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Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Destination Lists-Asian Countries/Cities-Discussion
Starting in January 2019 I will be going live on Spreaker(app & desktop) and Periscope and opening up discussions on travel topics. This week discussing Lonely Planet’s top 10 Destinations for Countries and Cities in 2019 and their Asian picks. I always look forward to seeing LP’s destination picks every year and there was one […]
Continue readingChinese New Year in Asia-What To Do, Where to Go!
I have been enjoying The Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year for several years now in Asia. It has become my most looked forward to celebration just because that’s what everyone else looks forward to here, at least in East Asia and parts of Southeast Asia. I have seen so many wonderful festivals that […]
Continue readingQuick Update From Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
I arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on Christmas Eve not expecting as many Christmas decorations and a vibrant acknowledgement of the holiday as I’ve noticed. Most Vietnamese don’t view the holiday as anything more than a fun time of year. Tet is the most important holiday in Vietnam and in 2019 it falls on […]
Continue readingMissing The Christmas Spirit In Asia-How Do I Cope
People often ask me what it’s celebrating Christmas is like in Asia. Depending on which part of Asia you are located in it can feel as exuburent as anywhere in the West or other than commercial displays that offer fancing lighting and gigantic trees quite alientating. Christmas if it, along with Christianity had a chance […]
Continue readingFinding Accommodations In Asia-Part II
Continuing with tips and advice for finding accommodations in East/Southeast Asia. The biggest piece of advice I will pass on is to make sure you have your room booked at least a few days in advance of a weekend. This wasn’t so much of a problem at one time but now with the huge emerging […]
Continue readingFinding Accommodations In Asia
In this episode I talk about finding accommodations in East Asia And Southeast Asia. First off the couple of oddities that you may not be used to, one of which are hotels or hostels that only occupy one or two floors of a building. Secondly the Capsule Hotels, which became famous in Japan but are […]
Continue readingChristmas in Asia-What To Expect In The Way Of Celebrations
This podcast relies on support from listeners like you! Become a patron and get access to exclusive while supporting production and travel expenses. Visit my Patreon page to see all of the offers:https://www.patreon.com/FarEastTravels Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the USA! Other than expats you won’t find anyone celebrating Thanksgiving in Asia but you will see […]
Continue readingProcessing Travel Experiences/Adventures +EBC And Qingshan KIng Festival/Taiwan
My apologies for being silent over the last couple of weeks. I have been knee-deep in video editing of my Everst Base Camp Trek which as well encompasses processing the experience of the trip. I said to my friends who had accompanied me on the trek that it would take some time, weeks or months […]
Continue readingTyphoons In Taiwan/Everest Base Camp Audio Sounds
Typhoons can have a devastating impact on Taiwan and other countries in Asia/Pacific. As I record this podcast Typhoon Yutu having had a devastating effect on Northern Philippines was leaving the region but leaving lots of precipitation behind in Taiwan. For Taiwanese, typhoons are a normal part of life, during the season between June and […]
Continue readingHow To Travel In Asia With Little Or No Money-Working Holiday Visas/Volunteer Work
I truly hope after these last two podcasts I’ve published that anyone who listens will feel more empowered to take the next step to follow their dream of traveling in Asia or anywhere else for that matter. You don’t need a huge savings account to travel. If you keep an open mind and think of […]
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