Halveti Tekke One of the places we wanted to visit in Berat, Albania was Halveti Tekke. A “tekke” is a place where Muslims of the Sufi Order study Islam and devote themselves…
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Is Living in a Castle Just a Fairytale? Not in Berat.
We visited Berat Castle about two weeks ago. Jampi the Sweetest Dog of Berat walked us halfway. There were a few tour buses parked nearby. Another couple arrived by foot at around…
Transition to City Life in UB
Part 8 of 8 – (September, 2018) After leaving Mongol Nomadic, we went to Khustai National Park to spot Takhi wild horses and other wildlife. The view was great but most of…
A Cold and Wet Visit to Erdene Zuu Monastery
Part 6 of 8 – (September, 2018) Everything felt less cheery after we left Nergui’s family. When the two herders taking a break in the field didn’t wave back, I got even…
A Day Hanging Out With Jessy
Kenric and I spent the day hanging out with my schoolmate, Jessy. We stuffed ourselves silly with authentic dim sum in Monterey Park, soaked up art and history at The Getty Center…
Mali Muzej BiH and Ambassadors Alley
Yesterday, we went for a walk along Ambassadors Alley. Ambassadors from many different countries have ceremoniously planted linden trees along this trail that follows the Miljacka River. The trail was pretty quiet….
A Visit to the Grand Palace in Bangkok
The day we visited the Grand Palace in Bangkok, we woke up at 6:30 am so that we could catch the 7:30 ferry. It was already very warm when we went outside….
The Hill Tribe Museum of Chiang Rai
After watching a 20-minute video about the hill tribes in Thailand, I concluded I’m from the tribe called Yao (also called Mien). I’ve always known I’m Cantonese. The Cantonese people originated from the provinces of Guangdong (Canton) and Guangxi
The Conclusion of a Profound Day
The rest of the ride felt oddly peaceful considering the innumerable decrepit buildings that dot the way. At dusk the fall foliage was especially beautiful.
Sarajevo Tidbits
Cheers! We’re staying in the old town area of Sarajevo called Bascarsija. Around the corner is a British pub named Cheers where nobody knows our names. Museum of Crimes Against Humanity and…