SE Asia Travel Articles

Malatapay Madness – Philippines, Asia

Christine Wuthrich takes us to her dad's hometown of Dumaguete in the southern Philippine islands, and its legendary Wednesday market. Her story will make you long for your own taste of the island

How to be a Taxi Driver in Saigon – Vietnam, Asia

A tongue-in-cheek look at the methods and means of taxi drivers in Saigon by Graham Price.

My Inner Indonesian – Asia

Stephanie Boegeman learned that great things happen at 6:30 in the morning, such as taking advice from strangers, but not free rides. And never, ever, lose your cool.

Heading Down River in Laos – Asia

Heading down river in Laos, Matthew Van Saun wonders if this is a dream or reality.

Diving with Sharks in the Similan Islands – Thailand, Asia

Lisa Anne Evans, a novice scuba diver, stayed on a live-aboard boat in Thailand and experienced her first encounter with a shark in the wild.

A Different Military Coup – Thailand, Asia

Matthew Van Saun understands Thai culture reasonably well. Thailand was the best place to get caught in the middle of a military take over - stressful at times, though.

The Vietnamese Haircut – Thai Nguyen, Vietnam, Asia

James W. Coates jumps into a barber's chair in a tiny Vietnamese village and hopes for the best.

A Night on the Road to Mui Ne – Vietnam, Asia

A sigh of relief at her journey's end was the first emotion Lalaine Capucion felt after a long day in Saigon, several hours in a bus and van, in the dead of night, on her way to Mui Ne in Vietnam.

Goodbye Vietnam – Asia

After spending a month traveling throughout Vietnam, Sherry Ott has gathered a number of unique insights into Vietnam's everyday life.

Bia Hoi in Vietnam – Hoi An, Hanoi, Asia

Alan Bishop was introduced to one of the most wonderful things Vietnam has to offer.