I am not sure the real name of this park (now closed off to the public) is in Delhi, but traveling down a road between the walls of the park, you will see monkeys just waiting to bed fed bananas.  A man sells bananas to people who pass by in cars or motorcycles as you…

Kanha National Park This is the largest national park in the state of Madhya Pradesh and one of the most popular in India.  It is widely believed that Rupyard Kipling’s story turned Disney movie The Jungle Book, took its inspiration from the jungle area of this national park. A great place to stay here is…

As close to tigers as you will get!!!!!         Located in the Madhya Pradesh state of India, this national park did not disappoint one bit!  In three different safaris, I was able to spot the elusive tigers on all three.  Some came within meters of the safari gypsy (jeep), while others just…

The only Asiatic Lions left in the world to roam free         The state of Gujarat is not one you typically hear about when people travel to India.  It is the western most state in the country and it is known for the birthplace of Mahatma Ghandi and various sites of early…

Agra                 Probably somewhere near the top of a lot of peoples lists of sites they can see in the world, the Taj Mahal will be in the top ten.  This grand palace built by Shah Jahan for his wife during the Mugal Empire rule is one of…

Ranthambore The trip to search for the elusive Tiger Any person who loves viewing wildlife has probably heard of Ranthambore National Park which is located in Rajastan. This park is known as being very close to the Golden Triangle and is a popular stop for people that do the Golden Triangle.   It sits about 5…

A big noisy city with a lot of color and chaos     Delhi is usually the starting grounds for many people going into India.  The city is home to some say 20 million plus people.  It reminds me a lot of Cairo which somewhat felt like home.  The streets congested with people, cars honking…

The Amber City             I did not have much expectations for Jaipur as I have heard about it from different friends in the past and decided to visit.  This city did not disappoint me at all……The sites were great, but also looking at people and the thousands of Langurs and…

Harbin Land of Extreme Freeze, Ice Sculptures, Snow Sculptures, and Siberian Tigers             If you have ever looked up winter festivals or ice sculptures, then the images of Harbin are probably the first ones that popped up.  This festival has the world’s biggest ice sculptures as well as snow sculptures. …

Chengdu-  The home of the Pandas, Giant Buddha, and Good Food     Chengdu has been on my bucket list for quite sometime now as I have always wanted to see the Pandas, and sample the food of that area. Chengdu is a city in the Sichuan Province of China and is a lot more…

Cascading Rice Terraces and Scenic Mountain Backdrops           I never knew what to expect when going to the autonomous region in China of Guangxi.  All I knew is that before I came to China, this was one spot that was on my list to visit and it did not disappoint.  Not…

Monkeys, Avatar Mountains, and Longest Glass Bridge in the World                 The Mountains (used as an inspiration for Hallelujah Mountains in Avatar) Zhangjiajie in Hunnan Province was on my bucket list long before I even thought about working in Shanghai.  This is the only place in the world…

Anhui Province-  A walk with nature in the isolated mountains of China                 If you were to think of nature in China, this province would be the place you would think of.  Covered by mountains and lakes, it is the embodiment of peace and relaxation just a six…

A land quickly transforming into a major player in the world China is a country that has always fascinated me for a couple of reasons.  First it has some of the earliest civilizations in the world (if you take into account the 5 characteristics of a civilization),Second is the sheer geographic size of it, and…

Shanghai=Big City There are so many different parts of Shanghai to walk around and photograph it is almost too much to handle.  I have been out a few times for photography and some of them are listed below (work in progress) French Concession Area

Moli Mountain (hill) and Hot Spring Sauna Another couple hours from Shanghai there is a small resort town with some of the most elaborate hot springs I have ever seen….. The mountain (hill) hiking was done in the morning and on the way down you can pick fresh oranges to take with you for a…

A beautiful lake for cycling and Temples just out of Shanghai A few hours outside of Shanghai there is a beautiful lake that has one of the most beautiful and extravagant Temples I have ever been to. Yangcheng lake is known for its “Hairy Crabs” which is a delicacy among many Chinese and there were…

A walk through here will make you think you are in a European City The French Concession is probably one of the most elegant and beautiful areas in Shanghai.  If there were not any signs in Chinese, you would actually think that you are in a European city as the streets are carefully laid out. …

A glimpse at rural china Even though China is known for its big cities and famous sites, there are many sides to China that are still rural, and one of those places is up in the mountains about 7 hours drive from Shanghai.  While there are many ancient towns in Shanghai that are overrun with…

An Abandoned fishing village that is lost in time  军 There is an island in the middle of the ocean in the East China Sea that is unlike any other island in the world.  Part of the island is a tourist destination for many Chinese on holiday with its beautiful winding streets and plethora of…