Exploring cave churches in the Zelve Open Air Museum — this one is a bit off the beaten path in Cappadocia, but actually turned out to be a pretty neat and extensive site. Lots of climbing, lots of fascinating dwellings — definitely recommend.
Day 2 of cruising the Alleppey backwaters.
Looking back on our 14 months of travel, I wish we’ve done more volunteering – every single time that we took the opportunity, we had an amazing time doing it. Part of the problem is that 14 months is too short – sure it’s more than some people travel in their entire lives, but if…
Checking out the sky high business of Pudong area across from the Bund in Shanghai, China.
Founded: 1221 by Grand Duke Yuri II Pop: 1.2 million Other names: Gorky Monument to NN founder Yuri Vsevoldovich and his teacher Simon We took high speed train – Sapsan – from Moscow, which got us there in just 4 hours. Fun fact: St Petersburg is the same distance from Moscow as Nizhniy Novgorod, but…
First day in the ancient city of Bagan — and what do we have for you? Why, Sergey’s new beard of course.
Back to our favorite ever Thai Railways, taking the night train to Trang as we make our way back to Ko Lanta before the end of the year.