Adventure Travel
Jokhang Temple was built in 617 during the Tang Dynasty and is one of the most sacred temples in Tibet. The Kora follows the stone old city road around the temple passing many stores and restaurants. Incense chords are found along the way which periodically are stoked with incense. There are still […]
The Potala Palace is the highlight of Lhasa and the residence of the Dali Lama since 1649. The current Dali Lama (14th) lives in exile in Dharmasala, India. Access to the Potala has varied over the years. My first visit in 2006, there were many places with in the palace you can visit. Currently, visitors […]
The Cedar Glade Trail is very short, only .5 miles long and does not offer any views. The trail is easy to follow. The highlight of the trail is the interpretive signs along the trail. They provide information about the park such as flora, fauna and historical information, Take a few minutes to stop and […]
Snorkeling at Akumal is one of the highlights to visiting the area. It is a very popular location to see and swim with sea turtles in the wild. To locate this area, walk south along the beach and watch where the sea turns from turquoise to a dark blue. There will also be markers […]
This is a nice 1/2 day trip. La Fortuna falls is popular with tourist and locals, not just for viewing the falls but there is excellent swimming holes just below the fall and you can also swim right in the pool the falls fall into but the approach to that pool is very […]