Cambodia is best known for its historic temple ruins, most notably Angkor Wat, as well as the remnants of a mass genocide carried out by the ruthless Khmer Rouge Communist Party in the late 1980s. The country also offers many beautiful destinations including lakes, rivers, and misty mountains. The very best of Cambodia is the coastal region along the Gulf of Thailand, home to authentic fishing villages and some of Asia’s most unspoiled paradise islands with long white beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters. Come along as we explore Cambodia’s tropical [MORE...]
The Colombian north coast along the Caribbean Sea is packed with adventure, still devoid of mass tourism. Float in a bubbling mud volcano, and swim in pristine waters at palm-fringed [MORE...]
While any time is a good time to explore the beauty of Japan, winter months are truly special. Nothing better for mind and spirit than watching the soft snow falling while sipping on hot sake wine. In addition to the beautiful natural snow-covered scenery in winter, Japan’s culture smoothly intertwines with this special time of the [MORE...]
Argentina is a world in one. A country that offers rose-red deserts, snow-capped mountains, massive glaciers, rugged landscapes, vast plains, great food and wine, and the best tango dancing in the world. We travel all the way from the Bolivian border at the northern tip of Argentina down to Ushuaia, the southernmost town in the world. Along the way we explore the world-renowned Iguazú Waterfalls, we dance the tango in the nation’s charming capital, we crawl close to the wildlife of Peninsula Valdés, and walk on glaciers. Viva! Argentina. Thinking about Argentina, you may get visions of [MORE...]
In the remote far northwestern corner of Myanmar lies Nagaland – home to the Naga people who live peacefully on both sides of the border between India and Myanmar. During mid-January, the Naga people travel from far across the region to a chosen town where they spend three days celebrating the start of the new year. We joined them and were mesmerized. New Year is the time of the year when most of us are in a festive mood. Wherever you are in the world, there is a special time of the year when your culture calls on you to reunite with friends and family, or alternatively to head for [MORE...]
The Mediterranean island of Cyprus is a divided island where the Turkish Cypriots live north of the demilitarized zone, and Greek Cypriots to the south. The predominantly Greek population of the Republic of Cyprus live uncomfortably, and with regret, south of their Turkish neighbours. Welcome to a guitar-shaped island that claims to be the birthplace of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love! An island with an amber-coloured sweet dessert wine – commandaria – recognised as the world’s oldest named wine, dating back to the 13th century. Here, ancient tombs are carved from solid [MORE...]
Malaysia’s State of Sabah is located in the northern portion of Borneo Island, the third-largest island in the world. The island is politically divided among Malaysia and Brunei in the north, and Indonesia (Kalimantan) in the south. The “East Malaysian” states of Sabah and Sarawak make up about 26% of the island. Sabah is less than half the size of Sarawak and occupies the most northern tip of the island. Borneo is home to one of the oldest rainforests in the world, and Sabah has no shortage of untamed jungles. While large portions of the state remain inaccessible to most hikers, [MORE...]
Uzbekistan lies on an ancient trade route, the so-called Great Silk Road, between China and the Mediterranean. For hundreds of years, cities such as Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva were important outposts on this route where traders brought in much-needed goods and money to the locals and beyond. The area flourished as the many old buildings can [MORE...]
Laos is diverse and rich in scenery and activities, catering to the needs of most adventurers, culture seekers, Buddhist aficionados, and even the foodies! Laos used to be known as Lan Xang, meaning “The Land of a Million Elephants”. After years of war and loss of habitat, there are not many left… Laos is more renowned as “the most heavily bombed country in history relative to the size of its population” than as a popular tourist destination. During the Vietnam War, the US Army dropped about two million tons of ordnance during 580,000 bombing missions, mostly in the western region [MORE...]
