Wat Samphran, Thailand’s Dragon Temple –
A Real-Life Fairytale
I first saw it on Instagram and thought, “is this real?” I’m talking about Wat Samphran,...
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Category: Asia
Traversing Neverland on a Motorbike:
Ha Giang Loop, Vietnam
I’ve had an out-of-body experience or two in my life. At the very least, a brief spiritual...
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A Trek to Mount Genyen – Eastern Tibet
Tibet has always been a dream for many travelers. Its giant snowy mountains, endless grasslands,...
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My Experience Teaching in Kathmandu
It was the spring of 2017. Having spent 6 months in New Zealand with a Working Holiday Visa before...
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Witnessing Cherry Blossom Season
in the Hunza Valley – Pakistan
I am a Pakistani by nationality but I have barely spent any time of my life in the country....
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A White Christmas in North Korea
I had first visited the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea) in October 2016 as a...
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Ranong Thailand’s Koh Chang –
A Small Island That’s Bigger Than Mass Tourism
‘Bang! – Bang! – Bang!’ After an interval of 5 seconds, I caught it again – the brief and strange...
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Making the Most of a Nine-Hour Layover at Seoul’s Incheon Airport
I wanted a Goldilocks layover on a return flight from Vietnam – not too long and not too short. I...
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China: Fiery Foot Massage!
Scorching the Tootsies in China! A Different Kind of Massage I once associated massage with...
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Slow Boat to Bagan, Myanmar
I always enjoy using different modes of transportation when exploring new places. Today I was...
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On the Shores of Lake Baikal
I was sitting cross-legged on a pebble beach. My roll mat and sleeping bag were already laid out...
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Stargazing in the Philippines –
A bittersweet visit to a complex nation full of wonder & woe
Calamansi is a small, round citrus fruit with an aromatic, sour bite. It is served on the side of...
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