Paul Kan Travel Articles

Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #11: June 1-7, Cambodia, Part II – Cambodia

Paul resumes his travelogue back with Cambodia, in Phnom Penh and Angkor Wat. But he can't figure out why everyone seems so eerily nice.

Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #8: May 28-3, Bangkok & East Thailand – Thailand

Forget Bangkok's sex shows � buy knock-off brand merchandise instead!

Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #9: June 1-7, Cambodia, Part I – Cambodia

Don't motorbike and film at the same time, especially in "chicken village".

Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #6: May 6-24, Yunnan & Guanxi, Part II – China

Courtesy abounds, new friends are made, but poverty also rears its head.

Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #7: May 6-24, Yunnan & Guanxi, Part III – China

Paul comments on Chinese and Asian values, how life and society change, and how Westerners should not be so quick to judge such different cultures.

Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #3: Apr. 14-May 3, Vietnam, Part I – Vietnam

Hustle and bustle abound, even before sunrise.

Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #4: Apr. 14-May 3, Vietnam, Part II – Vietnam

Fifty years of warfare have not been able to steal away or destroy the beauty of Vietnam or its people.

Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #5: May 6-24, Yunnan & Guanxi, Part I – China

Silence, order, balance; the contrast to Vietnam's seeming bustle and disorder leaves Paul both surprised and relaxed.

Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #1: Mar. 29-Apr. 4, Bali – Indonesia

Frustrating at first, but as Paul settles in he decides another trip will be needed to fully appreciate Bali.

Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #2: Apr. 5-13, Beijing & Shanghai – China

This tale of two cities is a study of contrasts, especially when it comes to grub. But where Beijing disappoints, Shanghai picks up the slack.