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Up in the Sky: The Peruvian Snow Star Festival

There are always two ways to approach travel and exploration: on one hand, you can go to the expected places, the places every guidebook suggests. There’s nothing wrong with that approach because there is almost always a good reason for the inclusion of that destination or event in the guidebooks. Yes, you’ll find those locations a bit more crowded and a bit more eager to take advantage of the tourists streaming in, but on the other hand, they’ve been vetted and are dependably interesting. The other approach, of course, is to do your own digging, research, and asking around, and

Vibrant Vietnam

Vietnam is a country on the move! Her considerable attractions, staggering physical beauty, rich traditional cultures and exuberant people; have until recently been overshadowed by its conflict-ridden past. But how much do you really know about Vietnam and its cities? Read on to learn more. Danang Danang,, is a port city known for its restaurants, nightlife and beaches. The Marble Mountains, located in Danang, are five marble hillocks that were once islands. Each is said to represent one of the five elements of the universe: water, wood, fire, gold and earth. The largest and most famous, Thuy Son, houses a

Bagan and Beyond

Is Myanmar on your bucket list? NEI’s 13-day tour takes you, not only to Bagan, but to several of Myanmar’s most memorable places. Isolated from the outside world, Myanmar is a country rich in cultural and religious traditions. Most famous for its exotic temples, pagodas and monasteries, Myanmar is also remembered by travelers for the Burmese people. Uninfluenced by Western traditions, farmers, fishermen, women and monks alike are all quick to smile at visitors as they carry out century old traditions. Here are fascinating facts about three of Myanmar’s and Cambodia’s top destinations. Inle Lake At more than 900 meters