Diwali or Deepawali is derived from the Sanskrit term "Deepavali," which literally means "row of lights." Many Indians light diyas...

Bali’s trash problem is no secret. The words ‘Bali’ and ‘trash’ seem to go hand-in-hand; when travelers talk, it seems like one can’t be...

Jaipur had been on my travel list since the first time I heard of it, and it wasn’t just because blue is my favorite color. Known as the...

As a kid from a middle-class family in India, I did not grow up traveling. Once a year, for four days, my father would pile us into our...

While living in China, I found that the one area where Chinese people have the most pride is in their food. Chinese food has flavor...

There is a lot to love about Delhi. It has its problems; pollution, and safety issues, and terrible traffic. But beyond these modern...

In 1963, a group of local citizens took advantage of Harbin, China's freezing winter temperatures by hosting an ice lantern garden party....

Having lived in Karachi most of my life, I know every nook and cranny of the city like the back of my hand. I could tell you the best...

It’s hard to explain what Chennai, India really means to me, since I was born there and lived in its protected walls (hypothetical, of...

After dealing with the fairly recent passing of my mother, I decided to take a long-planned trip to India. Seeking answers pertaining to...

The day finally arrived when my little brother was to be married. We had both been living in Harbin, China, as English teachers, but my...

In my early 30’s I got a job in Lahore, which required me to move out of my parent's home in Karachi, and live on my own for the first...

Without a doubt, we were the only foreigners visiting Wudalianchi National Park that day. Judging by the way the locals looked at us, we...

I was a nervous wreck as we headed up the mountain towards Ba Na Hills. Though I am extremely afraid of heights and the gondola up the...

Sun Tzu’s ‘The Art of War’, Ming Dynasty vases, Kung Fu, Dragons, noodles, and Bruce Lee, my fascination with China was as great as my...

My brother took me to one of my first meals in China. His wife is Chinese, and he had already been living in Harbin for a year before I...

Hanoi can be a difficult city to live in if you are a nature lover like I am. The pollution, traffic, and large population make the city...

While traveling abroad, I never miss an opportunity to visit the local places of worship. Not only do they offer interesting and often...

While living in China, occasionally, I would choose a town or city close enough to the one in which I was living and take a short trip...

In May of 2016, the host of CNN’s popular travel show, Parts Unknown, sat down with a special guest in a small restaurant in Hanoi,...