Asia Travel Stories Travel Articles
My Vietnam – Vietnam
Victoria Adams heads to Vietnam to meet the child she has sponsored for years.
Heat Index – New Delhi, India
Jim Hunt's description of and experience with heat in New Delhi hooked him, literally.
Manila Music – Paosig, Metro Manila, Philippines
Juha Uitto speculates on why the Filipinos are possibly the most musically talented people on the planet.
Life in Laid Back Laos – Laos
A Walk on the Wild Side in China – Beijing, Jinan, Suzhou, Shanghai – China
Lucas Aykroyd discovers different cultural norms in driving habits, cuisine, and marketplace negotiations while traveling through China.
The Bangkok Gem Shock – Bangkok, Thailand
Dave Holcroft relives his gem scam experience in the hope that no other backpacker makes the same mistake, plus it is an interesting tale.
Happy Families – Dhaka, Bangladesh
Andrew Morris marvels at the respect given to family in Bangladesh.
How I Got My Voice (and My Groove) Back – Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Ubud remains a magnet of creativity, attracting not only painters, sculptors, musicians and dancers but also yoginis, healers, priestesses, goddess worshippers and writers from all over the world.
A Personal Goodbye to Broadlands Lodge in Chennai – Chennai, India
Perhaps “unwritten laws” should be spelt out and made public. Just because they exist and are tacitly accepted by many, does not mean they are right. Hotels exist throughout India where both
Romance and Retirement – Chiang Mai, Thailand
According to George Dowhan, Chiang Mai has become one of the most popular retirement destinations in all of South Asia.
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