Category: Ancient Sites
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Chichen Itza: 5 Tips for (not?) Visiting
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The moment people start thinking of a trip to Cancún, Yucatán, or even Mexico, friends and family start asking if you’ll be visiting Chichen Itza, arguably the most famous Maya ruin in the world. (Read to the end for my most important tip!) Rediscovered in 1841 by famed explorers Stephens…
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Tikal’s Sunrise Tour: Is it Worth It? Know Before You Go.
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Tikal, the incredible Maya city buried deep in central Guatemala is almost as shrouded in mystery today as it was when it was first rediscovered after being reclaimed by the jungle centuries after it was abandoned by the enigmatic culture who lived there: the Maya. Why they left, why their…
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The Value of Being Friendly
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It doesn’t take a lot to be nice to the people around you, yet somehow many of us find it easier to be otherwise. Here’s a story of how my friendliness actually saved me from a pretty scary situation, and I think it’s a great lesson for travelers: Treat those…
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Tantalizing Tanabe: Japan’s Hidden Delight
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Getting a media stay at a hotel overnight or a weekend is one thing, but what about a whole week to explore a region so many visitors to Japan never get to see? Priceless. I couldn’t have been luckier to work with the Tanabe tourism board to uncover its secrets…
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Borobudur Temple: The Largest Temple in the Buddhist World
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I am not a spiritual, dharma-seeking kind of guy. In fact, I think that I’m well aware how lucky and “blessed” I’ve been in this world and try to treat this world and its peoples as Paradise, rather than think there’s anything grander coming next. But to witness daybreak at…
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Mystical Miyajima’s Torii: Tips for Visiting The Floating Shrine Gate
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Few sights are as iconic of Japan as the famous “Floating” shrine gate (known as torii) of Miyajima (Itsukushima Shrine, 厳島神社). There’s just something unimaginably perfect about the color, the water, the serenity, and the symbolism. For many visitors to Japan it’s a must-see, but keep these following tips in…