SE Asia Travel Articles

Chiang Mai, Thailand’s Temple of the Dogs – Thailand, SE Asia

To escape a drenching rain, Nola Lee Kelsey finds shelter in a gazebo housing three large Buddas and dogs - yes, you read that correctly, dogs.

Laotian Transport – Luang Prabang, Laos, SE Asia

Luang Prabang is considered the jewel of Indochina. It is one of UNESCO's World Heritage sites, and Debby Merickel compares its transportation to an umbrella opened on sunny days - unexpected and

Along The Way In Vietnam – Vietnam, Asia

Linda Waltenberger found travelling in a small group made her trip rich in experience and offered a number of opportunities.

Wat Pho in Bangkok – Bangkok, Thailand

Vasudev Murthy cleverly dodges several scam artists en route to various Buddhist temples in Bangkok.

Suntan Laotian – Laos

John M. Edwards becomes bronzed as a Buddha in Laos.

Please Pass the Gonads – Vietnam

Joe Reynolds describes his instant, easy relationship with Tong, his new, nineteen-year-old friend. He recalls the vivid memory he has when he turned to wave one last time as he said goodbye to Tong a

A Thai Tour Of The Simolan and Surin Islands – Thailand

Craig Bullock is slightly unsure what the 100 odd people will think when three Farangs - the only Farangs - turn up for a tour advertised in a local Bangkok newspaper that includes scuba diving on som

Medical Vacations in Asia: A Great Way to Get Renewed in Mind and Body – Malaysia

If you're going to undergo surgery, Sean O'Reilly and Carol Lamb ask - why not combine it with a vacation?

Buses in Myanmar – Yangon to Mandalay, Myanmar

Seth Bourget advises travelers to stay off the buses in Myanmar - for reasons that are not always obvious.

Morning walk on Silom – Bangkok, Thailand

As a westerner, Barry Manners was taught at school and at home to understand, not just to learn. But that's not Thai.