This week is Japan week on travelmagnolia. Starting off with Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market – a MUST SEE and you only have a little more than a year before this iconic institution leaves central Tokyo and everything changes. A visit here is not for the faint-hearted and requires advance planning. While it is possible to tour the stalls and small restaurants in the surrounding areas on one’s own, for … Continue reading Catch it if You Can |Tsukiji Market |Tokyo
Most every advertisement I see for Myanmar features the stunning temple complex in Bagan and there is good reason! Over two thousand temples and stupas (also known) remain of an estimated 10,000 that were constructed when Bagan was the capital of Myanmar, between the 9th and 13th centuries. There are lacquerware workshops and a museum to visit in Bagan. It is fascinating to see the artisans at work and many places will … Continue reading Bagan – the Best for Last
Mandalay may be the most recognized place in Myanmar, thanks to Rudyard Kipling, Amitav Ghosh and others, however much of its former charm has been destroyed and I would not recommend spending too much time there. (In fact, if you have constraints, cross it off your list.) That being said, the people are as lovely as elsewhere, there is a phenomenal Buddhist monastery/university and it … Continue reading Mingalaba Myanmar – Part II – Mandalay and Rolling on the River
This photo brings back memories of a wonderful evening in Tokyo. We were amazed by the strength and coordination demonstrated in the unusual manner of delivering sake. Several of us tried but had to admit it was beyond our abilities. We consoled ourselves with a fabulous teppanyaki meal. Continue reading Don’t Try This at Home
Those of you paying very close attention might have noticed my new tagline: to travel is to live – a quote from Hans Christian Andersen that I first saw at Torvehallerne an outstanding food hall in Copenhagen (click here to see photo and read more about it). I wholeheartedly concur with Mr. Andersen’s sentiment – and I couldn’t have said it better. I love almost everything about travel … Continue reading To Travel is to Live
To know me is to know I love to travel, eat and take photos, although not always in that order. I love sharing my experiences and pictures. In the past two years, I have had the extreme good fortune to travel to some amazing places. travelmagnolia will feature images of the people and places along with my personal impressions and recommendations. This watermelon vendor was … Continue reading Hello World!
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