Diwali is one of the biggest festivals in India, you could liken it to Christmas in the west or Eid in the middle east. It’s famously known as the festival of lights but like all festivals in this modern day and age it’s celebration has shifted from what it originally … more »
Author Archives: Ashray
That hit the spot!
Just as we were entering the Bayon Temple in the Angkor Archaeological Park we found this little troublemaker digging in the trash can outside. He inspected a bunch of items which included waste paper, poly bags, coke cans, water bottles, etc. before he found a plastic glass with some liquid … more »
Are we in Tomb Raider?
Looks like Zara Croft is at it again. This time we ended up on an adventure inside the beautiful Angkor Archaeological Park in Cambodia. The temple that lies in ruins in front of us is called Ta Prohm. Over the centuries, massive tropical trees have dug their roots through sheer … more »
Rio slips from day into night
Rio de Janeiro is one of the most stunning cities that we have been to. Its natural beauty is absolutely astounding. Nestled between mountains and the Atlantic, the city is a mix of hills and water. But it doesn’t end there, beautiful beaches and picturesque rocky islands sticking out of … more »
All aboard the magic bus.. or tuk tuk!
Bangkok’s tuk tuks are seriously pimped out! These ladies were stuck next to our cab in a traffic jam. Their ride looked way cooler than ours but we had air conditioning ;) Bangkok’s traffic is of legendary proportions! In 2000 years the world will probably have incorporated it into it’s … more »
I became a digital nomad, it has its challenges – but it’s worth it!
I just came upon a really interesting piece by Alex Pszczolkowski. He thought he wanted to become a digital nomad, but really didn’t. Alex brought up some really interesting points about why ‘Digital Nomadry’ does not work for him. The crux of the matter pretty much boils down to: “Can’t … more »
So who’s really rich in Hollywood?
While walking around Hollywood we saw some really big beautiful mansions. The kind you see in lifestyles of the rich and famous. Then again, we were right where the rich and famous live! These folks love keeping dogs, many dogs. It’s wonderful because the dogs get to live in these … more »
It’s walking distance .. really!
The Sphinx in Cairo, opposite the Great Pyramid of Giza is a really imposing structure! A lion with a human head, it doesn’t get more mythical than this! What’s surprising though is that you can actually walk from the Pyramid of Giza to the Sphinx. You can’t climb the pyramid … more »
The Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna
The Hundertwasserhaus in Vienna is pretty much a piece of art. It’s an apartment complex designed with the philosophy that one should live in harmony with nature. This is why you see tons of greenery (trees, shrubs, etc.) growing literally out of the walls of the apartment. The complex was … more »
Town Hall in Paris
Paris as a city has an interesting layout. Instead of being planned in squares, the city is laid out in concentric localities called arrondissements. Each arrondissement is it’s own locality and people refer to them with numbers. This is the town hall which is in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. … more »