I tend to err on the side of hesitation, wary of attractions that claim to provide visitors with the full cultural experience in a park setting. They tend to resemble Epcot more than the place they're supposed to represent, little more than caricatures. Hilltribe villages in northern Thailand … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Sarawak Cultural Village, Malaysia
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Photo Essay: Annah Rais Homestay, Malaysia
Driving a few hours outside of the city of Kuching on the island of Borneo brings you back in time to a simpler way of life. The steel and concrete fade away, making room for trees, rivers and structures made of bamboo and corrugated tin. This is the land of the longhouse, where dozens of … [Read more...] about Photo Essay: Annah Rais Homestay, Malaysia
Photo Friday: Lexington, Kentucky
This past weekend I crossed another state off my list: Kentucky. I flew to Lexington for a press trip to write about over on This Is My South. The itinerary included a lot of awesome stuff (food! beer! bourbon!), but certainly one of the best was attending a horse race at Keeneland Race Track, one … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Lexington, Kentucky
Photo Friday: Atlanta, Georgia
I've written in the past about street art in Atlanta, but one of the city's best places to both explore and see public art works is The Beltline. I related it to New York's High Line, as its a former rail line that has been turned into an award winning walking and biking path. It's based on a track … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Atlanta, Georgia
Photo Friday: Asheville, North Carolina
Two weeks ago, I joined my mom and sister for a road trip up to Asheville, North Carolina. My sister's friend was getting married and I wasn't doing anything, so I decided to tag along. I'm not much of a mountain girl, but I always love spending time in Asheville. I hoped to swing by a few breweries … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Asheville, North Carolina