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Old Bagan, Myanmar

There is a lesson I keep learning, first at the Vatican in Rome, then in Greece, and now in Myanmar, and it is: Cover Thy Knees. Looking back, the skirt I wore in Greece, (where I was chased out of a mountainside monastery by a screaming monk, shaking a broom), was indeed blasphemously short. Today’s … Read More


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Sandhamn Island

If famous couple wanted to have private wedding, then Sandham Island would be the place. The amount of travel would be a deterrent even for the most ambitious paparazzi. First, one must fly to Stockholm. Then, take a hour plus bus ride (or hire a car, which is most likely if one is famous) to … Read More


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Marrakech

Just a short drive from the busy Marrakech is the stunning Atlas Mountains. The journey from Morocco over the mountains to the city of Quarzazate offers a different perspective from the spice markets and city camel rides. There are a few cafes with fireplaces flared serving coffees and teas. Quarzazate, often called “the door to the desert”, … Read More


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The Lake District, UK

The Drive from Edinburgh to the Lake District is around three hours. I stayed at Ees Wycke Country House – a B&B in Ambleside, with offering a nice English breakfast. Although I may not be the best judge, I was mesmerized by the honeycomb in the honey. Photographing it, touching it and eating it, took up … Read More


Tulum, Mexico

Tulum, Mexico

Our girls weekend in Tulum was long overdue. The relatively self contained strip to yoga class and juice-bar hop. That is just what we did. We stayed at the eco-resort Cabanas Tulum, its sister higher end resort beside is called Beach Tulum. First, 6:30 am yoga at Yoga Shala. Then, the beach.


Alaska

Alaska

If you can manage to get a window seat on the inbound flight to Alaska – I highly recommend it. Keep your camera in hand for the stunning view of choppy mountains, ribboned with snow. Anchorage Highlights: Kaladi Brothers Coffee; Fire Island Bake Shop; Chilkoot Charlies Bird House Bar and a midnight baseball game.


The Drive to Seward

Seward, Alaska

The drive from Anchorage to Seward is possibly better than the town itself. The road follows the water for the first portion of the drive offering breathtaking views of mountains across the water. Seward is a town caught in a time-warp. If you want to feel like you are participating in some indie-retro movie – here … Read More