Many western tourists to Thailand only see Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Pattaya. A pity, because Korat, Thailand’s second largest city is the gem of Thailand’s north-east, with tons of things to see and do for tourists and residents alike. Korat is very popular with Thais, but not so popular with western tourists. If you’re looking ...
Cambodia is a beautiful country, known for its architecture and landscape. After almost 30 years of war and destruction, the Cambodian people are rebuilding their lives, land, and culture. They are survivors in every sense of the word. They are very proud of their descent, families and country. Cambodia covers 181,035 square kilometers in the ...
Tourists often pass over the southeast Asian country of Cambodia, heading instead to its more “popular” neighbors, Vietnam, Thailand and Laos. If you’re seeking an unusual spring vacation destination, keep Cambodia in mind. The nation’s warm, white sand beaches, busy cities, lush national parks and ancient temples offer the perfect backdrop for a unique spring ...
As a travel writer, I’ve had the opportunity to explore a good portion of this world and fulfill many of my dream trips. Now I have a new dream international trip after discovering that National Geographic Expeditions offers a 24-day experience taking travelers to five continents via their own private jumbo jet. The Around The ...
Truly one of the world’s great wonders, the temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia are part of a vast complex and city constructed by the ancient Khmer people starting around the year 900. The area served as the capital of this once-great empire until the 13th century and was later abandoned. Located in Central Cambodia, ...
Many airlines have begun to introduce a new level of service, positioned between Coach Class and Business Class. Cathay Pacific now offers a Premium Economy service on their international flights. I had the opportunity to fly Premium Economy on a recent 13 hour flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles and here’s what I thought ...
A country debilitated by invasions, war, and oppressive regimes, Cambodia is slowly beginning to develop a safe travel infrastructure. Emerging from a spotted history, including the 1970s genocide perpetrated by Khmer Rouge dictator Pol Pot, the friendly but poor Cambodian people have cautiously begun to share their country with Western travelers. The major tourist attraction ...
When travelers think of India and the Taj Mahal, they are thinking of the city of Agra, whether they realize it or not. Although it is the Taj that attracts the most attention, and rightfully so, Agra offers other magnificent examples of the grandeur of Mughal India, such as the Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri. ...