Until 1930 the central highlands of Papua were believed to be completely uninhabited. But when two Australian gold prospectors made an expedition into the western central highlands, those assumptions were shattered forever. What they found were numerous tribes speaking hundreds of different languages and who lived in such isolation that they had no concept of the outside […]
If you live in Manila or are just visiting for a short time, you’ll no doubt come to the conclusion that traveling around the Philippines, while not difficult, can be time consuming. With destinations that often require a messy combination of bus, boat and tricycle you may find that you don’t have time to get […]
Nestled into the turquoise waters of the Banda Sea, the largely untraveled Kai islands are a microscopic jewel in the Indonesian Archipelago. With the vast majority of backpackers and travelers skipping these paradise isles for the easier prey of Sulawesi, Bali and Lombok, nine times out of ten you will be the only Robinson Crusoe […]
There aren’t many cities left in the world that can throw the visitor from the 21st century seemingly back to the 11th century as they turn a street corner, but Dhaka is without doubt one of the most extreme examples still out there. Bustling, teeming, colorful and perpetual serve well to describe this most overwhelming […]
After setting foot in the soft, powder sand of White Beach, you will probably be tempted to stay put all day. The warm azure water and lines of palm trees all set the scene for what is one of the world’s greatest beaches. Yet, Boracay offers you a lot more than just a perfect day on the beach. […]
Thailand can be one of the most beautiful tourist destinations on the planet, but it can also be one of the most dangerous. To those who travel extensively this warning may sound all too familiar, but don’t take it lightly. It is not uncommon to have certain dangers associated with popular tourist destinations. This is […]
Yangon, Myanmar is the former capital of Burma. After years of unrest, many of the conflicts in Yangon have been resolved, and now, Myanmar has been opened to tourism. Although the natural beauty of the Yangon makes the trip worth it, there are a few safety concerns, dangers and annoyances that linger in the city. […]
I have to admit, this article is intended for my little sister. She is in the process of planning her first trip to Thailand. So as a good big brother who has spent a fair amount of time in Thailand, I immediately thought of all the scams, dangers and annoyances that she might encounter. I’ve […]
The temples of Bagan are located in the Mandalay region of Burma and are the remnants of an ancient city once known as Pagan. These seemingly forgotten temples are now scattered across the scorched Burmese plains and connected by a labyrinth of dirt roads. The modern day town of Bagan is the jumping off point […]
