I Got Altitude Sickness in Shangri-La
According to the legends, Shangri-La is a green Himalayan paradise. A mystical Buddhist haven where people never age. A peaceful, […]
China, Yunnan
Travel
China, Yunnan
Lijiang, China’s Touristy Time Warp
Do you want to travel back in time? Be careful. Anything you do in the past might alter the present,
China, Yunnan
The Magic of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. The name sounds like something out of an ancient myth or a 70s Kung Fu movie.
China, Destinations, Yunnan
Dali: The Town in China, Not the Painter
Not to be confused with the artist, the town of Dali is located a couple of hours’ train ride north
China, Destinations, Yunnan
Kunming: More than Just Nice Weather
Kunming is the capital of China’s mysterious, Southwestern Yunnan province. Kunming is known by such nicknames as “The City of
China, Destinations
Sanya is China’s Surprising, Secret Tropical Paradise
Sanya is China’s premier tropical island beach destination. It’s full of palm trees, beaches, and crystal-clear water, but remains relatively
Vietnam and Cambodia
It Took a Funeral for me to Fully Appreciate Hoi An, Vietnam
Hoi An, Vietnam is an ancient city, both bustling and quaint. The old streets are clogged with charming buildings. Walls
Thailand
Ko Samui and Ko Tao: Island Paradise or Overrated and Full of Lice?
Ko Samui and Ko Tao are two tropical islands that hang out in the warm tropical waters of the Gulf
Thailand
Sukhothai: You Should Visit Thailand’s First Capital
Historical ruins aren’t typically on the list of reasons people travel to Thailand. Especially considering that nearby Cambodia is home
Asia, Thailand
Why You Shouldn’t Skip Bangkok
Everybody says to avoid Bangkok if you’re traveling to Thailand. This mega-city is portrayed as a dirty, crowded, perverted cesspool.