Category Archives: Asia

Babymoon in Thailand

Posted on 31 January 2011 by g

So what is this whole babymoon thing anyway? We came across the term a couple years ago and have since discovered two meanings both derived from based on the word honeymoon. It turns out the original meaning is a period … Continue reading →

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Maldives: Swimming With The Fishes

Posted on 16 December 2009 by k

“It is a hell of a lot better than going to London Bridge on a Monday morning.” Indeed, this Monday morning was not typical. For one, I can’t recall any time I’ve been awakened by K screaming at six in … Continue reading →

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The Turkish Bath

Posted on 27 May 2008 by k

Glancing back over our recent posts, I realized that we never posted the second half of our Turkish adventure. here goes… Imagine. A warm slab of marble, the echo of smooth stone water basins at the surround, steamy humidity and … Continue reading →

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Surrealism

Posted on 16 May 2008 by k

18804 18884 18888 18940 Have you ever so abruptly arrived someplace that it takes a little while to believe you’re there? As we’ve been travelling so much for work and pleasure recently, we’ve had limited time to prepare ourselves—in some … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Moscow

Posted on 15 May 2008 by g

18788 It was shortly past 10 o’clock when we arrived in the Red Square. The dark sky had a blue luster from the sun just below the horizon. As we passed through the Resurrection Gate, the square unfolded in front … Continue reading →

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Turkish Delights

Posted on 9 May 2008 by k

18582 An early morning rise and a 3 hour flight, Istanbul greeted us by noon. In most of the cities we visit, taxi drivers speak English. Unfortunately for us, our Turkish cabbie did not. So, our first few miles from … Continue reading →

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Moscow this Weekend?

Posted on 9 May 2008 by g

18778 My guess is that not many people decide to go to Moscow for a week on a whim. And I’m definitely not the whimsical kind of guy, but I decided this Wednesday to go to Moscow this weekend. Considering … Continue reading →

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