One of Busan’s most famous neighborhoods – and one that should be on every visitor’s checklist – is the Gamcheon Culture Village. Located nearby – yet secluded from –...
The Palaces of Seoul, Korea
The Korean peninsula has a vast and extensive history, tracing as far back as 4000 BC. They have been conquerors and colonized multiple times over, with countless empires rising...
Chocolate Hills, Tarsiers, and More – A Countryside Tour Through Bohol
Bohol, Philippines Much of what you can do/experience as a tourist in the Philippines consists of “day trips,” or excursions that come as a package deal. We experienced this...
Incredible Beaches in The Philippines
The Philippines is known as an “archipelago” nation, comprised of over 7,000 individual islands. The specific number fluctuates historically (and depending upon who you ask) but the current total...
A Self Guided Walkabout in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
One of the best things you can do in an unfamiliar city is spend some time just wandering around at your own pace. This doesn’t need to be completely...
Border Run to the Golden Triangle – Thailand, Laos, Myanmar Border
Traveling at a slower pace often provides the opportunity for some adventures not typical of an average vacationer. Our day trip to the Golden Triangle in Thailand is a...
Chiang Mai – The City of Temples
The province of Chiang Mai is home to over 300 wats (temples), the most of any province in Thailand. No visit to the city, therefore, is truly complete without...
Touring the Temples of Bangkok
Thailand’s major religion is Buddhism – specifically, Theravada Buddhism, the oldest recognized school. As a result, instead of churches everywhere you will find temples all over when exploring the...
Out to Eat in Bali
Doing your own cooking is sometimes possible in Bali; however very quickly you’ll find going out to eat at restaurants is the preferred option. During our visit we had...
The Street Dogs of Bali, Indonesia
Upon arrival in Bali, it’s hard not to notice an abundance of dogs roaming the streets. The island’s dog population is in the hundreds of thousands, and actually grew...
