Ganvie Stilt Village, Benin

Ganvie Stilt Village, Benin

Built to escape the marauding Fon warriors of the 16th century, today the stilt village of Ganvie, in the middle of Lake Nokoue, still … View Post
Dahomey Palaces, Benin

Dahomey Palaces, Benin

A deadly female guard of "Amazons" once protected the Dahomey King's Palaces. Visiting today is all a lot easier... View Post
Dharamsala, India

Dharamsala, India

Dharamsala possesses a raw mountainous and cultural beauty that has touched generations of my family. in 1943 my grandfather wrote... View Post
Embers of Shimla, India

Embers of Shimla, India

A walk down The Mall Road in Shimla is to walk back in time to the colonial era opulence of the British Raj. View Post
Golden Temple, Amritsar

Golden Temple, Amritsar

"Next door was the kitchen where cauldrons the size of hot tubs simmered vegetarian curries and dhaals, stirred by spoons the size of spades. " View Post
Lahore – the Garden City

Lahore – the Garden City

The Garden City of Lahore hosts a myriad of ornate Mughal Gardens; a peaceful retreat from the bustling city. View Post
Lahore – the Walled City

Lahore – the Walled City

“If you have not visited Lahore, you have not yet been born.” View Post
Caffè Gilli and ristorante Cibrèo, Florence

Caffè Gilli and ristorante Cibrèo, Florence

Florence is a city of gastronomy but you must bring one vital ingredient yourself: time, with which to savor it. View Post
Tana Toraja,  Sulawesi

Tana Toraja, Sulawesi

In Tana Toraja, the biggest day of your life is the leaving of it. Time for a party... View Post
The Minangkabau, Sumatra

The Minangkabau, Sumatra

Just when you think you know it all... View Post