On the Heritage Trail in Penang: Exploring Georgetown’s Colonial Past
In August of 1786, the British flag was raised for the first time in southeast Asia; however, the flag wasn’t first raised over Hong Kong or even Singapore. Instead, the …
Month: August 2012
Touring Mongolia with Golden Gobi: The Good and The Bad
For many years, Mongolia has been near the top of my travel wish list. So, needless to say, I was very excited when my travel plans allowed me to stop …
Muuido: A Great Beach Getaway From Seoul
Korea has some fantastic beaches to tempt visitors and expats alike, however, many of them are several hours from Seoul. Fortunately though, the island of Muuido is a great option …
Hugs, Not Drugs at Chiang Mai’s Tiger Kingdom
Imagine being able to enter the cage of a real tiger. Nervously approaching it, its eyes staring at you with curiosity, you slowly walk behind it; the prey has become …