Discovering Japan with a Japan Rail Pass: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started Japan is one of the world’s most vibrant countries, where past and present collide to give way to a future full of possibilities. A place where a breath-taking mix of ancient traditions, culture and old shrines sit starkly juxtaposed against towering […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the world. The land which holds the promise of desert roses and Arabian nights, there is a strange mystic charm associated to UAE. If you are planning a romantic trip for two to this beautiful part of the world, make sure […]
Do you plan to visit Armenia and its bright and colorful capital Yerevan? If so, you won’t regret as this small city has so many interesting offers for a pleasant and unforgettable time. And we hope that our detailed guide will be useful during your holiday in Armenia and you’ll have an eventful time in […]
Sundarbans National Park India namesake Sundarbans or “Shundorbon” can be literally translated to “Beautiful Forest.” Sundarbans National Park is located in West Bengal on the eastern side of India. Here the country curls into a forested nook that is exemplary in every way. Besides being one of the 34 biodiversity hot-spots in the world, it […]
If you’ve traveled for a few dozen years and several times that many countries, it’s easy to fall into an attitude of, “been there, done that.” But, like a bowl of half-eaten peanuts mixed with hulls, there’s always one left in there somewhere, if only you look hard enough. The problem is that unless you’re […]
Welcome to magnificent mystical Nepal. So said the sign as we arrived in Kathmandu to begin a 3 week long journey working in an orphanage and trekking to Everest Base Camp. We were full of anticipation and wonder, hoping that Nepal would prove to live up to this promise. Combining my love of outdoor adventure […]
The ancient city of Sukhothai in Thailand was once the capital of the Thai Empire and was founded in 1238. Located 430 kilometers north of Bangkok, the ancient city is a popular stop over for travelers who shuttle back and forth between Chiang Mai and Bangkok. You can either get off the train at Phitsanulok […]
While on a Karen Hill tribe trek near Chiang Mai, Thailand we were brought into a house to see how they lived. It was kind of strange to have eight foreigners crammed in this little house while they were cooking, but they did not seem perturbed. We took a few obligatory photographs and moved on. […]
When you are riding a several ton animal through the backcountry of Chiang Mai, Thailand it is great when you come across a bar. Not only did this bar have cold singhas in the red cooler, but the lady also had bananas for my transportation. When you are riding on top of a giant beast […]
Everyone knows about Angkor Wat, Halong Bay, and other Asia adventures, but today’s Guest Post by Sofia von Porat from AsWeTravel provides information on five lesser known destinations. Traveling in South and Southeast Asia is a chaotic, crazy and awesome experience, and it’s so different from the West that just visiting the local morning market […]
