Attractions

By far one of the most beautiful landscapes on Earth can be savored while sitting on the deck of a boat in “Descending Dragon Bay,” otherwise known as Halong Bay, off the coast of North Vietnam. A beautiful ocean landscape, Halong Bay is riddled with the kind of limestone karsts you find jutting out of …

If you’ve read a lot of my articles, you probably know that I am big on getting off the tourist track and seeing some “authentic” local living—because in my experience, a lot of travelers see a candied up, worn out, and expensive side of the countries they visit. I could go on all day with …

In a lot of my articles about traveling, I discourage the idea of trying to see too many places at once and advocate the idea of settling down in one locale and really getting your money’s worth. I still stand by that, but I do realize that most people are limited on time when it comes …

There are all sorts of amazing things you can get ridiculously cheap in Thailand. Some of them come cheap because they are made cheap, and after you go through a few sets of sandals in one month, you’ll know what I’m talking about. Other goods just come at an amazing discount in Thailand and may …

If there’s one thing that Thailand has achieved international acclaim for, this is a distinct cuisine. Known across the world for it’s spicy and all around strong flavors, many feel Thai food is one of the best in the world, and I’d have to agree on that front. But when you finally do step in …

I wrote some time ago about the political situation here in Thailand—well, actually, I haven’t covered the actual politics of the political situation, because frankly, I don’t think I know enough about it to comment and often Westerners who live here and voice opinions about the government can often be frowned upon. I can understand …

One great aspect advantage of living or traveling for longer periods of time in Thailand is it’s prime location. While Bangkok is an international hub and this country is one of the most livable (while still affordable) in the Southeast Asia region, there are some really fascinating destinations that are a cheap flight and a …

I’m sure there are a lot of people out there who have heard of The Tiger Temple in Thailand, but there’s somewhat of a hidden gem up north in Chiang Mai if you’re looking for the ultimate tiger experience! It’s called The Tiger Kingdom and it’s just outside of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. This …

Ever wonder what it would be like to live with elephants? Well you probably know that Thailand is a popular destination for people to get their elephant fix. There are elephant camps scattered all across the country and elephant rides are easily arranged. If you’re lucky you might even see one casually walking down the …

Phnom Sampeou is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the whole of Cambodia – and looking at it, it is not hard to see why! This attraction can be found 12 kilometres southwest of the city of Battambang and is steeped in history and legend. Phnom Sampeou is a name that every Cambodian …