Orbeliani Baths in Tblisi

Tblisi Orbeliani Baths

The Orbeliani Baths in downtown Tblisi are not a typical spa. Sure they offer scrubs, massages and sulfurous skin treatments, but there’s no soft music, plush locker rooms or big fluffy robes.  You can read more indepth about my spa experience at the Orbeliani Baths if you dare. Culturally, bathhouses are traditionally places for people [...]

Hiking Torres Del Paine

Hiking Torres Del Paine in Chile

Hiking Torres del Paine is a must-do for any adventure travel trip to South America.  It felt a bit like walking on the edge- the edge of what I can’t really explain, perhaps it was the feeling of closing in on the end of the world? As we went up each of the “fingers” of [...]

Tomb of Tu Doc, a man with 100 women

Tomb of Tu Doc Vietnam

The Tomb of Tu Doc, a 19th century Vietnamese emperor,  is pretty indicative of his “living the good life” lifestyle.  His tomb, outside of the city of Hue, is elaborate – with expansive hunting grounds, a fishing pond and even a spot for his concubines to relax over the lake.  That’s right- according to history, [...]

Balinese Dance

Traditional Balinese Dance

Balinese dance is a sacred form of artful story telling. From depictions of religious stories to epic tales of the battle between good and evil, Balinese dancing is an intricate part of the country’s cultural heritage.  Like other Southeast Asian dance forms, Balinese dance has brightly colored and intricately detailed costumes, make up and gestures.  [...]