First morning in the Gobi Desert. [Insert desktop wallpaper-worthy sunrise photo here]. Well, there’s none. In case you missed it, here’s what happened the day prior. And in case you don’t feel like going through that, here’s the highlight of the day (which actually wasn’t included in the post — not making sense, I know)….
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Video: Microlight Flight Over Victoria Falls (Mosi-Oa-Tunya)
Shakira’s Waka-Waka played on a bamboo xylophone, sung by a Zambian (which made it sound more like Cameroonian band Golden Sounds’ Zangaléwa — the song it was adapted from), was suddenly muffled. A Batoka Sky ground staff had just plonked a headset on me skull and was making sure ’twas sitting tight. Over his shoulder,…
Photo Essay: The Churches of Echmiadzin and Khor Virap Monastery, Armenia
What you may associate with Armenia: Kim Kardashian. Or maybe not. Maybe you don’t know much or you know nothing at all. My acquaintance with Armenia is nothing close to extensive, but enough to know that the Kardashians are not Armenia’s greatest exports. One thing I reckon we should learn about Armenia is that it…
Photo Essay: Machu Picchu (Or, That Day Luna Started Walking By Herself)
Changing spoiled nappies. I wish I could churn poetic phrases to profoundly describe that day we stepped on ancient citadel Machu Picchu. But really, these three words perfectly summarize our trip to this mysterious 15th century Inca site above the Sacred Valley in Peru’s Cusco region. And well, basically, what I mostly remember about our…
Photo Essay: Ancient City Of Volubilis, Morocco
In Islamic countries such as Morocco, a misbaha hangs on to the vehicle’s rear-view mirror, like how a rosary does in Catholic countries. I watched one dangle to and fro with every move of the grand taxi we hired from Meknes. It had a somewhat soporific effect. And coupled with the sibilant hiss of the…
Photo Essay: Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Nepal
Gray clouds swiftly drifted athwart the celestial blue sky. As we strolled our way from Planet Bhaktapur Hotel to Durbar Square, I silently prayed to the universe not to let them hang around. Why we were traveling Nepal during the monsoon season, well, it was the most practical home-bound route stopover (from Caucasus to Southeast…
Photo Essay: Galle Fort, Sri Lanka
The Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey
Luna’s head plowed forward like a bull about to gore someone. Or something. I frantically chased her around. Ducked here and there to avoid knocking tourists out. Every second I hoped to see hubby’s face in the tourist buzz. I was waiting for his return. Minutes ago he quickly walked back to our hotel, about…
Nazca Lines, Peru (Or Those Lines That The Hubby Thought Were Crop Circles)
“But it’s the Nazca Lines! How come you don’t wanna see it?!”, I was a bit embarrassed, quickly wiping my tears with the back of my hand so no one could notice. I imagined myself being a mistreated protagonist in a Mexicanovela, sans the big hair and off-shoulder peasant girl blouse. It was a chilly…
