Asia Travel Tips

29/05/2010

Great Wall of China: A photographic journey

The Great Wall was gradually built over the course of 2000 years (from about 220BC to the 17th century AD). The majority of what we recognize in photographs today as the Great Wall was created during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644).

27/05/2010

Last minute deals on popular Asian airlines

For those of you currently staying in Thailand, Thai airlines is offering a great "Discover Thailand" promotion. For only $278 a special pass is available that lets you fly economy class to any three ...

25/05/2010

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25/05/2010

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25/05/2010

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24/05/2010

Secret prison of the Khmer Rouge.

When the brutal Khmer Rouge came to power in Cambodia in 1975, they converted the former Chao Ponhea Yat High School into a horrific prison known as Security Prison 21 (S-21). Between 1975 and 1979 as ...

22/05/2010

The many attractions of South Korea.

South Korea has many attractions for a visiting tourist. Fabulous temples, exotic food, and excellent museums are available for the savvy traveller. Here is a sampling of some of the most popular attractions ...

21/05/2010

Bangkok unrest: Is Thailand safe to visit?

There are people getting killed on both sides of the conflict, buildings burning, sniper attacks, shopping malls closed, streets baracaded, soldiers running around with machine guns, and now a mandatory nightly curfew.

21/05/2010

Tokyo has two great Disney parks, Disneyland and DisneySea

Visiting Tokyo and looking for something fun to do with the whole family? Our friends at Disney have two great theme parks in Tokyo that will guarantee a fun time for all! Tokyo Disneyland: If you have ever visited one of the Disney parks here in the States, you already know what to expect. ...

17/05/2010

Some items that will make travel easier!

If you are faced with the prospect of a long airline trip, taking some or all of these essential items will make your travel experience a little less painful.

15/05/2010

Fun and unusual activities in Tokyo

Planning a trip to Japan? Why not participate in some of the more unusual activities that Tokyo has to offer? You'll still be talking about these months after the trip is over. At the top of everyone's list should be a visit to a maid cafe in Akihabara, the electronic and anime capital of Tokyo. ...

15/05/2010

Best Burgers in Pattaya

This may sound odd coming from a frequent visitor to Thailand, but I hate Thai food. Actually, I hate seafood and most vegetables, which unfortunately seem to be in 95% of Thai dishes. I do love Thai ...

15/05/2010

Technology for travelers has come a long way in just the last 10 years. On my first trip to Thailand back in 2000, I took a portable CD player with me that played MP3 files and a Sega Nomad to keep me ...

15/05/2010

All countries have their own set of rules of who may enter their country, for how long, and for what reason. In this article, I am providing a handy quick-reference visa guide. This guide assumes that ...

15/05/2010

There is a commonly held misconception that hotel rooms in Tokyo are all excessively expensive. Sure, you will find more $300 a night rooms in Tokyo than Tampa; but just as you wouldn't pay that room fare in Tampa, you shouldn't have to pay it in Tokyo either.

15/05/2010

Only have a day to visit Bangkok, and want to make the most of it? These 5 must-see landmarks can all be visited in a single day and some offer many different activities and things to see. Appropriate dress is required for entry at the wats (Buddhist temples), as well as the Grand Palace. ...

15/05/2010

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