Traveling Solo In Myanmar – 7 Things I Learned About The Golden Country
What’s in a name? Myanmar or Burma? Myanmar or Burma? Much to my surprise, I learned that both names are derived from the same word: the name of the largest ethnic group in Myanmar, the Bamar. Burma appears to be a
Myanmar Train Adventures – Slow-going from Inle Lake to Thazi to Yangon
I am a friend of slow travels. Myanmar trains - even the ones on tracks less than 30 years old - are notorious for their slowness. And when I heard about the “Slow Train to Thazi,” meandering at 30 km
Vietnam To Laos – Taking the Bus From Hanoi To Luang Prabang
Are you thinking about taking the bus from Vietnam to Laos? Here’s my account of the journey by bus from Hanoi to Luang Prabang plus some tips and considerations for planning your journey. Buying the ticket in Hanoi There are several ways
Travel Vietnam by Plane, Train, Bus, and Motorcycle
So you want to travel Vietnam but have no idea where to get started? This comprehensive guide gives you all the info you need to organize your travel in Vietnam by plane, by train, and by bus plus gives you
Siem Reap: Everything You Need To Know To Visit The Temples Of Angkor
Cambodia's Angkor ruins are much more than just Angkor Wat and the "Tomb Raider Temple" (aka Ta Prohm). The area boasts hundreds of temples and other sights. That is why you want to prepare your visit to Siem Reap and arrive
A traveler’s introduction to Israel and Palestine
Even combined, Israel and Palestine with the Westbank and Gaza do not cover a large area of land. Barely 500 km lie between the southern city Eilat at the Red Sea, and the northernmost point, Mount Hermon. The Dead Sea at
Public Transport 101 – Croatia
Croatia's public transport is well adapted to the needs of almost any type of traveler. There are half a dozen international airports, roads to all major destinations have been massively improved in the past decade, buses move budget travelers efficiently