BootsnAll Articles - SE Asia

Biking to Angkor Wat - Cambodia, Asia

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Rahmi Hidayat biked his way around the Angkor Wat temples. He offers a few tips and recommendations on how you can too.

World's 11 hottest travel destinations...seriously

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 16:00:02 -0500

BootsnAll joins the chorus of 'hottest destinations lists' with our own list of literally the hottest travel cities on the planet.

Transportation Choices for Angkor Wat - Siem Reap, Cambodia, Asia

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Rahmi Hidayat outlines a few modes of transportation for simplicity, absence of traffic and road rage. Such happiness!

Move over, Warhol, Sharpie is the New Thinking Gal's Medium - Cambodia, Asia

Sun, 1 Jun 2008 16:00:02 -0500

JoAnne Harris hasn't properly washed her neck in two months; this doesn't stop her revelatory moments at the soul-aching Tuol Sleng S-21 Prison and Memorial in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Enchanting Bali - Indonesia, Asia

Sat, 31 May 2008 16:00:02 -0500

For Neha Kirpal, Bali is paradise on earth - a unique island, as much modern in its facilities as it is traditional in its art, culture and lifestyle.

Malaysia, Truly Asia

Fri, 30 May 2008 16:00:02 -0500

After reading Neha Kirpal's take on Malaysia, you may just decide to see this fascinating, picturesque and beautiful marine/water sports spot.

Canoe Racing on the Nam Tha River - Laos, Asia

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Mark Robbins tries his hand at canoe racing and suspects he will not be invited to join a team.

Of Love and Backpack - Vietnam, Asia

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Daniel Gold's attempt to facilitate world harmony with his libido and cultivate a romance in Vietnam, are ruined by an aggressive monkey.

Party in my Shoes - Myanmar, Thailand, Asia

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 16:00:02 -0600

Safely out of the jungle, Amy Rankin realized why she had signed up for a hefty fifteen-hour jungle trek to a Karen hill tribe settlement.

What to Expect in Bangkok, Part Two - Thailand, Asia

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:00:02 -0600

Joe Charley wrote this article more with an eye to entertain and provide a snapshot of Bangkok.

Bus Station Frustration - Malaysia, Asia

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:00:02 -0600

Claire Morrow recounts a land-to-sea misadventure in Malaysia that might make you think twice about booking your next cheap night bus.

What to Expect in Bangkok - Thailand, Asia

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:00:02 -0600

Bangkok bewilders and angers Joe Charley. Find out why.

God Lives Here - Santa Fe, Philippines, Asia

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:00:02 -0600

"God lives here. I don't know what He does elsewhere, but He lives here." Christine Wuthrich agrees.

Mister Friendly - Thailand, Asia

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:00:02 -0600

Even in the friendly isles of the Gulf of Thailand, paradise has its pitfalls. John M. Edwards grabs an orange life vest and deems it a beautiful day for a ferry sinking.

Top 10 Destinations for Independent Travelers in 2008

Mon, 7 Jan 2008 16:00:02 -0600

BootsnAll, the website for independent travelers, announces its Top 10 Destinations for 2008.

The Flaming Wok – Thailand, Asia

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:00:02 -0600

Meow's cooking class was the best deal Bonnie Caton found - even better than a week of white sand beaches.

Adventure on the Andaman and South China Seas - Asia

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:00:02 -0600

Robert Olson fights down his anxiety at night in Thailand while traveling on planes, taxis and boats with his wife and child.

Defying Fear, Embracing Self Reliance - Thailand, Asia

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:00:02 -0500

Shannon Leigh Antony wanted a challenging, inspirational journey into fearlessness. Well, that's what she got.

Return to Ho Chi Minh - Vietnam, Asia

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 16:00:02 -0500

On his return to Ho Chi Minh City, Alfie Jackson realized the very things he had once hated about the city were those he missed the most.

Paradise - Thailand, Asia

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:00:02 -0500

Beaches, beer and marine life provided many stories of Thailand, but for Jeni Stembridge, a bathroom, a spider and several stoners remain one of her favorite memories.

Discovering Beaches, Marble and Fishing- Romblon, Philippines, Asia

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:00:02 -0500

A.T. Allan sets out on a solo adventure to Romblon in the Philippines, and finds more than he ever expected.

Phuket's Muay Thai Gym Puts the "P" in Patience - Thailand, Asia

Tue, 7 Aug 2007 16:00:02 -0500

With two left feet, Cristi Farrell's expectations were set very low for studying kickboxing in Phuket. And even though she won't be entering the ring anytime soon, she managed to find her strengths and weaknesses learning the ancient art of Muay Thai, as well as visiting the local beaches.

A Lesson in Balinese Cooking - Indonesia, Asia

Sat, 4 Aug 2007 16:00:02 -0500

One of Christine Wuthrich's discoveries is local cuisine. She recounts her early morning sojourn at the Ubud Market, and the private Balinese cooking class with Cok Sri.

The Night Express to Myitkyina - Myanmar, Asia

Sat, 4 Aug 2007 16:00:02 -0500

Matthew Van Saun boards the night express train from Mandalay to Myitkyina. Forty eight hours later, he comes into Myitkyina with an escort, treated as though he were a foreign dignitary.

Dine and Dance - Bali, Indonesia, Asia

Sat, 28 Jul 2007 16:00:02 -0500

One simply can't miss a gamelan orchestra performance while in Bali. Christine Wuthrich explains why.

Twin Lakes - Philippines, Asia

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:00:02 -0500

Join Christine Wuthrich as she discovered the twin lakes for the first time, and why this was her first time.

The Ice Maker of Burma - Myanmar, Asia

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 16:00:02 -0500

Matthew Van Saun met the ice maker - a unique man - whom he'll not forget. Read why.

Malatapay Madness - Philippines, Asia

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:00:02 -0500

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 life!

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

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:00:02 -0500

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

The Charm of Solo Travel - Indonesia, Asia

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:00:02 -0500

Stephanie Boegeman's days in Solo were filled with small moments of wonder - and quite a bit more.