Getting There – Chiang Mai, Thailand Chiang Mai, Thailand Traveling from Bangkok via train takes more than 12 hours, so it’s best to do it while you’re sleeping. We took an overnight sleeper car from Bangkok, leaving at 6 p.m. and arriving at 8 a.m. the next morning. We booked second-class sleeper berths with A/C [...]
The Basics City Name: Bali Where is it located?: Bali is an island located in southern Indonesia on the Flores Sea. Why do people go there?: A Hindu island in a sea of Islam, Bali is known for a great place to relax in the sun, while also enjoying the culture and the well preserved [...]
The Basics City Name: Phnom Penh Where is it located?: Phnom Penh is in southern Cambodia on the Mekong River. Why do people go there?: Phnom Penh is Cambodia’s capital and is usually one of the first stops into the country. From here, you can find transportation to visit other parts of the country or [...]
The Basics City Name: Siem Reap Where is it located?: Siem Reap is in north western Cambodia nestled on the Siem Reap river. Why do people go there?: Siem Reap is the best base city for exploring the sites around Angkor Watt. How do travelers get there?: Getting to Siem Reap is truly one of [...]
The Basics City Name: Chiang Mai Where is it located?: Chiang Mai is in northern Thaikand on the Ping River. Why do people go there?: Northern Thailand is characterized largely by forested mountains and many colorful hill tribe people; trekking and river rafting add to this. Chiang Mai is the principal northern city and a [...]
The Basics City Name: Bangkok Where is it located?: Bangkok is in southern Thailand on the Chao Phraya River. Why do people go there: Travelers either usually hate Bangkok – it’s big, dirty, polluted, or they love Bangkok – it’s a visual feast of Western & Asian influences.Bangkok is a primarily a hub for cheap [...]
The Basics City Name: Hanoi Where is it located?: Hanoi is in northern Vietnam on the Red river. Why do people go there?: Hanoi has a good mixture of both French and Asian influences to make it worth a peak. The impressive Halong Bay isn’t too far from here. How do travelers get there?: Hanoi [...]
The Basics City Name: Ho Chi Minh City Where is it located?: Ho Chi Minh City is in southern Vietnam on the Saigon river near the Mekong Delta. Why do people go there?: Once called Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, is Vietnam’s economic and cultural capital, the second most populous city in the country. Like [...]
