Asia

View from the Deurali Pass in Nepal

Today's travel photo is of the view from the top of the Deurali Pass while hiking between the villages of Shivalaya and Bhandar in Nepal. I took this photo on the second day of my recent 24 day hike around the Everest region of Nepal. I started in Jiri the day before and hiked a [...]

By |2016-02-02T12:55:25+10:00December 15th, 2015|Asia, Destinations, Nepal, Photos|3 Comments

What you need to know about Hakuba, Japan

Hakuba valley in Japan is one of the world’s most popular skiing destinations. And once you get there, you’ll immediately know what the hype is all about. In the peak of the snow season from December through to February, you are almost guaranteed heavy snowfall (they average about 11 metres per season). There are a [...]

By |2016-02-02T16:15:06+10:00September 24th, 2015|Asia, Destinations, Travel Tips|1 Comment

11 Unusual Things to see and do in Hong Kong

The mention of Hong Kong brings to mind a bustling metropolis perfect for shopping and fine dining, yet Hong Kong is so much more. Go beyond the city boasting the most sky scrapers in the world and you’ll find jaw dropping scenery, sparkling clear blue waters and hidden beaches just waiting to be explored. A [...]

By |2016-02-02T16:22:23+10:00August 31st, 2015|Asia, Destinations, Guest Post|5 Comments

Ancient Stone Face at Bayon in Angkor Thom, Cambodia

Today's travel photo is of an ancient face carved out of stone at the temple ruins of Bayon in Angkor Thom, Cambodia. Bayon is one of the most impressive sites in all of Angkor, and is certainly the jewel of Angkor Thom - a huge ancient city in Angkor. It is characterized by these huge [...]

By |2016-02-04T12:44:39+10:00May 21st, 2015|Asia, Cambodia, Destinations, Photos|1 Comment

Temples of Laos: Wat Si Saket in Vientiane

Sitting opposite the Presidential Palace on the corner of Avenue Lang Xang and Setthathirat Road is Vientiane's oldest standing temple - Wat Si Saket. Although the nearby Haw Phra Keo is known as the oldest temple in the city by dating back to the 16th century, it has been destroyed several times. The entrance to [...]

By |2016-02-04T12:45:18+10:00May 17th, 2015|Asia, Destinations, Featured, Laos|4 Comments

Panorama: Freshly Planted Rice Field in Vang Vieng, Laos

Today's travel photo is a panorama of a freshly planted rice field in a small village outside of Vang Vieng, Laos. My last visit to Vang Vieng coincided with the rice planting season in Laos, and my bike ride through the spectacular countryside was made even more interesting as there were people out everywhere working [...]

By |2016-02-05T10:30:28+10:00April 3rd, 2015|Asia, Destinations, Laos, Photos|1 Comment

The Sanctuary of Phuoc Dien Tu Pagoda on Sam Mountain, Vietnam

It's day three of our tour of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam and our group of more than fifty noisy tourists has been reduced down to just four fairly quiet ones. As we leave Can Tho our driver takes advantage of all of the extra room in his minivan by filling it up with local [...]

By |2016-02-05T10:33:00+10:00March 24th, 2015|Asia, Destinations, Featured, Vietnam|2 Comments

Southeast Asia: My Favourite Place in 5 Countries

In all of my travels around the world over the years, the majority of my time has been spent in Asia. In fact, I've probably spent the good part of a year of my life over there. In Southeast Asia, so far I have visited five countries - well, six including Singapore - and I [...]

By |2018-07-24T16:00:20+10:00February 26th, 2015|Asia, Destinations, Featured|10 Comments

Bamboo Footbridge in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Today's travel photo is of a bamboo footbridge in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. These bridges are quite common in rural parts of Vietnam and other parts of Southeast Asia, and are usually built as a temporary river or creek crossing. Crossing this bridge, I was surprised out how strong it was and I felt quite [...]

By |2016-02-05T10:38:46+10:00February 21st, 2015|Asia, Destinations, Photos, Vietnam|1 Comment

Tan Ky House: A Traditional Home in Hoi An, Vietnam

The Old Town of Hoi An in Central Vietnam is full of beautiful old buildings, dating back to its days as an important trading port. The Chinese and Japanese merchants who settled here combined their influences with the local Vietnamese to create a truly unique mix of culture, and the architecture in Hoi An certainly [...]

By |2016-02-05T10:40:04+10:00February 11th, 2015|Asia, Destinations, Featured, Vietnam|4 Comments
Go to Top