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La Nariz del Diablo Train – 23 July 2011
We’d read a lot about the train ride to “la nariz del diablo” (the devil’s nose), said to be one of the most incredible train rides in the world. We’d also read there was construction on the line, but I … Continue Reading
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BackLog: Easy Riders, Day 1 – 7 Jan, 2011
Ok, I’ll be honest…our first hour or so on the bikes, I was really nervous. When I watch the video now, I can see how apparent that is. I look stiff and uncomfortable, maybe even a bit regretful we’d decided … Continue Reading
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BackLog: Easy Riders – 6 Jan 2011
We arrived in Nha Trang after a overnight bus ride that actually wasn’t so bad. In Vietnam, the overnight buses have beds that nearly recline completely, so we slept a bit and felt somewhat refreshed when we arrived.
At any … Continue Reading
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The Galapagos Islands 16 – 23 June, 2011
Suhail and I had long wanted to visit the Galapagos Islands and had planned to spend time in Ecuador on this trip, but time in the islands was still not guaranteed. For most folks, traveling to this very special place … Continue Reading
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Mekong Delta, Vietnam, Day 1 – 4 Jan
The Mekong Delta – Day 1
Our day began early as we boarded a minivan in Ho Chi Minh City and set out for the Mekong Delta. Tours of the Mekong Delta are an incredibly popular part of most tourists’ … Continue Reading -
Lake Tonle Sap Floating Village, Cambodia (11 Dec)
Lake Tonle Sap is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, but its really remarkable features are 1) its flow changes direction twice a year and 2) it shrinks and expands dramatically with the seasons. As the rainy season progresses, … Continue Reading
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Koh Lanta highlights
No time to travel to Koh Lanta yourself? Well, if you have a little over a minute to spare, you can take in the highlights of our trip:
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Koh Lanta…or, “Oh, that’s what they meant by ‘family friendly’!”
We’d read that Koh Lanta was less commercialized than most of the Thai islands, so after having our fill of over-the-top Phuket, we decided to hit the ferry once again. We planned a week at Red Snapper, a low … Continue Reading
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Alleppey (23-24 Oct)
The main reason Suhail and I wanted to travel to Kerala was to do one of the famed backwaters tours. One of the biggest tourist draws in the state, there are a few types of tours available, ranging from a … Continue Reading
