Flying Through the Rain Forest with Flight of the Gibbon
When I was a kid, I hated anything high or fast; so, out were roller coasters, ropes courses, and ziplines. However, as an adult, I’ve come to really enjoy ropes …
Jim Cheney
5 Free Things to do in Singapore
Singapore is one of the most historically important cities/countries in Southeast Asia, but isn’t on the itinerary of many budget travelers because they think that it is too expensive. I’ve …
Learning to Cook Malay at Penang’s Tropical Spice Garden
The island of Penang in Malaysia is one of the world’s best places for food. In fact, in 2009, New York Times readers voted it the world’s second best city …
Hiking the Great Wall of Seongnam, South Korea
Sitting just outside of Seoul, South Korea is a fortress little known to the outside world: Namhansanseong. Significantly less well-known than the UNESCO recognized Hwaseong Fortress located in Suwon, Namhansanseong …
Is Singapore Worth Visiting on a Backpacker’s Budget?
Singapore has long been known as one of the most expensive cities in the world to travel or live in. Of course, what do you expect from the country that …
Visiting Nara Park in Japan’s Ancient Capital
Japan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Most visitors make it to Tokyo or Kyoto and might even make it as far as Hiroshima or …