Archive for June, 2010
Best of Two Go RTW: June 2010
Looking for something great to read? Check out our ‘Best of the Month’! In it we feature our fabulous five: our five most-read posts, our five busiest comment contributors and our five top referring sites.
Up The Yangtze
Yung Chang handles the subject with insight and poise. This documentary is a must-see for anybody contemplating a trip to the mainland.
Snap de la semaine: The Taj Mahal
Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore once described the Taj Mahal as ‘a teardrop in the face of eternity.’ The principal mausoleum was completed in 1648 and the surrounding buildings and garden were finished five years later.
What We’re Reading: June 18, 2010
Each Friday, we share those sites and articles—those interesting links—that we are currently reading or have recently read.
Six Books To Help Plan Your RTW Adventure
Here is a small and very carefully chosen selection of what Kathryn and I consider to be the “best of the best” when it comes to helping you plan your round-the-world trip.
What We’re Reading: June 11, 2010
Each Friday, we share those sites and articles—those interesting links—that we are currently reading or have recently read.
Snap de la semaine: Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular travel destination, located in Northern Vietnam, not too far from Hanoi.
Looking Back: Lumpinee Boxing Stadium
There is no spectacle in Bangkok like the boxers—their slick bodies like blown glass fresh from an oven.
East vs West: Which is Best for Your RTW?
In our opinion, there is no right or wrong direction—it all depends on factors such as where you start, the time of year, speed of travel, money, weather, routing and most importantly, personal preference.
