The Thai city of Chiang Mai has plenty of history, culture, and amenities and makes for a great place to hang out for a while. Read my impressions of the city in this post! … More Chiang Mai – Thailand’s Northern Capital
Though they are dwarfed by the scale of the Angkor temples, Sukhothai and Ayutthaya both played important roles as regional capitals in their day. I find the best way to explore them is by bike – read on to follow along! … More Visiting the Former Capitals of Thailand – Sukhothai and Ayutthaya
Once the capital of a mighty empire, the city of Angkor has long been overtaken by the forces of nature. Join me on a journey back in time through the ruins of the ancient Khmer capital. … More Cycling Back in Time: A Visit to Angkor
Over a thousand miles separate the Vietnamese cities of Hà Nội and Hồ Chí Minh City, and you are spoiled for choice when it comes to stopping somewhere in between. Here are a few great options! … More Sài Gòn Bound
With its charming old quarter, chaotic traffic, excellent food, and welcoming people, Hà Nội is a fun place to adjust to the pace of life in Việt Nam! … More Feeling At Home in Hà Nội
The south Indian state of Tamil Nadu is a devoutly Hindu region with a rich heritage of worship and temple architecture. In this post, I delve into the fascinating religion, history, and culture of this ancient society. … More Tamil Temple Touring
I arrive in Chennai, the capital of the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This city is unlike any other city I have been to, and in this post I share my first impressions. … More Chennai – First Impressions of India
The Thai islands – they conjure up images of a tropical paradise of turquoise water and palm-fringed beaches. In this post, I share my experience on two of those islands: Koh Lanta and Phuket. … More Thailand’s West-Coast Islands
Traversing Territories 