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Samut Sakhon – Mangroves, Salt Farms, and Seafood!

by [email protected] | Sep 13, 2018 | Places I Am Traveling, Samut Sakhon, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Things I Am Doing!, Tours

I really love living in Bangkok. But sometimes it’s nice to get away from the big city and see another side of Thailand. Fortunately, for this latest trip I didn’t have to go far. In fact, adventure was found just an hour outside of the Big Mango in the...

Chanthaburi – Off the Beaten Path In Thailand’s Gem City

by [email protected] | Sep 6, 2018 | Chanthaburi, Places I Am Traveling, Southeast Asia, Thailand

Chanthaburi is a province in the east of Thailand that is an easy 4 hour drive (245 kilometers) from Bangkok. It’s most famous for its gems and its fruit (especially durian). As the Gulf of Thailand runs along its border and the Chanthaburi River runs through...

Kyoto, Japan – Where to Go, Eat, and Drink!

by [email protected] | Aug 11, 2018 | Japan, Kyoto, North Asia, Places I Am Traveling

If ever you’ve read the book or seen the movie “Memoirs of a Geisha” then you’ve probably put Kyoto on your bucket list of travels. If you haven’t then should. Kyoto is an amazing place to visit! We decided to visit in July and time our...

Almaty, Kazakhstan – A Beautiful City To Explore!

by [email protected] | Jul 20, 2018 | Almaty, Central Asia, Kazakhstan, Places I Am Traveling

Before my visit to Almaty the only thing I knew about Kazakhstan was what I saw from the movie “Borat”. I know that the satirical film was actually filmed in the small village of Glod, Romania and that it in no way reflected the reality of Kazakstan, but...

Nakhon Phanom – Thailand’s Rarely Explored But Charming City

by [email protected] | Jul 5, 2018 | Nakhon Phanom & That Phanom, Places I Am Traveling, Southeast Asia, Thailand

I was recently able to participate in the Mekong Tourism Forum 2018 conference held in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand. The conference is put together by the Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MCTO) and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Their goal is to educate the...

Georgetown, Malaysia – Penang’s Center for Food & Art!

by [email protected] | Jun 12, 2018 | Georgetown (Penang), Georgetown (Penang), Malaysia, Malaysia, Places I Am Eating, Places I Am Traveling, Southeast Asia, Southeast Asia

In just one visit, Georgetown, Malaysia has become one of my favorite destinations for a quick getaway from Bangkok. This UNESCO Historic City of the Straits of Malacca is also a paradise for foodies, art enthusiasts, and fans of architecture due to its influence of...