Wat Pho, home of the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is one of the oldest and most revered temples in Thailand. It is one of six temples in all of Thailand that holds the rating of first class royal temple. But what makes it one of the top tourist attractions in Bangkok is the 150 … Read more
Terminal 21 mall in Bangkok is sure to have whatever you may need. 10 floors. 100s of shops and restaurants. And a novel layout.
Vietnam is an amazing country to explore. You’ll find lots of history, culture, temples, and beaches. And it is still surprisingly affordable. Located in the tropics, Vietnam has some amazing weather, but to give yourself the greatest odds of not getting caught in scorching summer sun or monsoon rains you’ll find March through April is … Read more
A visit to the Jim Thompson House museum tells the intriguing story of the man who was a Thai silk magnate, U.S. Spy, Olympian, and architect.
Vietnam is a relatively new dedicated Scuba diving destination. Tourism in Vietnam has been on a steady rise since the 1990’s and shows no sign of slowing down. While it still lags behind other destinations in Asia for diving, it’s Scuba tourism infrastructure is still growing with several destinations around the country such as Nha … Read more
Taoyuan International Airport is the major Taipei Airport. Complete with Hello Kitty.
Lumpini Park is a respite from Bangkok’s concrete jungle. Enjoy the paths, greenspace, lakes, and get in a little exercise. But skip the lizards.
After being taken for a ride by my taxi driver, I arrived at the outside of the Grand Palace. The place was humming with tourist swarming about like insects. I played a real life game of Frogger as I hopped across the busy street trying not to get run over. I followed the mass of tourist inside the Palace … Read more
Pub Street, Siem Reap Cambodia. I decided to have my tuk tuk driver drop me off down on Pub Street after my tour of the War Museum was complete. It was lunch time and I also wanted to take a look around the place during daylight hours. During the night, Pub Street is the place to eat, … Read more
There are a lot of options for hotels in Siem Reap. From very high end luxury resorts to cheap Siem Reap guesthouses, there is something for every budget. I was looking for something a bit more upscale that would provide me with a nice place to rest my weary head, a good pool and restaurant, … Read more