Friday, July 18, 2025

Asia

Did You Know Santa Claus Was From Türkiye?

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Saint Nicholas: The Turkish Origins of Santa Claus Everyone knows St. Nick, or at least they think they do. When the trees have lost their...
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Breaking Bread In The Skies: Turkish Airlines And Their Oldest Onboard Tradition

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When it comes to in-flight dining, few airlines can compete with Turkish Airlines in terms of culinary heritage. Known for their award-winning cuisine and...
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Discover Istanbul’s Blue Mosque: A Masterpiece of Ottoman Architecture and Islamic Tradition

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Sitting within the largest city in Turkiye, Istanbul is home to one of the most beautiful Ottoman mosques in the country. Also known as...
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Korea – DMZ

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Korea is a country with rich history and one of my favorite countries in Asia to visit because of its unique culture and the...
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Kayan Tribe in Myanmar

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The Padaung Kayan people are a subgroup of the Red Karen (Karenni) people. The tribe is known to inhabit this area of Myanmar as...
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Myanmar Sunrise

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Our second stop on our Myanmar trip was to the ancient city of Bagan. Bagan is a city of temples that were built between...
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Myanmar

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This week I will focus the blog posts on my recent trip from the fall to Myanmar. Myanmar is a truly magical place for...
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Temples of Thailand

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The religion fascinates me and the beauty of the temples is breathtaking. Many of my favorite Buddhist temples are located in Thailand.  Over the...
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The Great Wall

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Started around 200 B.C. during the Qin Dynasty and stretching over 5500 miles long; the Great Wall is truly an engineering marvel. People always ask me...
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Geisha- The Japanese Rockstar

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The Geisha has always fascinated me. Maybe it is their extreme discipline to strive to be the perfect woman or their unwavering dedication to...
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Sunshine in Shanghai

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Over the past decade, I have traveled to China close to forty times staying for weeks at a time. While in China, I have only...

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