Affectionately referred to as “Chichi,” Chichicastenango is a small, vibrant town nestled in the highlands of Guatemala. Renowned for its rich Mayan culture, colorful markets, and unique blend of indigenous and Catholic traditions. At an elevation 6,447 feet (1,965 meters), Chichicastenango serves as a strategic cultural and commercial hub for the K’iche’ Maya people. Historical …
Rawa Island, or Pulau Rawa is a small coral island located in the Mersing District of Johor, in southeast Malaysia. Filled with natural beauty, beaches, clear turquoise waters and a rich marine ecosystem, it’s popular for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. Geography and Ecology Rawa Island is characterized by its unique geography. With one side featuring a …
On a recent post on a Facebook group in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam we noticed a post by one of its members (Tiếp Nguyễn) where she asked for volunteer help and donations on an upcoming trip to the inland province of Dak Lak, Vietnam. The post caught our eyes, as we had an interest …
While traveling through Vietnam on our motorcycle, we talked to many locals and foreigners along the way and they always asked us about our following destinations. Our answer then was, “We want to ride south as far as Phú Quốc island near the border with Cambodia.” At hearing our answer, some people gave us a look in …
The first time I learned about the small island of Malapascua in the Philippines was in 2016 while researching for a place to go diving for cheap in Southeast Asia. I was then living and working in China working as a teacher and leaving the country for the Chinese New Year to explore new cultures …
On our trip to India, we had many choices of places to visit, but one place had to be the Taj Mahal in the city of Agra, about 4 hours by car from New Delhi. Prior to our visit to the Taj Mahal, we learned a bit about its history, and it was very much …