Tag: “Central Highlands”

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Riding the Ho Chi Minh Trail …and off the beaten tourist track

Riding the Ho Chi Minh Highway on 2 wheels is an excellent way to get off the tourist trail... and the bus.
The Way Things Were: Drake Bay, Costa Rica, 2002

Nowadays, Drake Bay, Costa Rica is a very popular tourist destination. However, just a few years ago – 2002 to be precise – things in Drake Bay were very different.
Greetings from Afghanistan

Kabul is a city of hustle and bustle. There are few paved roads and no traffic lanes, intersections or traffic lights.
Not Your Typical Day at the Spa

The idea of a day at the spa evokes images of pampered luxury; one certainly doesn’t think of lounging around inside of dank concrete sheds… unless one is thinking of the Altyn Arashan hot springs “spa” located just outside of Karakol, Kyrgyzstan.
Welaka: A Slice of "Old Florida"

Welaka is a place that time has passed by and has the distinct look and feel of "old Florida." And when you visit, make time for boating, bass fishing, hiking, kayaking, canoeing, photography, and exploring the numerous state and national parks in the area, or simply sit back and relax and soak in
From Jailoo to Sunken Pass and Back: A Weekend Adventure in Kyrgyzstan

One weekend my boss took my and my coworkers to the jailoo (pronounced jai-low), the high mountain pastures where Kyrgyz traditionally spend their summers. From there, we rode horses up to Sunken Pass, the gateway to the next valley.