Exotic is often used when describing Asia. An amazingly diverse continent, a land of mystery, legend, and a place where you can experience culture at its most magnificent.
If you love green curry and good coffee as much as I do, Thailand’s food alone would have you dreaming about your next trip to this beautiful, friendly, and affordable country. Add in the dazzling turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea,…
Set on the emerald west coast of the island of Palawan is El Nido. More than a tropical paradise, El Nido is almost totally unspoiled, with its wonderful beaches, clear waters, and stunning cliffs – making it one of the…
Many moons ago in the history of travel (we’re talking the 16-1800s here), the moneyed young gentry of Europe, particularly England, would embark on a journey to absorb the very best the continent had to offer in art, history, culture…
Travelling to Asia is an eclectic mash-up of colours, cultures, and cuisines. Teeming crowds, gaps in infrastructure, and other petty annoyances don’t have to deter you from Asian travel. River cruises are quickly becoming the most popular vacation choice in…
They’re great to live in, but would you want to visit? The phrase “most liveable city” pops up in headlines several times a year as numerous agencies including The Economist, EIU, and Mercer all announce their favourites. While totally subjective,…
Hong Kong and Taipei markets are an absolute must on any visit to these iconic Asian cities. Street markets remain an everyday part of life in Hong Kong and Taiwan, and locals still use them to buy everything from fresh…
Still relatively undiscovered, the Philippines is made up of 7,107 idyllic islands in the Western Pacific. The only Spanish colony in Asia, it is home to heavenly beaches, unbeatable outdoor adventure, tantalizing cuisine, and eternally cheerful people. Philippines travel is…
The islands of Phuket may be the best known resort to visit on your Thailand vacation, but the island of Koh Samui, located on the eastern side of southern Thailand about 80 kilometres/50 miles off the mainland, gives it a…
Probably the first thing that comes to mind when the River Kwai is mentioned is the famous movie, Bridge over the River Kwai – a great film about a moving experience which took place during the Second World War. However,…
Located at the crossroads of Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan are two destinations that embrace their spirituality, natural assets, and culture – even in the shadow of rising corporate influence. A world finance leader, Hong Kong has become the world’s…
Thailand is a land of enchantment. It is a country teeming with dizzying sights, smells, sounds, and tastes. From the gilded temples and palaces of Bangkok, to the stylish beach resorts along the Gulf of Thailand, to the lush jungles…
I was lucky enough to act as Tour Escort for Goway’s 15-Day Jean Stilwell’s Incredible India Journey tour this past winter. Similar to Goway’s 17-Day Splendours of India – Holiday of a Lifetime, this was a one-off departure India tour…
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