Category: Asia
Backpacker’s Thailand Trip Report – Two Weeks Is Just Not Enough!
To give you some context, Thailand featured in my RTW trip as a final stop off to break up the flight home from Australia. I knew it as a country that featured as one of the original must travel locations and being a hub for the whole South East Asia region. However I did regard this as a generic itinerary and therefore I had tailored a different trip, one that was a little bit unique and not a carbon copy of ones my friends had been on.
Spaghetti Aragosta – Combines The Tastes of Italy and Thailand
A sensuous new beach resort has just opened in exclusive Lamai Beach in Thailand. Le Meridien Ko Samui Resort and Spa, a Starwood property, is comprised of 77 gorgeous suites and villas that resemble a traditional Asian seaside village. The 224-meter floating dock leading to a stunning ocean pool is a show stopper.
Best of Bali – 4 Unexpected Delights
Bali is very well known as a vacation spot for spending time with family, blowing off the heat from a stressful job, and just relaxing and unwinding. Located in Indonesia, Bali has 33 provinces and is known throughout the world for unique and diverse landscapes. It has many coral reefs and absolutely stunning white sand [...]
Real Wonders Of The Philippines
The Philippines is a country not only rich in history but rich in culture, and wondrous beauty. The following are a collection of recommendations not to be missed during your visit to the Place of Real Wonders.
St. Kitts A Good Time Island – Trip Report
America Airlines flew us to the intriguing island of St. Kitts from Miami on a 3 hour fully booked flight – lots of vacationers had chosen the sleepy islands of St. Kitts and Nevis for their prized winter vacation. Grabbing a cab, we followed a serpentine route down to the sea from the hilltop airport; [...]
India Moves To Ban Tiger Safari Tours
This week, India’s National Tiger Conservation Authority has called for a total ban on ‘tiger tourism’ and plans to phase out all 37 tiger reserves in India in hopes of stemming the decline of the endangered tiger populations. For centuries global explorers and nature enthusiasts have roamed the jungles of India in hopes of spotting [...]
The Ultimate Slumber Party – Sleep ON The Great Wall Of China!
A journey to China is filled with dozens of unique travel experiences for first time visitors. The miles of neatly parked black bicycles, the first time you’re offered a “1000″ year old egg to eat, the brightly painted Ming Dynasty temples, the sheer size and breadth of the highways and public squares, and the pace [...]
See 2 Countries for 1 Price – 6 Great Multi-Country Deals
Flying has become such a hassle these days, why not take in two countries on your next trip instead of one? You’ll reduce the stress of a long flight by tucking in two destinations into one journey. Here are some terrific two-fer offers that have come across our desks: 1) Cook Islands and New Zealand [...]
World's Most Luscious Food Markets
Local food markets give a glimpse into the soul of a destination. The crops that local farmers grow and the culinary creations that food artisans produce speak to the history of the location and the traditions of its citizens. Nothing is more pleasing and engrossing than roaming among the stalls of a neighborhood farmer’s market [...]
Teach English Around the World and Be Paid To Travel
Most anyone who speaks English well can be trained to “Teach English As A Foreign Language” through the well known TEFL organization. TEFL Certification courses are offered all across the globe and usually require a 4 week commitment to study the course curriculum and do a bit of practice teaching. This international program enjoys wide [...]
