“To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.” ― Bill Bryson
“To my mind, the greatest reward and luxury of travel is to be able to experience everyday things as if for the first time, to be in a position in which almost nothing is so familiar it is taken for granted.” ― Bill Bryson
For many western travellers, Asian countries tend to present a bit of culture shock. The sheer diversity in cultures and lifestyles from country to country is a far cry from the relative similarities of European neighbours.
And sure, you can spend an entire two weeks locked away from the world in a decadent beachside resort in Phuket, but for a true Asian travel experience, you need to embrace the reality sitting just outside your hotel lobby. To even try to encapsulate the continent in a few sentences would do it an insane disservice (not to mention make me look like a total fool). Instead, highlights.
If the aforementioned beach trip is your calling, South East Asia contains more than its fair share of picturesque coastlines. Krabi on the Southern Thai coast and the tiny islands in Southern Cambodia are among some of the most idyllic waters in the world. If you’re looking for an urban romp, what better city than the bustling, efficient and unique Tokyo? Or the historic Hong Kong? How about a trip back through time, a chance to ogle the stunning ancient temples of Angkor in Cambodia, the iconic Taj Mahal, the Forbidden City in China or even the mind-boggling cliffside temples of Nepal. And then there’s the food...
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If you can tear yourself away from a hot stone massage long enough to take a trip down to Ubud you’ll be doing yourself a tremendous favor with the incredible sights that await you.
Bustling, vibrant, sprawling, exciting—Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City is a haven for those who love that big city feel!
With dozens of tour operators and hundreds of dollars to be spent, planning a trip out on Vietnam’s Bai Tu Long Bay can be incredibly stressful. And yet, once you feel brisk sea air on your face and see the famous limestone towers, you’ll instantly forget why you were worried in the first place.
Wander amazed through the Ancient Town of Hoi An at night as its lit almost entirely by lanterns. Considered something of a time machine, Hoi An’s architecture reflects its roots as a Vietnamese fishing village, ancient Chinese sanctuary and old world European trading port.
Two weeks in Vietnam? Start in chaotic Ho Chi Minh City, set up beachside in Da Nang, explore old world beauty in Hoi An, marvel at limestone formation from an old junk boat and then end your journey in Ha Noi, where the bahn mi cannot be beat!
It's only seven in the morning and I'm already sweating profusely as I wait for a tour van to the Củ Chi Tunnels.
