Where should you go on your Southeast Asia vacation? Build your itinerary around these ten cities. Asia’s cities can get a harsh rap compared to their European counterparts. With one or two exceptions, they’re not particularly orderly, and there are…
Nepal tours offer breathtaking natural beauty, history, culture, towering mountains, serene lakes, safari parks, bird watching, trekking, adventure sports, and above all, friendly people, all waiting to greet you. Let’s start with some facts about Nepal before getting into the…
So familiar, yet worlds apart, the culinary traditions found on a Hong Kong vacation offer endless possibilities to visitors. Many Westerners living in a major city might think they know their way around a Chinese menu. From steamed dumplings, to…
Consider a Thailand vacation for your next romantic getaway. When you think of the world’s most romantic locations, you might not immediately mention Thailand, instead thinking of Paris, Venice, and idyllic islands like Bora Bora and Santorini. However, you should…
There is no shortage of things to do on a Japan vacation, but there are some activities that attract more attention than others on a first visit. Visiting the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo; having a geisha experience in the…
Whether it’s street food or a sit-down dinner with an award-winning chef, part of Thailand travel is about making your taste buds smile. If you haven’t been to Bangkok, you might see it as an exciting, almost overwhelming metropolis, known…
With more than beaches to keep visitors occupied, Phuket offers a bit of fun, sun, relaxation, and romance on a Thailand vacation. I don’t think it would be wrong of me to assume that most visitors to Phuket are attracted…
It might often get overlooked in favour of Japan and China, but Korea is a must-visit destination for any Globetrotter interested in East Asia. However, don’t be worried about seeing the whole country on your first visit. While the whole…
Once a little-visited destination, especially when it was called Burma, Myanmar is a country that has been held back in its progress compared to other places in the world. However, therein lies some of its charm and reasons to visit…
Central Asia offers some of the most exotic and genuinely foreign adventures you can have on the planet. When people plan their travels to Asia, they rarely look at the middle of the map. That section west of China, south…
A part of me is defined by China. I’m defined by crumbling ramparts and antiquated fortresses, bubbling vats of culinary wizardry, historical cache and modern vigor, impossible vastness and seething crowds. China became a part of my character when I…
The perfect Asian pair, Hong Kong and Thailand offer countless ways to combine fascinating cities, outdoor adventures and pristine beaches. Hong Kong’s allure as Asia’s World City continues as strongly as ever, with phenomenal food, shopping, markets, and cultural treasures.…
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