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Matsu’s Explosive Birthday Bash Video – Taipei
Matsu, Goddess Of The Sea Matsu, the goddess of the sea is worshipped all over Taiwan. It’s her birthday and I’m in east Taipei getting ready for the big parade and celebration. The Ciyou Temple, built in the mid 18th century by a monk and a group of Mazu believers. It’s here where the biggest […]
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KL Bird Park – My Tourist Adventure Video
KL Bird Park – Adventures in Lorrie Feeding I’ll admit visiting the KL Bird Park in Kuala Lumpur is not exactly an adventure but it’s a nice diversion from the hectic pace of Malaysia’s largest city. Only 10 minutes from the city center The KL Bird Park is located right next to Lake Gardens where […]
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Laos’ Largest Market – In Recovery
Thong Khan Kham Market In Recovery At first glance today it seems the Thong Khan Kham Market, Laos’ largest street and stall market appears to be in recovery. I first visited Vientiane and the country’s largest market almost a month ago and only a few days before a large fire destroyed most of the market’s […]
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Worst Teahouse – Best Memory-Kanchenjunga, Nepal
The Worst Teahouse In Nepal Without any hesitation I would say this was the worst teahouse I’ve ever slept in. The Kanchenjunga region does not have the same standard of teahouses and hospitality that other treks in Nepal enjoy. For me this one on my Kanchenjunga base camp trek in November 2013 will always stand […]
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Midnight’s Mad Dash For Good Luck-Taiwan
Xingtian Temple Taipei, Taiwan. It’s the eve of the lunar new year and the ritual of striking the temple drums and bell 108 times has begun. Why 108? In ancient times 108 represented one full year. We’re actually all waiting for the new year when just after midnight this part of the temple is re-opened […]
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Fire Destroys Laos’ Largest Market
Thong Khan Kham Market Destroyed In Fire I was in Vientiane for a day when I decided to visit the Thong Than Tham Market. I walked about 20 minutes from my guesthouse to the liveliest place in the capital at 7:30 in the morning. I love markets in Asia. They’re the quickest way to immerse […]
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Tropical Storm, Beautiful Morning-Vang Vieng, Laos
My first night in Vang Vieng, Laos was eventful and interesting. The front desk people at the hotel I stayed at warned me and apologized in advance for the two wedding parties that were taking place that night close by. Actually right on Lima Site 6, previously an airstrip used by the C.I.A. for their […]
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Vang Vieng, Laos – The Party’s Over!
Vang Vieng. This place used to be rave central in Laos. The parties, the drug scene, the disrespect for the local community. It’s all over now. About two years ago the Laos government had enough and closed down the rave bars and literally changed this place overnight from the methamphetamine with an opium chaser scene […]
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The Mekong River-The Great Gathering Of Vientiane, Laos
I had just arrived in the capital city of Laos, Vientiane. It’s always a challenge getting your bearings in a new country. For me it’s hard to connect with people or where they meet when I don’t know the lay of the land. Laos is one of the least populated countries in Southeast Asia and […]
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Cycling In Vientiane, Laos “The Squeaky Ride”
Cycling around Vientiane, Laos. It sounded like a great suggestion from the guidebook. The city and it’s significant sites are within walking or cycling distance from each other. No need for taxis or tuk tuks or motorized rickshaws. Not only that, bicycle rentals are cheap! 10,000 kip a day, or approximately $1.25 USD. So I […]
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