Reflections of Wondrous Burma

As the plane landed in Bangkok amid a haze of pollution, I could not help but think that I had to get back to Burma...

Rangoon: A Second Time Around

A short propeller plane ride back to Rangoon ended three glorious days at Ngapali Beach.  Incidentally, this beach is pronounced as Napoli Beach apparently because...

Gate 33: Possibly the World’s Best Airport Sushi

I love Minneapolis although I have never truly been to the city. But wow…what a great airport. Bangkok has one of those "super airports" with...

Educational Travel | Life-Changing Moments at Inle Lake

I am getting to love the airplanes. Clunky old propeller planes that fly at a maximum of 11,000. It's a sightseeing tour as you can...

Educational Travel | My Days in Mandalay

The route from Mandalay International Airport to the town is an extraordinary highway built quite recently. There is absolutely nobody on it. It's an empty...

Educational Travel | My New Year Arrival in Burma

I had finally arrived at the Rangoon airport. A visa is required for entry, but I was able to have that arranged upon arrival. It...

Educational Travel | Balloons & Buddhas in Beautiful Bagan

There is nothing that really prepares you for Bagan. There are 3,000 temples sitting in open fields; all scattered around a huge area with several...

Educational Student Tours | One Magical Day in Venice

I just recently spent one magical day in Venice for our educational student tours. Looking at hotels and restaurants has never been such a pleasure!...

The Benefits of Group Travel: Learning Lingos

I confess that I love speaking different languages. It's one of those great benefits of group travel. I love learning other lingos and going out...