Monasteries are Tibet’s biggest “attractions.” We have visited more of them, starting with the one situated at Barkhor square. They all have many common features, yet they are somehow different. I would like to introduce to you the following 5 amazing Buddhist monasteries in Tibet that are worth your visit. Jokhang Jokhang is a monastery[...]
Tibet is one of those countries most of the travelers crave to visit. The arrival into the country itself promises new challenges, new experiences and adventures. Flying above the Tibet, we could see how the areas below changed from uninhabited gray hills and snow-covered shields to the verdant hills diversified with valleys and creeping rivers.[...]
Tags: Buddha, Buddhism, Himalayas, Lhasa, Monastery, Tibet
Finishing our Canadian Rockies road trip in Vancouver turned out to be a great idea. I’ve heard only positive feedback on this city, so I couldn’t miss it. However, I must admit, my first impression upon arrival into this coastal port wasn’t exactly as I imagined it to be. No wonder that after two weeks[...]
Tags: A-maze-ing Laughter, Capilano Suspension Bridge, English Bay Beach, Girl in a Wetsuit Statue, Inukshuk, Lost Lagoon, Nine O’Clock Gun, Seawall Water Walk, Stanley Park, Sunset Beach, Totem poles, Vancouver, Vancouver Aquarium, Vancouver Lookout
Calgary is the largest Alberta’s city and the 4th largest metropolis in Canada. It is strategically located only 1-hour drive from the popular Canadian Rockies. In 1988, Calgary became the first Canadian city to host the Winter Olympic Games. It is well-known for the famous Calgary Stampede – rodeo, exhibition and festival taking place at[...]
Tags: Calgary, Scotiabank Saddledome, Wonderland Sculpture
Calgary became one of the most popular Canadian cities in the last couple years. I visited this bustling city in the mid June and I’ve immediately realized why. Except for being a gate to the famous Rocky Mountains, Calgary offers many activities and sightseeing to travelers and is very popular among passionate photographers. Now you[...]
Tags: Bow Tower, Calgary, Calgary Tower, Canada, Peace Bridge, Prince’s Island Park, Scotiabank Saddledome, Scotsman Hill, Voltage Garage, Wonderland Sculpture
It was last year when I decided it is the right time to fulfill my travel dream and booked the flight tickets to Calgary. Planning the trip more than a half a year in advance gave me enough time to read all the travel guides, google countless photos of Canada and prepare for the amazing[...]
Tags: Alberta, Athabasca glacier, British Columbia, Canada, Canadian Rockies, Icefields Parkway, Lake Agnes, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Peyto Lake
When I visited India for the first time, it surprised me. India is incredible, as the international marketing campaign of this country says. It may happen to you only in India, that you miss security check on the borders (with Nepal) that you should pass. It is only the Indian immigration office that you can[...]
Tags: Agra, India, Taj Mahal, traveling
Chitwan is yet another example of Nepal’s diversity. During our travels around Nepal, we’ve spent a night at the mountain lodge in Nagarkot, enjoyed the urban environment of Kathmandu and the adrenaline adventure on the wild river. You can read about those more closely in my previous blog on 7 Worth-Seeing Places to Visit in Nepal.[...]
Tags: Chitwan, elephants, Nepal, traveling
For me, Nepal is a beautiful country where one adventure follows the other. If you are looking for an adrenaline rush, let me recommend you the 3 most exciting tourist attractions in Nepal that I summed up in my previous blog. Except for adventure, there are plenty opportunities for sightseeing to get in touch with local culture and[...]
Tags: Bhaktapur, Boudhanath, Chitwan, Kathmandu, Nagarkot, Nepal, sightseeing, traveling
Over the years, Asia has become my most traveled destination. From all the countries I have visited within this continent, Nepal turned out to be the greatest adventure. Crossing its borders after a short night, exhausting walk uphill with our heavy backpacks and lengthy waiting at the border control was an indication of a worthy[...]
Tags: attractions, Kathmandu, Mount Everest, Nepal, Rafting, traveling