Tempting as the turquoise green pool looked, a swim would’ve been painful. Steam rising from the water was barely visible, but as I came closer, I didn’t fail to notice the significant increase in accumulated heat – and a moment later I was oozing buckets of sweat, struggling to avoid my inevitable funky smell. Plai-Poo…
If you google festivals to experience in India, more than likely you will find pictures primarily of the holiday Holi. Holi is the festival of love and colors and is celebrated during the spring. The festival’s main celebration is when you douse each other in water and throw colored powder at one another. However, there…
“When I checked into my room at the Radisson Blu in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, one of the first things I noticed was a promotional card for the restaurant downstairs displaying a nice, juicy burger. However, on further inspection, I realized I would not be ordering that particular sandwich. I am sure a camel burger tastes…
We can’t get enough of these beautiful and secluded beaches around Phuket. Be sure to check out these 3 before your next trip! (Complete with maps so you can find them easily)
Do you have a favorite beach where you can get away and recharge?
“When I was first presented the idea of traveling to Saudi Arabia for a week, I was a tad hesitant. The region has a history of instability and Yemen, to its south, was randomly firing missiles across the border at the time. But I had never been to Asia and the thought of missing out…
Not sure what to think of Thai culture?
I tell you what: once you immerse yourself in it, you’ll come to love it.
Thai culture has a squillion of aspects that make living so much easier and less complicated than westerners’ way of life.
Still hunting for beaches that you don’t have to share with any other foreigner? I know, the ticket touts promise you the moon. They show you leaflets with picture-postcard islands. White sands, abandoned shores, happy customers. They cajole you into going on a tour. You discuss it with your travel partner, eager to find Eden.…
With nearly half a million visitors in two weeks, Phuket is not exactly the destination you’d look for a deserted cape, is it? According to Phuket News that refers to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), 485,650 people flocked to Thailand’s largest island in the first half of December 2018. Don’t let that figure put…
One of the best forms of travel in southern Asia is by train. One of the best places for train travel is on the island country of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka has 1,561 km (969 miles) of railway with around 396 trains. The trains are used by tourists and are the main commute system for…
Asia is a magical place of colors, mysticisms, and scenery. But it can also be a difficult place to travel and navigate if you have never been there. Below are a few important steps to take when planning your visit to Asia. Do Your Research Doing your research is the most important step in planning…