There are not many places that can boast of global relevance on 3 drastically different timescales. Today the Yucatán Peninsula is known for world-class snorkeling and indulgent beach vacations, but it’s also the site of a pivotal ancient civilization and carries the mark of one of the most interesting geological events in Earth’s history. I like to think of our tour around the peninsula as a tour through these 3 ages.
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In some places, the history provides a backdrop for all the sights, lightly coloring your perspective on everything around you. In others, it hangs so thick you almost have to wade through it like the humidity in the air. Phnom Penh, Cambodia falls in that latter camp.
Continue reading…I’ve been in Turkey for 28 days and haven’t written a word about it. Apologies to my heartbroken fans ;) Lately we’ve taken the approach of pretending like we’re living here rather than visiting, sort of soaking it all in more passively and taking our time for granted. It’s been so lovely and writing a blog post felt a bit at odds with our little charade.
Continue reading…About Me
Hi! I’m Maheen but my family calls me Mano. Jack and I are traveling the world together and I’ll be sharing my thoughts and pictures on this site. Thanks for stopping by!