Kyoto’s Heavenly Golden Pavilion
The Japanese are experts at urban landscaping, and one of their most superb examples is Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion, also known as Kinkaku-ji, formally known as Rokuon-ji or “Deer Garden Temple”. The...
View ArticlePhoto Moment: The Golden Stupa of Vientiane
The Golden Stupa (Pha That Luang Temple) in Vientiane is the most magnificent stupa in Laos and also one of the most recognizable. The ashes of kings of different dynasties and accomplished monks are...
View ArticleTaiwan Best Trip Day 3: Formosa Adventurers Go Paragliding
The Formosa Adventurers couldn’t have asked for a nicer day to go paragliding. Sunny blue skies make for a beautiful video, too. After their paragliding experience, the guys head to the Bunun Tribe...
View ArticleTravel Japan: 8 Free Things to Do in Tokyo
Japan has a reputation for being one of the most expensive countries to visit, and its capital city of Tokyo can be especially tough on the pocketbooks of budget travelers. With accommodations and food...
View ArticleCoco Loco Island Beach Vacation in the Philippines
Hotel Review Palawan For island beach vacations, you can’t beat Coco Loco Island Resort in Roxas, Philippines. John and I traveled to the Philippines over Chinese New Year and ended up spending...
View ArticleBudget Travel in Japan: Ten Money-Saving Techniques
Budget travel in Japan: Ten tips for frugal travelers in Japan 1. Accommodations in Japan are known to be expensive, but there are still great deals to be found. For cheap rooms look at youth hostels...
View ArticleRainy Season in Borneo, Flash Floods, and Why You Should Always Drive A Pickup
Travel Tips Kota Kinabalu Today’s article is written for the Reach To Teach Teach Abroad Blog Carnival, a monthly series that focuses on providing helpful tips and advice to ESL teachers around the...
View ArticleSri Lanka Travel Tips and Advice
www.etramping.com This is a guest article from Agness, a Polish vagabond who, after graduation, left her comfort zone and set off for a journey of her lifetime to China in 2011. She has been constantly...
View ArticleTaipei Hostels – Our Top Hostels for Visiting Taipei
(Image STAR Hostel) We all know how hard it can be when choosing the right hostel. The pictures on a hostel website might include a hotel level oasis complete with gentle candlelight and soft...
View ArticleBook Review: Conquering Mountains: How To Solo Travel the World Fearlessly
“Great people do things before they’re ready. They do things before they know they can do it. Doing what you’re afraid of, getting out of your comfort zone, taking risks like that, that’s what life is:...
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