Money Tips For Travelers-ATM’s, Credit Cards, Traveler’s Checks, And E Wallets
Had my Visa card retained by an ATM machine this week in Ho Chi Minh City inspiring me to create a what I hope is helpful information to prepare you for your next trip. My card has an app that locks it and I forgot to take the lock off-the result? It was eaten. So […]
Continue readingSaigon Getaways-Can Tho(Mekong River Delta)/Da Lat/Non-Tourist Markets
Coming to you from Saigon with a quick catch up chat and some travel idea getaways, two of my favorite places-Da Lat and Can Tho. Da Lat is a popular honeymoon getaway for Vietnamese and is a wise choice to beat the tropical heat. With a different climate there are some interesting dishes to sample […]
Continue reading“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 readingCherry Blossom Update From Kyoto, Japan With Kyoto Expert Niall Gibson
Always a pleasure to talk to expat Niall Gibson who is a Kyoto travel expert and the founder of Kyoto Fun and Kyoto VIP! Niall gives us a 2019 update on the cherry blossom season from one of the top travel destinations in the world-Kyoto, Japan! Sakura, or cherry blossom season is the busiest time […]
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 […]
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