Phnom Penh, Cambodia: We started our day with breakfast at the hotel. The breakfast area is up on the roof of the hotel where there is also a swimming pool (we went for a swim late last night to cool off before going to bed). The breakfast spread was quite good and had some fruits…
Bangkok, Thailand: Today’s journey begins with a visit to Wat Phra Kaew, also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Located directly next to the Grand Palace, it makes visiting both of these locations very easy. Entering the complex was quite easy after the little bit of security theater so common throughout my trip.…
Read more Wat Phra Kaew, the Grand Palace, and Wat Arun: Week 7 / Day 46 / Feb 25
Jaipur, India: Yep, I am officially sick. Slight fever, runny nose and starting to cough. Thankfully, with the advent of international air travel, I may be able to be patient zero in a new global pandemic. So, I have that going for me, which is nice. With that in mind, today will be a bit…
Jaipur, India: I woke up feeling a bit icky this morning and thinking that my time confined in a closed space with a bunch of other people on the train yesterday did not do me any good. I would occasionally get sick after cross country flights when working for Amgen, and this feels pretty darn…
New Delhi, India: My first stop of the day was a visit to the Red Fort. So named because of its walls made of red sandstone, the fort is an imposing structure. Built in 1639 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, it was the palace of his fortified capital Shahjahanabad. To call this fort large does…
Read more Red Fort and Spice Market: Week 5 / Day 34 / Feb 13
Marrakech, Morocco: Within a 1 km walk of the Palais Bahia is El Badi Palace. Built in the 16th century, it was literally paid for with a king’s ransom (paid by the Portuguese after the Battle of the Three Kings). The palace no longer retains its full glory, but it is still quite impressive to…
Marrakech, Morocco: This morning was a visit to the Bahia Palace in Marrakech. Built in the late 19th century, this palace is of more recent vintage than the others we have seen. Just a short walk from our Riad, it was a great way to start the day. If you did not like the pictures…
