Thailand’s Treasures Beneath the Andaman Sea
The sound of exploding firecrackers shattered the early evening calm as our four-day trip across the Andaman Sea got underway. After watching this traditional Thai...
By Bonnie Waycott
April 14, 2016 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Palawan: Backpacker’s Paradise to Grownup’s Haven
The Philippines is made up of over 7,000 islands, the majority of which seem to be blissfully gorgeous—local lore says that Alex Garland was inspired...
By Emily Paine
March 23, 2016 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Communing With the Gods on Miyajima
Miyajima is apparently where God (or is it gods?) lives. That seems like a fairly compelling reason to visit, and looking back at the island...
By Emily Paine
February 11, 2016 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
The Stunning Beaches of Shimane Prefecture
Although the tourism agencies do a fantastic job of marketing Okinawa as Japan’s top beach destination, it’s not always necessary to get off the mainland...
By Suzanne Bhagan
February 4, 2016 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Taking It Slow in Jaisalmer, India’s Golden City
Imagine a golden city in the middle of a desert. A place where people still live within fortress walls. A place of constant sunshine and...
By Suzanne Bhagan
January 7, 2016 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
A Weekend Getaway in Kuala Lumpur
With Malay, Chinese, Tamil and a host of other nationalities, Kuala Lumpur is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in Asia. Year-round tropical climate,...
By Suzanne Bhagan
December 31, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Izumo, the Land of the Gods
In addition to the castle town of Matsue, the San’in region is home to many of Japan’s founding myths. Shimane Prefecture, in particular, has a...
By Suzanne Bhagan
December 24, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Twelve Hours in Macau
Lying around 65 kilometers to the west of Hong Kong, Macau is literally a city of duality and worth a visit as one of the...
By Linda Haberberger
December 17, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle