Myanmar’s Kakku Pagodas showed up on my Instagram feed when I was elbow deep in research for my Myanmar trip. Near-ish to Inle Lake, the Mwe Taw Kakku Pagoda Complex seemed like the perfect off the beaten path alternative to the usual lake and temple tour. Like a corn maze of intricately decorated stupas, varying […]
How to Fly over Bagan in a Hot Air Balloon (+Costs and Where to Book)
When one searches images of Bagan, the most awe-inspiring ones tend to depict the sunrise with hot air balloons all along the horizon, floating above the millennium-old pagodas. This post will help you decide who to book with, and whether to go in a hot air balloon at all while you’re in Bagan. Why Fly […]
The Perfect Hawaii Big Island Itinerary
Hawaii’s Big Island is full of adventures. From mountaintops to under the sea, it’s the most diverse and largest island in Hawaii by far. I spent three weeks on the Big Island, exploring the coasts and jungles in between. This itinerary includes multiple options depending on how much time you have and whatever your desires […]
Bagan, Myanmar’s Best Sunrise and Sunset Spots
I’m in an open field as the red sun crests the horizon. I feel like I’ve struck Bagan gold because while the hot air balloons float directly overhead, I’ve got a front-row view and I’m not sharing it with anyone else – no selfie stick wielding crowds nor busloads of people. The real adventure, though, […]
The Best Time to Visit Hawaii
When it comes to the Aloha State, warm weather and a tropical vibe are almost a given, but that doesn’t mean that Hawaii doesn’t experience seasons. Whether you’re looking for smaller crowds, drier weather, a bit less humidity, or just a better understanding of overall weather to expect, this post will help you determine the […]