The largest state in the United States of America, Alaska, is known for its glaciers, national parks, northern lights, midnight sun, tundra vegetation, wildlife(bears, moose, whales), cruises and as I discovered, vast open uninhabited spaces. To me, Alaska was always

Cordelia cruises
My first sea cruise experience was way back in December 1999 aboard Superstar Virgo from Singapore to Port Klang and back. A very popular choice during that time, it was a fantastic experience in more ways than one and over

4 days in Hong Kong
As my taxi made its way out of the Chek Lap Kok International airport, the unfolding scenery left a taste of initial disappointment. Tall nondescript residential buildings being built on land reclaimed by flattening mountains. This is perhaps how Hong

Tea houses on the Everest Base Camp trek
Traditionally, a Tea House was designed to serve tea and light refreshments. But the Tea Houses on the Everest Base Camp(EBC) trek route have evolved beyond being a simple Tea House. They are full fledged lodges providing rooms and meals,

Everest Base Camp Trek – Highlights and Risks
While everyday day of the Everest Base Camp(EBC) Trek presented something new, some of the days were just memorable. The Ramechapp-Lukla flight on Day 2, the picture postcard views from Nangkartshang mountain on Day 7, the silent Thukla memorial on