asia
All Asia-bound travelers need some guidance before tackling the largest and most populous continent on Earth.
China Like You (Didn’t) Know It
Forget whatever you have heard about China previously, this country has too many dimensions and is way too diverse to be categorized singularly.
Learning to Love Vietnam
A while ago, I was living in Chiangmai, in Northern Thailand, while writing a book. Every three months, I had to leave Thailand to renew my visa, so I'd take a trip to one or other of the nearby countries, stay a week or two, then come back. These visa runs were special - a quick infusion of the new to break up my routine in Chiangmai
Roger WellsPublished 7 years ago in Wander10 Reasons Why I Want to Visit Japan, and Why You Should Too!
Japan is a unique country with its beautiful architecture and contrasting culture compared to the United States. I think we can all agree that Japan is an interesting and extraordinary trip. So, here is my list explaining why I want to visit Japan, and why you should too.
Loni BeachPublished 7 years ago in WanderBorocay Beach Time
The Philippines is a fascinating country — an archipelago consisting of over seven thousand islands. The main starting point is the capital Manila — a bustling, thriving city that somehow manages to blend a modern business environment with the chaos and confusion that seems to define the streets of many Asian cities.
Gareth JohnsonPublished 7 years ago in WanderThe Temples of Ubud
Indonesia’s holiday island of Bali is a stunning destination — the warm, tropical weather, the friendly people, the huge range of accommodation and dining options, or you could just focus on the spectacular beaches.
Gareth JohnsonPublished 7 years ago in WanderAn Expat Guide to South Korea
I moved to South Korea to pursue my Doctoral Degree last February 2015. I did minor research before coming in, since Philippines and South Korea are both Asian countries, I didn't expect there would be a need for huge adjustment. But in South Korea, prepare to be surprised! Here are some of the things I wish someone had briefed me about.
Cil BorlazaPublished 7 years ago in WanderFive Things I Love About Japan
A few years ago I was working in Japan for a couple of months. I’d visited briefly a couple of times before, but this was the first time that I’d had an extended stay.
Gareth JohnsonPublished 7 years ago in WanderDiscovering the Indonesian Island of Bali
The Indonesian island of Bali is a favourite destination for Australian holiday-makers, and it’s easy to see why. Here's a quick guide on how to get the most out of your visit to this beguiling tropical paradise.
Gareth JohnsonPublished 7 years ago in WanderBeauty in Transience
Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) "season" (it only lasts a week) is a fantastic time to be in Japan. Enjoyed across the nation by young and old alike, it is a festive occasion that has been passed down from generation to generation for some 12 centuries.
Made in DNAPublished 7 years ago in WanderHo Chi Minh to Hue and Hanoi: My Vietnam Diary
Over the Christmas 2016 holidays I took my first ever trip to Asia and visited my brother in his adopted homeland of Vietnam. I spent three weeks traveling a few cities, and kept a diary of what I got up to.
Rob LathamPublished 7 years ago in Wander- Top Story - March 2017
Why I Only Travel Solo And You Should Too
"A stranger sees us the way we are, not as he wishes to think we are." —Shadow of the Wind Exposed inquisitive exploration—that is what it means to travel the world, and in my case, solo; where experiencing different cultures, customs, nuances, and beliefs are a day to day learning experience and way of life.
Natasha SydorPublished 7 years ago in Wander Hong Kong: An Exercise In Controlled Chaos
Despite the fact that Hong Kong is a modern metropolis and one of the financial epicentres of the world, strong local traditions are still not lost among the infinite cultural crossovers. Aromatic scents and even the smell of oriental food hang in the air, enveloping you almost everywhere you go. Along the streets an infinite number of neon signs flash in both English and Chinese, huge TV screens hang from the walls of buildings, adding to a overwhelming sensory overload of flashing lights as a barrage of voices, music and background noise envelops its visitors.
Scott SnowdenPublished 7 years ago in Wander