Meaningful travel quotes help remind travelers why they instinctively yearn for the open road throughout their lives. And for those who are perhaps contemplating that first big trip, certain words of wisdom may encourage them to actually take the plunge that will forever change theirs. Here are 50 of the greatest travel quotes of all…
For the uninitiated Southeast Asia may have a nice ring to its name, but other than that they may not really understand why they should consider traveling there. With so many other places in the world to visit, many of which they know much more about, why take a trip to this particular region of…
I enjoy all the various cuisines in Southeast Asia, but the food in Thailand is by far my favorite, probably my favorite in the whole world. So I have often wondered, how did the food there get to be so much more diverse and complex than the fare in nearby countries that have pretty much…
Vietnam is one of the hottest travel destinations in the world these days. According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism travelers from all over the world helped tourism grow there by an astonishing 34.8% in 2010! Its wonderful natural beauty, ancient traditions, and historical attractions are getting more and more attention of world travelers….
Last October while traveling in Cambodia my girlfriend and I met an extraordinary woman named Ponheary Ly. During the 1970’s the Khmer Rouge killed many of the country’s intellectuals and educators, including her father and thirteen other members of her family. Ponheary somehow miraculously survived, and later on she became a teacher herself, knowing that…
Of course no trip to Cambodia would be complete without visiting Siem Reap and the nearby temples of Angkor, but if travelers have the time they really shouldn’t overlook the capital city Phnom Penh, once known as the “Pearl of Asia”. And even though it has risen from the darkened ashes of war that took…
With today’s technologies staying in touch by phone while you are traveling overseas is incredibly easy compared to what it used to be like not all that long ago. However, if you aren’t careful about how you go about doing it you can rack up some horrendous charges really fast. Here are some ways to…
First of all, let it be known that I am a big believer in packing light when I travel. The idea of carrying around unnecessary items, especially larger, heavier ones, doesn’t appeal to me at all. However there are some things that I almost always take with me on my trips, because I find them…
One of the reasons why so many people enjoy traveling to Southeast Asia as much as they do is because it truly is a photographer’s paradise. Even an amateur photographer armed with a decent point and shoot camera can easily get some great shots, because there are so many fascinating people, places and things to…
Myanmar is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and intriguing places in the world to visit. However, there is no denying that the military junta which has been in power since 1962 has committed countless human rights violations against its people and has prevented, at times through violent suppression, any sort of real political change…
One of the many reasons I love traveling to Southeast Asia so much is the food. Fresh ingredients, a wide variety of spices and cultures that venerate the art of cooking make it a perfect environment for culinary delights. Of course just about everyone knows about Thai food, and it certainly is one of my…
Swamped with finishing up the last details for my upcoming and soon to be announced tour to Cambodia this coming February, I am re-posting this piece for those who might have missed it last year. Enjoy! I read George Orwell’s Burmese Days several years ago and remember it being a great albeit somewhat sad novel….
Bangkok is one of the most fascinating cities in the world to me. I love the food that Thailand is of course so famous for, the smiling people, the fantastic markets, the stunning Buddhist temples, and the fact that it is such a great travel hub for getting to just about anywhere else in Southeast…
I often hear through friends of mine who travel a fair amount and read in various travel industry articles that certain places in Vietnam and Cambodia are more and more becoming favored destinations for independent and small-group travelers to Southeast Asia. And I can certainly understand why they are gaining more attention from the well-traveled…
Some of Thailand’s southern islands have been premiere destinations for world travelers for decades now. And there are plenty of good reasons for that: beautiful, white sand beaches, friendly and hospitable locals, great diving and snorkeling, tasty cuisine, warm, clear waters, relative easy access from Bangkok, and a laid back atmosphere, all at reasonable prices…