Saigon’s Golden Dragon Water Puppet Show

Vietnam is not only about war, the water puppet show that is known to tourists promote its country's heritage, tradition and culture by portraying its folklore and melodies. It's a juvenile show that is best to experience not only by the kids but also by the kids at heart. There are three shows every day, one is at 17:00, the second one...

One Reason why Georgia must be on your Travel List

The only reason why you must include Georgia on your Travel List is its PEOPLE. I have been travelling and these Georgian traits have captivated my heart in countless ways. 1. HOSPITALITY Most immigration officers only show their "poker faces" to tourists and are at times rude, but in Georgia, and I guess only in Georgia, the officers are giving their visitors out a bottle of wine after...

The Streets of Tbilisi and Its People

We arrived in Georgia early morning and we unbelievably spent the rest of the day sleeping. I cannot believe that I was able to sleep that long, the place is so homey for me I guess. We started exploring the place on the next morning as the scheduled tour is still in the afternoon. Rustaveli is the central avenue and...

A Walk to Remember at Tbilisi

To roam around the city is a thing anyone should not miss in the country's capital. Our  Ukrainian tour guide fetches us from the hotel where we stayed at and  went directly to the streets and old churches around  the city. We passed by an old cinema house which turned to be an area for street vendors. The famous Pushkin Street in Tbilisi is...

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral- the burial place of Christ’s Shroud

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is a three story building which was built in the 11th Century and is located in the historical town of Mtskheta. It is believed that this church was built in the 4th century, but was damaged several times. Hence it was rebuilt in the time of King Giorgi I. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral literally means "The Living Pillar Cathedral". At the moment, this...

Jvari Monastery

Jvari  is one of the oldest religious sanctuaries in all of Georgia.  This  Orthodox Monastery was built in the 6th century by Erismtavari Stepanoz I.  It is erected on a hill overlooking the town of Mtskheta, the former capital of the Kingdom of Iberia. It is never a regret reaching the top. Overlooking at the amazing confluence of the Mtkvari and...

Grandma has Gone Home

Grandma and my niece Stacy My Grandma is an epitome of womanhood and strength to me.  Our younger years were well spent with her because our house is situated less than 10 steps away from their house, making her presence more significant in my younger years. Living few steps away from the school where I spent my first six years as...

The Famous Angkor in Cambodia

  It was 8:00 in the morning when the Tuktuk came to my hotel and fetch me as I scheduled the whole day to roam around the city. I agreed to pay him USD 15 for the whole day with the condition of bringing me to where I wanted to go and that includes waiting  of course. The Angkor Wat was my first destination. I approached the...

Ta Prohm and its Gigantic Trees

Are you are a fan of Lara Croft? The famous Hollywood movie  "Tomb Raider" was filmed at this place. The movie has significantly increased the curiosity and awareness of the many. It has made many travelers decide to visit the Siem Reap. This is an amazing temple surrounded by huge trees and their jaw-dropping roots. Majestic  trees  seemed to be clambering over the temples, making this place more distinctive compare to...

The Apsara Show in Siem Reap

If you want to experience a bit of Cambodian Culture, the Apsara Show is for you. Several hotels and restaurants are showcasing this part of their culture and I opted to  watch  it at The Koulen Restaurant. A tuktuk  will bring you to their location on Sivatha Street, Siem Reap for  USD 1.00 per way.  Once you get there, you can take...