Begpackers-Why Do Some People Hate Them? Plus Passport And Visa Advice
Recently I’ve noticed more negative tweets and other posts on social media denouncing begpackers. In case you didn’t know, a begpacker is basically a backpacker that is soliciting for funds through panhandling, busking, or selling postcards in order to continue with their travels. I personally have no issues with this as long as noone is […]
Continue readingEssential Travel Items- Excluding Mobile Phone/Bank Cards/Cash
After mobile phones, bank cards, and cash, what is your essential travel item. That one thing that you always must take with you on your trip. I share with you mine and listeners and followers share their’s as well! If you’d like to share with me your must have travel items send me an email:john@fareasttravels.com
Continue readingListener Travel Stories-The Far East And Beyond
Thanks to those who share their travel stories, whether they are funny, serious, thought-provoking, or just very interesting. Would love to hear from you and your funniest, scariest, or life-changing experience while traveling.Email john@fareasttravels.com Support the podcast:https://www.patreon.com/FarEastTravels Write a review in the iTunes Store:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/far-east-travels-
Continue readingCambodia Power Outages/Dry Season Update- And More Travel Chat
Just quick update on the current power outage situation in Cambodia. Some hotels and guesthouses do have their own generators but expect power outages overall during the current dry season. Hopefully this situation will resolve itself with the coming rainy season soon. Please send me your questions on travel throughout East Asia, Southeast Asia, or […]
Continue readingSaigon, Vietnam-Walkabout-Travel Tips And Advice
Continuing my walkabout series from The Ho Chi Minh City Museum To The Reunification Palace. I plan on doing more of these walkabout talks throughout the region in the coming months. I always welcome your questions or comments on the podcast. Lately I’ve been getting messages either on Instagram or Facebook from people planning on […]
Continue readingKyoto, Japan-Ban On Street Photography And More with Kyoto Fun Podcast Host Niall Gibson
In this episode Kyoto, Japan resident Niall Gibson joins me for a chat on the new Reiwa era that marks a new emperor and empress. We also talk about the recent ban on street photography in the traditonal Gion section of Kyoto and highlights of the upcoming fall koyo or red leaf season. Fall is […]
Continue readingSleeper Buses, Buddhist Temple Etiquette, + More Topics On Travel Chat Walkabout In Saigon, Vietnam
Continuing my series of walkabout chats in this episode discussion on sleeper buses, (not my favorite mode of transportation), Buddhist Temple etiquette, and more topics as I walk around Saigon. Have a travel question or a suggestion for a topic. Send me an email to john@fareasttravels.com
Continue readingSuper Touristy Ben Thanh Market-Exploring On Foot This Neighborhood Of Saigon, Vietnam
Interested in cheap brand name running shoes, knock off goods and souvenirs when in Saigon? Then head for the Ben Thanh Market as many visitors do! In this episode I get back to doing walkabout podcasts, usually with commentary and questions from live-streaming followers. Ben Thanh Market is probably the most visited tourist site in […]
Continue readingBangkok Airport/Taxi Scams-Traveling Authentically In Southeast Asia With MJ Klein
My guest MJ Klein shares his Bangkok taxi scams at the airports and we chat about traveling authentically in Southeast Asia. These taxi scams are for the most part easily avoidable either by using a ride share app or being prepared. It also helps to know which airport in Bangkok your flight is leaving from. […]
Continue readingTravel Scams-My Follower’s First-Hand Accounts
This will be the start of an on-going series on travel scams with first-hand accounts from followers on my livestream accounts, Periscope an Facebook, as well as contributions via messaging and emails. Send me your scam or how you almost got scammeed and how to avoid these incidents and I will share them on an […]
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