All posts by: Marisol
Vietnam: The Colorful Hilltribe Market of Bac Ha
We thought we have seen the most colorful of all markets in Pisac, Peru and Otovalo, Ecuador, but the market in Bac Ha topped them all. Bac Ha is a quiet and quaint hilltribe village in the highlands of northern Vietnam. Every Sunday, it transforms into a bustling town when the different tribal groups from surrounding... Read more
Photo Pick: On Safari, Kruger National Park, South Africa
We were watching these three graceful long necks peacefully mingling with one another when all of a sudden the bigger two got into a fight. They were hitting their necks against each other Read more
Boracay Island: At Home in Paradise – Part 2
Although sad that my family left Boracay early, Keith and I were glad that our last two days In Boracay were all sunshine after some overcast days! They were perfect days to explore other parts of the island and to soak in the sun. Read more
Boracay Island: At Home in Paradise – Part 1
Boracay is only one of the 7,000 plus exotic islands in the Philippines. But this tiny island is one of the country’s gems. Its picture-perfect white sand beaches have earned Boracay numerous acclaims as “one of the best islands in the world.” For Keith’s very first visit to the Philippines, I thought Boracay would be... Read more
Photo Pick: Havana, Cuba
Great resilience seems to fuel the lives of locals and old cars in Cuba. They just keep on going and going, day after day, repairs after repairs. Read more
Morocco: A Day Hike in the High Atlas Mountain
The spectacular High Atlas Mountain of Morocco is a hiking/trekking paradise. Most trekkers flock here with the goal of ascending Mt. Jebel Toubkal, the highest mountain in North Africa (4,167m/13,671 ft.). For those, like us, who do not have enough time to go for this popular ascent, a day hike in this scenic mountain is just... Read more
The Soul of Athens
The modern-day Athens took us by surprise. It was not the Athens we pictured in our mind. Read more
Photo Pick: The Taj Mahal
Our first glimpse of the famous tomb. It took our breath away. Read more