Spending 2 weeks in China is enough time to do everything from the Great Wall to a bunch of hole-in-the-wall restaurants serving up the best pan-fried dumplings. But it’ll also just scratch the surface. So here’s how to make the most of your China itinerary.
Want to travel Asia and earn money doing it? Teaching English in China can afford you the trip (and cultural experience!) of a lifetime.
China is a relatively safe country to travel. But it’s also full of adventure, from scenic hikes to interesting street foods. So travel insurance for China is a must.
China is a vast and wild country with a seemingly endless number of regions to explore. But is it safe to travel in China? Here’s everything you should know about traveling to this country full of iconic landmarks and natural wonders.
Blonde beaches, pulsating cities, rich rainforests, and blue oceans—Thailand has adventures on land and at sea. Check off the best highlights with this one month adventure Thailand itinerary.
If you’ve only got three months, this Southeast Asia itinerary will take you through the region’s best bits—both the highlights and the hidden gems.
Nobody wants trouble in paradise, but scams in Thailand are all too common. Watch out for these nine tourist scams and ensure your visit is abundant with adventure and not rife with struggles.
Bangkok is a city like no other. Whether you love it or hate it, you’re bound to make a few mistakes when you first visit. If you’re new to Bangkok, these are six mistakes you don’t want to make.
Thailand has adventure at every bend. From rock climbing without ropes to scuba diving without a tank, there is no shortage of adventurous things to do in Thailand that will push you to your very limits.
I spent eight days volunteering in Cambodia with Hands on Journeys. Voluntourism is a difficult topic to address, but if it’s done in a sustainable and responsible way it can make a big difference. We might even be able to change the world, one village at a time.
Curious to know what real, traditional Chinese food looks like? This isn’t that imitation Chinese food you get from the 24-hour Chinese restaurants around the
There’s a part of Siem Reap that most people never see. Many of those who visit Cambodia have only one thing on their agenda: the temples of Angkor Wat.
I had just arrived in Luang Prabang and, by some luck of the universe, I was staying at the same guesthouse as a group of
20 years ago Shanghai was nothing more than another fishing village in China. In a few short decades, Shanghai has undergone an incredible level of
“No no–you don’t come! No paper in passport!” The Thai man at the border between Thailand and Laos had begun shouting at a Canadian girl
I spent one month in Thailand, traversing the islands and beaches of the south, all the way up to the jungles of the north. Due
Chris is an old friend of mine and a first time traveler. He took off to Indonesia eight months ago to teach English and he’s been learning
The needles and probes I could at least understand, but the Vasoline on my belly just didn’t make any sense. I was getting an ultrasound
I had heard mutterings about an abandoned skyscraper in Bangkok. It was rumored to be haunted and forsaken. If I wanted to enter, I was going to have to
After 31 days in Southeast Asia, I was fed up. It had been 11 months since my move to Greater Asia, the majority of which
It was 5:30 in the morning and I could barely open my eyes. I had avoided tubing in Vang Vieng so I could wake up
UPDATE: I have been contacted by friends of Ms. Forget-Me-Not’s family and, in line with recent comments on this blog post, I can no longer
Ever wanted to ride elephants in Thailand? It was on my bucket list, too. But once I got there, I learned—very quickly—why you shouldn’t ride elephants in Thailand.
One look at this building and I knew I was going to like it here. Once upon a time, in 1975, a meditating monk discovered,
I shouldn’t even be telling you about this place. It’s that special. Wat Palad (or Wat Pha Lat) is a temple in Chiang Mai that
I slapped my palm against my forehead. “But we already ordered you one! Come on, man. You have to!” I’d be lying if I said I
What’s the point, anyway? If you want to go on holiday and drink, I won’t tell you off. But if you want to travel, why
Chinese and English are not easily interchangeable. After traveling all over China, I’ve compiled these photos of some of the funniest signs I’ve seen. Whether
I know. Everybody loves to crack jokes about how the Chinese will eat just about anything, including Scruffy and Po, your Bichon Frise and your
I didn’t have a clue what I was getting myself into… People often ask how I decide where to go, and I usually stumble with
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