We’d had nothing but cloudless “Carolina-blue” skies in Lhasa so it was a bit of a shock to awaken to poor visibility, but the raindrops and fog did nothing to dampen our spirits as we set out in a 32
Asia
Exploring Lhasa
Our exploration of Lhasa began with a visit to the Potala Palace, a world famous symbol of the enigmatic power of politics and religion in this region. Being that it was a Sunday, there were scores of domestic tourists and
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Asia
Tibet: Roof of The World
Confession: I am not a mountaineer myself and have no desire to “summit any peak.” In fact, in spite of my adventurous spirit, people who know me well might even categorize me as a “bit of a wimp,” but bizarrely,
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Mollie Fitzgerald
Kathmandu Revisited
It is less than an hour’s flight and a quirky 15 minute time difference from Paro to Kathmandu. In spite of being neighbors, sharing the Himalayan range and long borders with India and China, Nepal and Bhutan could not be
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Bhutan
Bhutan Revisited
The memories of my June 2011 visit to the Kingdom of Bhutan have burned brightly in my mind and I have often dreamed of coming back. Finally an opportunity to return to “the happiest place on earth” presented itself and
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Iceland
Deplar Farm: a Blending of Icelandic Exploration, Culture and Casual Elegance
We approached Eleven Experiences’ Deplar Farm from the south, coming over a seasonal gravel pass loosely translated as the Olafsfjardarvgur Road. Ben Hoffman and I were 1,100 kilometers into our 1,763 kilometer Icelandic road trip – rears numb from rumbling
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New Zealand
Top 5 Helicopter Experiences in New Zealand
Although the kiwi bird doesn’t fly, New Zealanders certainly do. New Zealand has more pilots and aircraft per capita than almost anywhere in the world. You can also thank helicopters for an exceptional glass of Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough
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New Zealand
Otahuna, New Zealand’s Timeless Treasure
Walking around Otahuna feels like I’m inside a fairy tale. The ornate woodworking and rich jeweled accents lend warmth and color to the space. Otahuna’s history dates back to 1895, and was constructed by Sir Heaton Rhodes and his wife
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London
London Update 2017
A quick trip to London for a symposium on Atlantic Salmon Conservation (held by the Atlantic Salmon Trust at Syon Park, the London residence of the Duke of Northumberland, with the King of Norway and Prince Charles in attendance) along
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Iceland
Inside The Volcano
The expanse of Iceland is marked by geological change, and a traveler does not have to go far to explore the natural wonders caused by glacial melting, volcanism, and tectonic activity. One of these wonders is Thrihnukagigur, a crater formed