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“I Didn’t Have To Ask”-Favorite Great Service Stories
Do you have a story of extraordinary service from one of your visits to Asia? Send me your best story of service to john@fareasttravels.com! Would love to share out some great service stories! Thanks so much for listening and subscribing to the podcast!
Continue readingTraveler’s Diarrhea Essentials
I’m sharing out some advice again on dealing with traveler’s diarrhea after a personal episode of it this past week. Is there a way to avoid it? Completely? If there is I still haven’t discovered it but there are a few basics that can lessen the likelihood. Going slow at first helps-don’t overindulge and allow […]
Continue readingShanghai, China Travel Tips/Food/Nightlife/Sites/The Bund With Travelblogger Bruno Black
Shanghai, China is one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. Loaded with atmosphere, amazing food, shopping and entertainment it’s really hard to make a decision on what to do or where to eat because of the vast choices. I invited Travelblogger Bruno Black to help share his advice on what to do and where […]
Continue readingSaigon vs Taipei-What Are The Significant Differences-Observances After 10 Days
This podcast I’m asked by followers what are the main differences I’ve noticed between Taipei, my last base, and Ho Chi Minh City, after the first 10 days. There are many differences and I’ve had a bit of a jump start on knowing them after a few visits here over the past 4 years. Certainly […]
Continue readingGreetings From Saigon! Why Vietnam?
Another update on day 8 of living in Ho Chi Minh City. The last few days have been good as I adjust to the climate which I’m told will be scorching hot before the rains start in June. With the heat also comes an adjustment of diet, mostly eating lighter, and of course remembering to […]
Continue readingGreetings From Saigon! Update After The First Few Days In Vietnam
Bringing this episode to you from one of the most iconic spots in Ho Chi Minh City-across from Notre Dam Cathedral.*Note, during the episode I mentioned the Notre Dam Cathedral was finished in 1892, in fact it was completed in 1883. Thanks for listening to this update as I get settled in to on of […]
Continue readingSaigon Vlogs-Exploring Xom Chieu Traditional Market
I’m somewhat disappointed when I see visitors to Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City only having time to visit it’s most famous market, Ben Thanh Market. Unfortunately as interesting a place it is, it’s not the true reflection of a real traditional market in Saigon. To me it almost feels like a recreation of the […]
Continue reading“Live From Asia” Series 1 Day Before The Lantern Festival In East/Southeast Asia
You can also catch the live simulcast on Periscope(Far East Travels). Send your questions to john@fareasttravels.com.
Continue reading“Live From Asia” Series-Brief Discussion On Bhutan And Your Random Travel Questions
“Live From Asia” Your Random Travel Questions Live On Spreaker/Periscope. Send your questions or feedback to john@fareastravels.com.
Continue readingLive Chinese New Years Eve Day In Taipei, Taiwan-What’s Happening?
During the Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year Taipei literally empties out as many people travel to their hometown to enjoy the holiday. Streets are quieter, many local style restaurants close and the MRT lacks the usual crowds that ride the trains everyday. But if you look closer, particularly at the city’s significant and […]
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