One of the greatest ways to see Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia is by cycling around the area. The reason is that cycling will give you a completely new view than if you rode in a car or even in a Tuk-tuk. Cycling around the Angkor Was Temple complexes is a great way to…
Lessons about nomadic life in the Gobi Desert’s wilds and how using modern technology helps the nomads survive. When I visited the nomads in the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, I expected everything to be very primitive and poor. I was pleasantly surprised to learn the new type of Mongolian nomadic herders used a lot of…
I have lived in Asia for many years (Thailand, Vietnam, China, and Hong Kong). I have traveled throughout most of Asia at one time or another; it can be common for some dogs to wander the streets. Many of these same dogs could come up and bite you and infect you with rabies. Travelers to…
When I went to Mongolia, I was very impressed with the nomadic herders I met in the Gobi Desert. I learned a lot from them and how the nomadic herders in an area all work together as a support system for their small community. The Mongolian nomadic herders are animal herders who live in Mongolia;…
During my final year in college, I spent five months backpacking China. During this time, I learned about traveling alone, but one of the important ones was that I learned how to make friends while traveling. I met many friends I am still friends with during my five months of traveling alone. To travel alone…
Vietnam is a wonderful country. More and more people are beginning to discover Vietnam’s magnificent land and culture. Vietnam is also a wonderful and exciting country to visit. For a first-time visitor to Vietnam, we have compiled 32 Vietnam travel tips for the first-time traveler to Vietnam. These 32 travel tips will help ensure you…