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Virtual Crossing – The Tammur River Kanchenjunga Nepal

January 22, 2014 /
Nepal Travel Ideas /
By John Saboe

A trek to Kanchenjunga Base Camp in Nepal is filled with varied scenery, cultural experiences through villages, and of course the great Himalayan range of eastern Nepal. It’s a challenging trek. You will see many long days of traversing the valleys on your way to Pangpema, the north and highest base camp of Kanchenjunga ,the […]

The Monkey Attack Kolkata India

January 20, 2014 /
India Travel Ideas /
By John Saboe

I recently posted a video on the some of the run-ins I’ve had with monkeys across Asia. One of the clips in the short video showed a woman being attacked by a Langur Monkey in Kolkata India. Here’s a little background leading up to the event. I had been out for the day with my […]

The World Famous Pushkar Camel Fair India

January 17, 2014 /
India Travel Ideas /
By John Saboe

This the Hindu pilgrimage town of Pushkar in Rajasthan India. I came here for the annual Pushkar Camel Fair when camel herders and animal traders ascend on this town with over 50,000 horses, cattle and the star attraction, the camels. Pushkar is like no other town in India you will visit. The village area wraps […]

The Batu Caves Malaysia – Insanely Inspirational

January 15, 2014 /
Malaysia Travel Ideas /
By John Saboe

The monkey god Hanuman. Standing tall outside of the vast Batu Caves complex 13 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur in Selangor, Malaysia. This is one of the largest Hindu shrines outside of India. I’ve come here mainly to climb the 272 steps to reach the top of this limestone outcrop and see the large spectacular […]

Karni Mata Rat Temple India

January 13, 2014 /
India Travel Ideas /
By John Saboe

Any place with a guy in a turban carrying a sword has got to be cool. And this place is. The Karni Mata Temple, otherwise known as the rat temple in Deshnoke, Rajasthan, India. These aren’t your average run of the mill rats. though. They’re sacred! View Larger Map Why? Well Karni Mata was a […]

Ubud Nights Filled With Culture

January 10, 2014 /
Bali Travel Ideas /
By John Saboe

Magical Nights Once you’ve been to Bali, specifically Ubud, you’ll never forget your evening walks. The tropical air, warm and humid. The stars viewed from the Southern Hemisphere and the sounds of the Gamelin. The Balinese musical ensemble that plays for the various dance performances every night. The moments are pure magic. Hot tropical starry […]

The Jatiluwih Rice Fields Bali

January 8, 2014 /
Bali Travel Ideas /
By John Saboe

Authentic Bali Should you ever find yourself in Bali you must visit the Jatiluwih Rice Fields. I did and it was the highlight of my trip. Many people ask me is Bali too touristy and commercial. My answer is yes it is touristy and commercial. But like most any sunny destination in Asia there is […]

Monkey Paradise on Monkey Mountain Taiwan

January 6, 2014 /
Taiwan Travel Ideas /
By John Saboe

I’ve come across a lot of monkeys on my travels through Asia. Some are pretty cool. Some aren’t. Like this marauding gang across from the Taj Mahal in Agra, India. Constantly terrorizing and vandalizing the homes nearby in search of food. Neighbours and merchants using firecrackers, bb guns, almost anything to keep them from ransacking […]

The Penghu Archipelago Taiwan

January 3, 2014 /
Taiwan Travel Ideas /
By John Saboe

I love exploring new places. The more remote the better. These are the Penghu Islands off the westcoast of Taiwan. Geographically not remote but for a setting, they feel like it. I hired a motor bike for the day to explore this archipelago. Penghu is made up of 64 small islands and islets all part […]

Happy New Year 2014 Taipei 101’s Big Blast

January 1, 2014 /
Taiwan Travel Ideas /
By John Saboe

An exciting evening in Taipei, Taiwan. The traditional fireworks display from Taipei 101, one of the tallest buildings in the world. This event has taken place every year since the structure opened in 2004. We were blessed with a beautiful clear day and mild temperatures reaching 20 celsius in the city. The clear skies held […]

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