Category Archives: Asia

21 Spectacular Sets of Steps, Stairs, Staircases and Stairways: They all lead somewhere

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wat Kaew Temple (Wat Kaewkorawaram), Thailand

Posted in Africa, Arizona, Asia, Brazil, Cambodia, Cuba, Ecuador, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Morocco, Northern Ireland, Portugal, Scotland, Slovenia, South America, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United States | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

30 Remarkable Bridges From Around the World

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

What makes a bridge remarkable? Well in some cases, it is simply because it is famous, beautiful or unique. But in other cases it is due to the location, purpose, size or design. All of these bridges we have walked … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Asia, Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Colorado, Croatia, Czech Republic, England, Europe, France, Germany, Hawaii, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Montana, Morocco, New Hampshire, New York, Northern Ireland, Oregon, Peru, Scotland, South America, Switzerland, Thailand, The Netherlands, Turkey, United States, Vermont, Vietnam | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

Cemetery Pictures and Burial Practices From Around the World

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

I have often been fascinated by the wide range of burial customs we have seen while traveling around the world. Each different culture, country or religion has their own way of paying tribute to or memorializing their departed. Here are … Continue reading →

Posted in Argentina, Asia, Canada, Chile, Europe, France, India, Luxembourg, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Oregon, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Scotland, South America, Switzerland, Turkey, United States, Vietnam | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

What Souvenirs Did We Bring Home From Sri Lanka?

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

February 14th ~ Back at our mountain cabin I’m almost done unpacking and suitcases have been put back into the cupboards until our next journey. After resting a couple of days, we are caught up on sleep and feel like … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Sri Lanka | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 35 Comments

Madu River Safari, Turtle Hatchery, Colombo

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

February 10th ~ Final day in Sri Lanka Our tour was rapidly coming to an end as very late this evening we would be heading to the airport for the long, long flights home. But first we have some final … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Sri Lanka | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

The Stilt Fishermen of Weligama Bay and Galle Fort

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

February 9 ~ Weligama Bay, Sri Lanka Weligama Bay Weligama means Sandy Village. Colorful outriggers and fishing boats can be seen off the coastline. This is also a great place for both experienced and beginner surfers with lessons available. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Sri Lanka | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Ocean Road to Weligama Bay

Posted on February 15, 2020 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

February 8th ~ From Yala National Park to Weligama Bay, Sri Lanka Today started out really rough for Tim. He woke up in a great deal of pain. Thankfully we quickly figured out what was causing it, as it was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Sri Lanka | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Yala National Park

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

February 7th ~ Yala National Park, Sri Lanka What a wake up we got! Monkeys jumping on our roof. Bang, bang, thump, pound, clang. I think we heard thirty or more of them over a span of about five minutes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Sri Lanka | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Riding the Tea Train and Yala National Park

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

February 6th ~ Nuwara Eliya to Yala National Park, Sri Lanka We had some free time this morning to wander around Nuwara Eliya. Tim and I took a Tuk Tuk into town. I think it cost 200 Rupees (approximately $1 … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Sri Lanka | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

The Tea Experience in Nuwara Eliya

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

February 5th ~ Nuwara Eli Coronavirus The effect of the Coronavirus has once again been felt. As we were driving out of Kandy this morning, Heshan asked our driver to stop so that we could take a photo of a massive, … Continue reading →

Posted in Asia, Sri Lanka | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments