Tag Archives: Asia

April Adventures

On the first of each month, I head over to Lonely Planet to get their suggestions for the best adventure travel destinations for the next four weeks. This month's picks include chimp spotting in Tanzania, ... full story

Bali Beaches

When I sit at the neighborhood pool each summer, I dream I'm lying on white sand beaches in the middle of the South Pacific instead. There's perhaps no better place to indulge in sun worship than on the beaches of Bali. Find out what makes these beaches ... full story

Coldest Places on Earth

I'll admit winter is not my favorite season -- far from it! So as another cold front whips across the US, many of us are complaining about the bitter temperatures. But trust me, things could be a lot worse… Check out this article from BootsnAll and take some comfort ... full story

Students of the Sera

I've had China and Tibet on my list of places to visit for years now and I'm hoping to get to the Sera Monastery, just north of Lhasa, when I finally make the great tour ... full story

Escape to Thailand

With pristine coastline and an intriguing culture, Thailand is one of the world's most beautiful nations. Sit back and enjoy this visually stunning look at the former Kingdom of Siam with this video from WAYN.com. ... full story

A Gamble on the Water

When I first read about Hong Kong's floating casino in Eyewitness Travel Guides and saw the image of this beautiful temple-like structure I had to do a double take and re-read the caption. It seemed incongruous that a casino ... full story