hot even at the beginning of May, when we were there. The drive itself was tedious. The road out of Kathmandu was more like… Continue reading Rhinos, Elephants and Everything Else in Chitwan National Park, Nepal
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Fall Colors in the Rockies
Every season has something special in the Rockies. Winter skiing, summer fun on the lake or trekking & hiking, and even Fall is a beautiful time to visit. The Fall Colors in the Rockies are truly spectacular! Take a day to drive through the mountains when the leaves change color and sweep the valleys and… Continue reading Fall Colors in the Rockies
Places to See in Nepal – Kathmandu
Tribhuvan Airport in Kathmandu is crowded. Tourists come and go in plane-loads throughout the day and this airport is inadequate. Chinese, European and tourists from other parts of the world want to see this beautiful country. You start off queuing up to get your hand luggage checked through the x-ray machines when you disembark from… Continue reading Places to See in Nepal – Kathmandu
Everything Druk – Bhutan
Bhutan portrays itself as the Happiest Country in the World. It well may be! It is the happiest in Asia and the 8th happiest in the world. It has a great GDP and it is able to maintain its beauty and culture; a reason to celebrate! Bhutan sounds like some exotic place! And its right… Continue reading Everything Druk – Bhutan
Paris – Elegance & Refinement
Night lighting at the Eiffel Tower Gay Paree! I've heard so much about it throughout my school life. The Tale of Two Cities, Les Miserables and the history of the French Revolution drove my curiosity about Paris. I finally got to set foot there decades later... Right from the moment i stepped into Paris till… Continue reading Paris – Elegance & Refinement