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Far East Travels-Inspired by Rick Steves, Lonely Planet, Anthony Bourdain and National Geographic.-Informative, enlightening, entertaining. Let John Saboe take you on journeys filled with spiritual celebrations and rituals, ancient festivals thrilling wildlife safaris, trekking and climbing quests and a vast array of food cultures. Learn about cultural differences, village life, urban exploration, street food, history and architecture in places like Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Nepal, India, Korea, Malaysia, Borneo, Indonesia, Taiwan and Japan. Stories, advice, and conversations from one of the most exciting adventure destinations on the planet-Asia.
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Hoi An, Vietnam Travel Advice From The "Ancient Town" from 2023-07-14T08:10:35
Hoi An, the Unesco World Heritage Site's streets are busting at the seams with visitors. It certainly appears that the old town has returned to the days of packed streets prior to the pandemic. I'm...
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5 More Annoyances To Watch Out For In Vietnam from 2023-07-04T11:23:13
In this episode I discuss 5 more typical annoyances or things tourists should be aware of when visiting Vietnam, especially for the first time. Once you master these and the last 5 in a previous ep...
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Vietnam Will Introduce 90 Day eVisas Beginning August 15 from 2023-06-26T12:17:32
It's finally happening! Vietnam's National Assembly agreed to extend the current 30 day tourist eVisa to 90 days for 80 countries. This will be the first time 90 day visas will be available to tour...
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5 Annoyances Or Scams You Can Avoid In Vietnam from 2023-06-23T04:30:22
In this episode I run down 5 common mistakes or uncomfortable situations you can avoid on your first trip to Vietnam. Some could be considered scams or overcharging, in other cases just minor uncom...
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Vietnam-Upcoming Changes To The Current Visa Policy? from 2023-05-03T09:18:34
I'm back! Thanks so much for your patience. A long needed hiatus from the podcast was due and I"m now delighted to return to regular podcasting of The Far East Travels Podcast in it's 8th year!
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Taiwan Is Open To The World! With Guest Photographer Bruno Black-Taipei from 2022-12-24T05:01:55
In October Taiwan eased restrictions once again welcoming visitors to "The Beautiful Island". My friend and longtime guest of the podcast photographer Bruno Black gives us an update on what's new a...
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Our Man In Kyoto, Japan [Tour Operator/Podcaster Niall Gibson] from 2022-11-11T02:30
A pleasure as always to have Kyoto based Niall Gibson, an expat Canadian, tour operator and host of the Kyoto Fun Podcast on the Far East Travels Podcast. Niall gives us an update on the current tr...
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Japan And Taiwan Are Fully Open To Independant Travelers! from 2022-10-31T05:00:52
After 2.5 years both Taiwan and Japan are fully open to independant tourism. In this episode I share more details about requirements upon arrival, particularily for the more complicated procedures ...
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Pot Smoking Tourists Not Welcome In Thailand from 2022-08-22T13:15:07
The quote "Pot Smoking Tourists Not Welcom In Thailand"recently comes from the Thai Health Minister. Updates and a throwback to a walkabout in the shopping districts during a visit in 2017. Bangkok...
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I've Got Covid + 3 Vietnam Cities In Travel + Leisure's Top 10 SEA Cities from 2022-08-08T09:41:35
This past summer was not the experience I was hoping for. What was to be outings and short visits around the country has turned into weeks of nursing colds, sinus infections, and now Covid. Fortuna...
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I've Been Sick, But Not With COVID! Back With A Travel Update For Asia from 2022-07-27T09:16:55
It's so glad to be back after a long break due to a cold and sinus infection. In the episode I'll discuss dealing with a common flu or cold after not having one for 2 years. Also more importantly w...
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Walking Through A Tourist Friendly Market In Vietnam from 2022-06-25T06:54:20
In this episode I take you for a walk through the Han Market in Da Nang, Vietnam. You'll immediately notice lots of interaction with local sellers as this market is geared a little more tourists th...
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Thailand Pass Is Finished July 1st/Visiting A Wholesale Market in Vietnam from 2022-06-18T09:37:40
It's official as of July 1st, no more uploading documents for a Thailand Pass. Proof of vaccination or for the unvaccinated a negative PCR test is all that's needed now to visit the country. This s...
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Tara Air Crash Nepal&Travel Updates From The Beach-Da Nang from 2022-06-05T09:18:30
Very tragic news out of Nepal this past week with another Tara Air crash on the Pokhara Jomsom route. The last crash on this flight, another Tara Air plane was in 2016. Although this route doesn't ...
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Vietnam Drops Pretests + More Travel News from Asia! from 2022-05-19T05:41:01
Vietnam along with several other countries have decided to drop pretests for fully vaccinated visitors. That makes entry to Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam relativeily easy to ...
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Traveling To Cambodia-First Border Crossing In Over 2 Years! from 2022-04-30T09:45:03
A short two night trip was the perfect way to transition into travel in pandemic, and perhaps soon to be endemic times. Cambodia currently is the easiest country to enter in Southeast Asia with no ...
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Cambodia Lifts PCR/Antigen Test Entry Requirements from 2022-04-02T14:17:01
Cambodia has taken the biggest step in lifting requirements for entry with the elimination of a negative test result upon arrival as well as the dropping of the antigen test. This will not only mak...
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Vietnam Officially Opens To Tourists from 2022-03-16T04:12:39
Vietnam opens to tourists for the first time in 2 years this week. Rules, protocols, and visa availabiltiy are still unclear at the time of broadcast. Officially citizens from 13 countries have bee...
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Vietnam Reopens To Tourists Beginning March 15 from 2022-02-20T13:02:30
It's official, Vietnam closed to tourists since March 2020, will reopen it's borders starting March 15th. Details as to what visas will be available and their validity length are still unknown but ...
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Vietnam's Minister Of Culture, Sports, Tourism Recommends March Reopening from 2022-02-04T08:49:30
Vietnam could reopen to international travelers as soon as by the end of March. The Prime Minister has also expressed that Vietnam should be prepared to reopen by the end of March and no later than...
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Test And Go Thailand Resumes February 1st(Plus travel news from Vietnam) from 2022-01-23T12:57:39
After a Omicron spike across Thailand the country will resume their Test And Go program beginning February 1st. Also new "sealed" flights from Bangkok to Phuket will allow international travelers t...
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Vietnam-Visitors On Free Extensions Must Exit By January 15 Plus Other Updates from 2022-01-13T08:51:44
Welcome to 2022 and the first episode of the year! I have been traveling in Southern and Central Vietnam for the past 3 week happy to be back in Da Nanag with the latest update. I talk about the la...
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African Countries Shut Out From Entering Southeast Asia from 2021-12-02T13:03:46
Up to 10 countries of South Africa have now been barred from entering Southeast Asian countries and South Korea. As well, anyone who has recently visited or transited through these countries have b...
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Cambodia Opens To Fully Vaccinated Travelers/Vietnam-First Tourists Welcomed Back In 20 Months from 2021-11-21T10:33:54
Cambodia surprised everyone recently abandoning their phasing in of tourism to fully reopening the country to travelers. They're even paying for the rapid test on arrival! That's two countries in S...
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Thailand, Bali, Japan, Hong Kong, Travel Updates&Patan's Durbar Square Part 2 from 2021-11-12T09:23:22
Navigating through the confusing Thailand Pass online registration as well as updates for travel openings for Bali, Japan, Hong Kong, and more. Although the odds are still in your favor you could e...
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Cambodia Announces Reopening Plan, News From Vietnam, Thailand And More! from 2021-11-03T12:40:18
Cambodia finally announces reopening plans set for the end of November. Thailand reopened this week to fully vaccinated tourists from select countries and Vietnam has more regions getting ready to ...
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Thailand, The Whole Thing, Reopens November 1st To Vaccinated Travelers from 2021-10-21T14:51:44
Yes, Thailand plans to now reopen the whole country beginning November 1st. This will be the first country in Southeast Asia to open to fully vaccinated travellers quarantine free in 18 months. New...
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Bali, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia Updates Plus Revisiting Batu Caves&Georgetown, Malaysia from 2021-10-08T15:55:27
It doesn't seem so long ago that I was living my dream traveling throughout this side of Asia. Things have drastically changed since the start of the pandemic but I still feel fortunate to be shari...
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Thailand/Vietnam Opening Delayed Until November(Plus Revisitng Cebu, Philiipines) from 2021-09-25T10:23:53
With supplies not meeting the demand for vaccines in Southeast Asia Thailand and Vietnam have postphoned reopening to tourists in specific locations until at least sometime in November now. Vietnam...
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Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Reopening October 15th Plus Revisting Taipei's Huge Wholesale Market from 2021-09-17T13:44:07
Everyone in the region I believe is monitoring the current results and success of the reopening of destinations in Thailand to fully vaccinated international travelers. With the recent outbreaks of...
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Revisiting Chiang Rai, Thailand Plus A Travel Update And Vietnam News from 2021-09-09T12:50:04
Chiang Mai is the start of Northern Thailand but don't miss that peaceful spot just a 3 hour drive north-Chiang Rai. Visiting both will increase your appreciation of both. Chiang Mai is bustling w...
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Bangkok, Thailand-Revisiting God Of Love Shrine&Shopping Mall District from 2021-09-04T09:13:45
No matter how you feel about shopping malls at some point during your visit to Bangkok you will most likely find yourself in Pathum Wan, the city's impressive shopping district with it's plethora o...
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Hanoi, Vietnam Revisiting The Charming Capital from 2021-08-30T13:03:03
Hanoi has always been one of my favorite cities in Southeast Asia. Charming, pedestrian friendly in many places, historic, vibrant, I miss visiting Hanoi very much. In this episode I return to Hano...
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia Riverside Revisited Plus Updates From Vietnam from 2021-08-25T13:00:23
In this latest episode I look back to a visit to Phnom Penh in 2019 with a morning walk through the markets and streets near the Riverside neighborhood tourist/backpacker area. This district of Phn...
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Mumbia, India-Revisiting The Maximum City Plus Ho Chi Minh City Hard Lockdown Update from 2021-08-21T07:52:46
In this episode I take you along to revisit a little slice of my last visit to Mumbai. The Maximum City is not as extreme as you might imagine. At least that's what I found. You can walk around sev...
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Revisiting Nepal's Adventure Capital-Pokhara Plus A Pandemic/Tourism Update from 2021-08-18T10:06:09
Pokhara is considered the tourism capital of Nepal. There are countless treks that begin or end in Pokhara including the great Annapurna Circuit, Annapurna Base Camp, Upper Mustang and Poonhill. Si...
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Revisiting Plus Update from 2021-08-15T10:29:41
It's been a stopover for many years but whether it's just a one night or multiple day stay I've never been disapointed visiting Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In this episode I give a brief update on the ...
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Siem Reap, Cambodia Revisited With Update from 2021-08-13T10:20:27
Siem Reap is the gateway to Angkor Wat and the Angkor Ruins and in my opinion is an absolute must-see on a multi-country visit of Southeast Asia. Yes, you'll compete with crowds including tour pack...
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia Update +Revisiting The Central Market 2019 from 2021-08-11T09:49:54
Up until earlier this year Cambodia had a very good handle on controlling the pandemic but a series of outbreaks that originated from nightclubs and casinos changed the situation beginning in Febru...
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Murder On Phuket, Thailand Plus More News From Asia from 2021-08-07T10:32:43
A horrible human tragedy this week on Phuket Island, Thailand where a Swiss female tourist was found murdered. More on that and the possible impact on tourism as well as other news from Southeast A...
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Okinawa, Japan Sand, Surf, Sun, Food, Fun Revisiting 2018 from 2021-08-03T10:51:48
I made a short visit to Okinawa in 2018, specifically Nha where I spent most of the 3 days I was there. It was enough to make me want to go back and explore this fascinating place that's considered...
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Phuket Sealed Off From The Rest Of Thailand/Revisiting Bangkok's Erawan Shrine from 2021-07-31T09:28:44
Phuket will be sealed off from the rest of Thailand in an effort to protect the island from the current wave of the pandemic. This is due to a record increases daily cases in the rest of the countr...
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Trekking Tips For Nepal/Revisiting The Annapurna Circuit from 2021-07-29T08:48:26
It's still in my opinion one of the greatest treks on the planet, The Annapurna Circuit. The Best of Nepal and a lesson in the diversity of culture on top of amazing landscapes and breathtaking pea...
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Nepal Update Trekking Fall 2021 Or Spring 2022 Plus Lockdown In Vietnam from 2021-07-26T11:03:18
In this episode I leave Southeast Asia for an update on the travel situation in Nepal, visas online, and will there be a fall trekking season. Nepal is one of my all time favorite places to travel....
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Phu Quoc Island Vietnam To Reopen In October + Reliving Previous Nha Trang Trip from 2021-07-23T13:35:08
News many have been waiting for has been the reopening of international tourism in Vietnam. This week it was announced that Phu Quoc Island has been approved for an October reopening. Details in th...
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Nha Trang, Vietnam Attractions And Luxury Villas from 2021-07-21T12:47:23
In this episode an overview of top sites you should see when you visit Nha Trang. In normal times this is a fun very resort feeling destination with hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese visiting her...
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Koh Samui, Thailand Opens To Tourists This Week/Update From Nha Trang, Vientam from 2021-07-17T14:18:22
Samui Plus, Thailand's latest opening to vaccinated tourists along with Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao was launched this week. I'll discuss that opening along with Phuket's "Sandbox" and I'll have an upd...
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Lockdown Reports From Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City/Phuket "Sandbox" Update from 2021-07-09T11:18:10
I am currently in Nha Trang, Vietnam, the Riveria of the South China Sea. With the new lockdown measures in place it looks like I will be here for awhile so I hope to share more about this very dev...
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Thailand To Reopen All Borders In 120 Days, Phuket And Bali July 1st from 2021-06-17T07:50:01
Probably the most ambition announcement of reopening to international tourism in Southeast Asia was made by Thai Prime Minister Prayut this week when he said Thailand will reopen all of it's border...
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Japanese Adventures During A Pandemic Year With @DaveInOsaka from 2021-06-12T12:10:11
DaveInOsaka, Dave Greco, shares with us his adventures across Japan this past year. Dave is a prolific livestreamer, YouTuber, who has a passion for sharing his travel experiences. Dave is a Canadi...
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Expat Conversations-From Ho Chi Minh City Inspiration From Animation Studio Producer Mark Arinsberg from 2021-06-04T08:19:24
Because of the recent lockdowns it's been easy to track down some expats and talk about what is living abroad really like. In this episode I speak with American Expat Mark Arinsberg about what life...
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Taipei, Taiwan Update On The Latest Pandemic News with Podcaster/Travelblogger Bruno Black from 2021-05-28T09:12:04
My good friend and travelblogger/podcaster Bruno Black gives us an update on the current pandemic situation specifically affecting Taipei City. Bruno is a long-time resident of Taiwan and currently...
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Southeast Asia/East Asia Pandemic Update from 2021-05-26T14:20:25
With the latest cluster outbreaks throughout East Asia to South Asia the prospect for borders reopening before the end of the year is becoming less likely. For those that have retreated to Thailand...
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From The Streets Of Da Nang, Vietnam-Update On Closures/Conditions from 2021-05-08T12:25:40
Since the end of the Reunification long weekend cluster outbreaks of COVID19 have resurfaced in Vietnam. In this episode a brief update on the current closures and conditions. As well as bars, karo...
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Travel Updates For Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos from 2021-05-01T09:30:54
Thailand is still planning on opening up Phuket to vaccinated tourists beginning July 1st despite a new spike in COVID cases throughout the country. Cambodia has seen the worst outbreak particularl...
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Retire in Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand? Which one is best for you? from 2021-04-15T09:40
In this episode I talk about the current requirements for obtaining a retirement visa in the following countries, outside of a pandemic situation, Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and also cover off h...
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Phuket, Thailand Opening July 1st, 2021 Plus More News From Asia and Australia/New Zealand. from 2021-04-07T08:32:38
It appears that Thailand is gearing up to open up to international tourists by July 1st. This will allow foreigners that have been inoculated with a COVID19 vaccine to enter Thailand through Phuket...
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Lonely Planet's Places You Can Go If You've Been Vaccinated from 2021-03-23T08:18:28
Is it what travel will look like in the future? Lonely Planet recently published a list of countries that is now allowing visitors to enter without quarantining provided they've been inocculated wi...
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Southeast Asia Opening To Vaccinated Tourists July 1? from 2021-03-16T04:15:13
Announcements mostly by tourism associations eager to help their members and clients reopen their tourism driven businesses have been making announcements in the last few weeks that tourism could p...
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China Beach(My Khe Beach)-Da Nang, Vietnam's Beaches from 2021-03-13T07:11:54
In this episode I'm coming to you from a little patch of sand on T20 Beach in Da Nang, Vietnam. In normal times on a Friday late afternoon I would probably be seeing many tourists on this beach tha...
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I've Moved To Da Nang, Vietnam from 2021-02-27T10:05:55
It's one of Vietnam's premier destinations, with a world-class pristine stretch of beach, plenty of outdoor activities in the region, ancient and historical sites and more. Da Nang, Vietnam is one ...
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Myanmar/Tet Update From Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 2021-02-06T09:43:31
In this episode thoughts on the recent coup in Myanmar and an update on Tet in Vietnam and the latest outbreak mostly in the north. Many Lunar New Year festivities are being scaled back across Eas...
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More About The Tet Festival from The Tet Festival Market in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 2021-01-22T12:59:50
Join me from one of a few Tet Festival Markets taking place in Saigon, Vietnam. This one from District 1's Le Van Tam Park. In the episode I talk about how unless you are visiting relatives here I ...
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Experience/Exploring The Tet Lunar New Year Market in Saigon/Cho Lon, Vietnam from 2021-01-16T14:36:44
In this episode more sounds and atmosphere direct from the Binh Tay Market, District 6&5, and the giant Tet Lunar New Year Market. One of the most colorful times of year has to be the lead up to th...
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Experience Episode-Walking Tour Through Saigon's Tanh Dinh Neighborhood from 2021-01-09T10:09:28
Another chance in this episode to feel the pulse of Saigon, Vietnam and it's Tanh Dinh Ward in District 1 with a walking tour of it's most prominent sites. Fully worth exploring whenever you visit ...
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Exploring Thi Nghe,(Traditional), Market In Saigon, Vietnam from 2021-01-02T09:45:27
Happy New Year! I'm back with another experience podcast with a walk through the Thi Nghe Market in Ho Chi Minh City's Binh Thanh District. This is a handy market for me to visit for street food, s...
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From The Bustling Ba Chieu Traditional Market in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 2020-12-31T07:39:39
Join me for a walk through one of the busiest local markets in Saigon, Vietnam. The Ba Chieu Market is located in Ho Chi Minh City's Binh Thanh District, a short 10-12 minute taxi ride from Distric...
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Mumbai, India-Streetfood, Restaurants, Accomodations from 2020-12-28T11:05:46
There's so much to cover for India's biggest and richest city, Mumbai. In this episode I'll start with the streetfood, some of the restaurants I enjoyed on my last visit, what to expect as far as a...
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Christmas in Saigon 2020 What's It Like + Revisiting Northern Thailand from 2020-12-25T11:22:35
I often get asked what's Christmas like in East or Southeast Asia. On this Christmas morning in Ho Chi Minh City I woke up to the din of traffic noise, sellers with loud megaphones blasting out mes...
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Travel For Work and Tourism in Asia During Pandemic? Where? from 2020-12-23T10:34:02
I do not recommend travel for leisure at this time but there are places that currently welcome tourists. I did not mention Thailand but the Kingdom is now open to tourists from all countries. Pleas...
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Malaysian Borneo(Sarawak) A Look Back from 2020-12-19T10:32:50
In this episode a short update on apps that will most likely be used to confirm COVID tests and vaccines before you board your flight in the future. As well as a look back at one of the most undera...
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Thailand Re-opens To All Tourists/Update From Vietnam/Nepal 2018 Highlights from 2020-12-16T10:40:02
Thanks so much for supporting the podcast. It's been way too long since my last update but in this episode I have alot to cover including the current situation in Southeast Asia and the re-opening ...
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Travel Industry Expert Tom MacLean On When We Can Expect International Travel To Resume from 2020-09-26T06:25:38
Tom MacLean is a travel expert and travel entrepreneur who has been a professional in the travel industry for 20 years. Tom is also a world traveler and extremely passionate about travel and like a...
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90 Day Thai Tourist Visas-Extendable to 9 Months Available Soon! from 2020-09-18T08:27:14
The Thai government voted this week to implement a new 90 day tourist visa that would be available from possibly sometime in October. This 90 tourist visa would cost 200 baht and be extendable up t...
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Why Planning Future Travel Right Now Is So Important To Your Mental Health from 2020-09-15T08:44:50
I was recently inspired by two articles published this year by National Geographic and The Washington Post on why it's so important for our mental health to continue making travel plans during this...
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Phuket, Thailand Opening Up For Tourism? Pandemic Travel Update from 2020-09-07T08:21:27
Will Phuket be opening up to select international travelers October 1st? That's the question, actually there are several things regarding the "Phuket Model" that haven't been cleared up one of whic...
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Southeast Asia/East Asia Travel Update from 2020-08-19T09:36:21
Currently there are no countries issuing tourist visas in either Southeast Asia or East Asia. I think it's safe to say that with a possible exception of one or two countries it will still be some ...
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Travel Inspiration-Indian Cinema, Mumbai/South India TravelReminiscing from 2020-07-06T13:39:24
In this episode I share how lately I've opened up my imagination to travel through watching Indian cinema and looking back at my last extensive trip to Mumbai and South India.
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Malaysian Borneo-Food, Adventure, Wildlife Top Things To Do from 2020-06-24T08:44:45
Honestly I really don't know why I don't talk about Malaysian Borneo-Sarawak/Sabah more! I have so many wonderful memories of these places to eating amazing seafood dinners to climbing to the roof ...
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Visiting A 200 Year-Old Bustling Traditional Market in Saigon, Vietnam from 2020-06-20T08:28:15
Thi Nghe Market located in Binh Thanh District, a short ride from District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City is a bustling non-tourist market. This market has been in this location for over 200 years and today...
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Nepal, Kilimanjaro, South America Trekking Tips from 2020-06-08T13:21:01
Thought I would review some of my best tips for getting prepared for a trek whether it's one of the amazing trails of Nepal, Mt. Kilimanjaro, or trekking and climbing in South America. These are pl...
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Top 5 Favorite Treks In Nepal-Let's Dream And Start Planning Adventures from 2020-05-29T09:28:07
I'm tired of talking about closed borders, expiring visa and repatriation flights. Let's get back to dreaming and planning our next trip or adventure. In this episode I rundown my top 5 treks to do...
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The Art Of The Flight Deal with Dollar Flight Club's Jesse Neugarten from 2020-05-13T08:35:06
Want to learn some super valuable tips to help you plan out your flights for the future? Jesse Neugarten is the founder of the Dollar Flight Club, a membership based service that offers members who...
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Life in Conflict Zones/Yasser Arafat/COVID-19 in Vietnam With Retired CNN/ABC News Photojournalist Ste from 2020-04-28T07:50:48
Retired CNN/ABC News/Reuters photojournalist Stephan Patterson shares stories from his career spent in the Middle East, including his meeting with Yasser Arafat, The Bosnian War, and his recent tri...
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Seeking Medical Advice Tips/COVID-19 Update Southeast Asia from 2020-04-20T12:12:28
Finding a doctor for a specific ailment isn't always easy when you're traveling abroad. In this episode I share a recent personal experience and a couple of handy tips that can help with your searc...
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Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia Travel Updates-COVID-19 from 2020-04-07T12:48:17
Sharing what's happening in East Asia and Southeast Asia as travel restrictions become more tight, flights out almost non-existent and support scarce. This information and stories are hopefully com...
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State Of Emergency, Mandatory Masks, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia And More from 2020-03-28T13:06:16
My apologies to those who are currently stranded the information in this podcast is more to inform others as to the current situation in the region. Of course you are already aware of the limitatio...
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Vietnam, Thailand and more COVID-19 Updates from 2020-03-20T13:38:27
Things are changing every few hours it seems here as more cases of COVID-19 appear in different countries affecting global travel. For those that are still traveling in Southeast Asia it's best to ...
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Bangkok, Thailand COVID-19 Update With @DaveinOsaka from 2020-03-13T08:00:49
DaveinOsaka is a live-streamer on Periscope/Twitter and often shares his travel experiences and daily life from Osaka, Japan where he is an English Professor. Dave is a frequent guest on the podcas...
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Vietnam-Health Declaration For All Arrivals + More Updates/News from 2020-03-06T10:30:14
For all of those entering Vietnam you will now be required to fill out a declaration of health form. You can either do this at the airport on arrival or fill out the form and submit it on this webs...
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Vietnam Visa Changes/Covid-19 Update Korea To Vietnam from 2020-03-04T03:00:05
Latest news on changes to the Vietnam Visa program. Upcoming changes that could affect your trip after July 1, 2020. Coronavirus/Covid-19 upate with travel updates/restrictions for arrivals to Viet...
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Vietnam/Southeast Asia COVID-19 Update-All Arrivals From Korea Now Quarantined from 2020-03-03T05:53:41
Bringing you the latest from East Asia and Southeast Asia on the coronavirus/COVID-19 situation. All flights from Korea will now be quarantined and as of March 5 all Vietnam Airlines scheduled flig...
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Taiwan/East Asia COVID-19 Update with Travelblogger Bruno Black In Taipei from 2020-03-01T05:29:36
More on the ground COVID-19 updates from Asia! In this episode travelblogger and frequent contributor to the Far East Travels Podcast Bruno Black gives us an update from Taipei on the COVID-19 situ...
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Japan COVID-19 Update With Travel Expert/Podcast Host/Kyoto Resident Niall Gibson from 2020-02-29T07:28:51
I've invited Niall Gibson who is a resident of Kyoto, Japan, a travel expert and host of the Kyoto Fun Podcast to fill us in on the COVID-19, coronavirus situation in Japan. The U.S. State Departme...
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COVID-19 Update from Saigon, Vietnam from 2020-02-21T10:48:21
I'm back in Ho Chi MInh, (Saigon), Vietnam with an update on the current COVID-19 situation from Southeast Asia and East Asia. Travel news and travel tips and individual stories of how people are c...
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Coronavirus Update/Timely Travel Tips For Southeast Asia from 2020-02-12T09:20
The worldwide death toll for the Coronavirus or COVID-19 is now at over 1,000. Certainly this virus should be a serious concern for those in areas where it's widespread like in Hubei Province, Chin...
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Coronavirus Impacting Siem Reap Tourism-Live Report from 2020-02-05T09:13:41
Walk with me around some of the nightmarkets and hot night spots of Siem Reap as I assess the serious drop in tourism as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Unfortunately this is severely impacti...
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Coronavirus Update With Travel Advisories-U.S.,Australia, Canada, U.K. from 2020-01-31T09:25:52
With the situation for travel to China worsening the State Department Of The United States has issued a Level 4 travel advisory to China for it's citizens. To put this into context Level 4 is the s...
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Vietnam Visa Rules Are Changing from 2020-01-30T04:52:23
How this slipped by me I still don't know but I found out just this week that Vietnam is amending their visa rules as of July 1st, 2020 and it's possible you could be affected. Although I still hav...
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Self-Reflection On A Return Visit To Siem Reap/Also Battambang, Kratie, Kampot from 2020-01-25T10:28:07
In this episode I talk about the opportunity one has to reflect on their self-improvement and personal growth while revisiting a travel destination. I've had the opportunity to do this on my curren...
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On The Road In Siem Reap, Cambodia With Amateur Traveler Tudor from 2020-01-24T09:32:37
I'm always excited to hear from listeners of the podcast. What's even more special is a meet-up when we cross paths on our travels. I recently heard from Tudor, a Berlin resident originally from Tr...
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Siem Reap, Cambodia-My Favorite Walk-To The Royal Residence/Raffles from 2020-01-22T10:10:21
I asked my Twitter/Periscope follower to chat with me ask I walked along the Siem Reap River towards the Royal Residence and Raffles Grand Angkor Hotel. If you're looking to get away from the main ...
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Siem Reap, Cambodia-What's Changed After A 5 Year Absence from 2020-01-17T13:46:49
It's my first visit to Siem Reap, gateway to the Angkor Ruins in 5 years and I've got an update for you on what's changed. The current state of outside investment and growth is certainly reflective...
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Walk/Chat-Orussey Market(wholesale)-Phnom Penh, Cambodia from 2020-01-11T10:23:52
Sharing an experience walking through the commercial center of Phnom Penh, Cambodia at the massive Orussey Market. As I shared this broadcast with my live Twitter/Periscope followers I field some ...
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Self-Catering/Shopping In Phnom Penh, Cambodia from 2020-01-07T09:40:27
In this episode I want to cover off some suggestions and tips for traveling, especially for extended periods of time with some self-catering tips. I prefer to self-cater my breakfasts if I'm not st...
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Top Scams In Phnom Penh, Cambodia from 2020-01-04T09:49:04
I had a few suggestions or warnings on a couple of my latest Phnom Penh YouTube videos to share or mention some of the scams that continue to go on here in the capital. The one I was intrigued by t...
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Too Many Tuk Tuks In Phnom Penh, Cambodia-Tips/Advice from 2019-12-31T13:50:33
The supply far outweighs the demand for tuk-tuks in Phnom Penh and probably in Siem Reap, Cambodia as well. How do you manage the situation? It can be overwhelming to be asked several times an hour...
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia-Travel Vlog Update from 2019-12-29T07:52:19
I hope you are enjoying the holiday with family and friends and wish you a very healthy, joyful, and prosperous 2020. This past Christmas week has felt quite uneventful and from an outsider, one of...
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Dry Season Or Rainy Season? When's The Best Time To Visit-East Asia/Southeast Asia from 2019-12-26T06:22:49
An email from a listener who had a question on whether he should keep his plans for visiting Vietnam during the wet season or change it to the dry season inspired the topic for this episode so than...
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Phom Penh, Cambodia-Wandering It's Iconic Central Market from 2019-12-18T09:37:05
The Central Market is definitely one of my top sites to see in Phnom Penh. Personally while staying in the capital on most days I'll find myself here even for just a half-hour. It's buzzing with ac...
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Street Life Saigon-Visiting A Clothing Market from 2019-12-10T03:19:19
Nguyen Trai Street is a vibrant local shopping area of Saigon's District 5. If you want real deals on clothing this is the place to visit. You'll find the prices here up to 30% of similiar items in...
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Finding Christmas In A Wholesale Market In Saigon, Vietnam from 2019-12-01T08:15:30
I always love visiting the Binh Tay Market in District 6 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It's chaotic in the slowest of times. When I first started visiting HCMC I often visited the market in the mor...
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Christmas in Saigon, Vietnam from 2019-11-26T13:46:47
How do people celebrate Christmas in Saigon, Vietnam? In this episode I chat about how people celebrate this holiday and what to expect if you visit at this time of year. Being a primarily Buddhist...
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"Live" From A Traditional Vietnamese Market/Listener Feedback from 2019-11-19T04:04:06
Vietnamese markets are always a favorite place of mine to wander. A huge variety of fruit, seafood, and abundance, especially in Ho Chi MInh City and around this region that draws on food productio...
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Cambodia-Is It Safe To Travel? from 2019-11-16T10:59:51
A listener recently sent me a message asking how safe is it to travel to Cambodia these days. He was about to visit the country for the first time with his girlfriend. The recent news of a young Br...
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Kyoto, Japan-Ban On Street Photography And More with Kyoto Fun Podcast Host Niall Gibson from 2019-11-12T09:36:56
In this episode Kyoto, Japan resident Niall Gibson joins me for a chat on the new Reiwa era that marks a new emperor and empress. We also talk about the recent ban on street photography in the trad...
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Visas General Overview-East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia from 2019-11-07T14:52:19
Some basic information on what you need to know about visas in these regions. One thing that is the general rule of thumb is to have a passport that's valid for 6 months beyond for first day in th...
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Air Pollution-Being Prepared East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia from 2019-11-04T10:58:47
Unhealthy levels on the Air Quality Index are a fact of life in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. In this episode I review the AQI so you'll have some context as to what could be considere...
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Travel Apps&Airlines-My Favorites from 2019-10-25T14:26:02
In this episode I give you a quick run down of my go to apps for booking hotels, airlines, food delivery, rideshares, and general use and information. I did not mention rail apps that are handy for...
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Vegan Friendly Cities-PETA Asia's Top 10 Cities-Asia Review from 2019-10-19T01:43:30
Full disclosure, I'm not 100% vegan, maybe 85%, which I suppose would infuriate some people because veganism seems to be just as much if not more of a cause than just a diet preference. Choosing to...
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Saigon, Vietnam-My Recommended Top 6 Sites To See from 2019-10-16T10:31:02
There are definitely much more than just 6 sites or places to see in Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City but if I had to narrow it down to a few select these are the places I recommend you should see-especi...
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Netflix Street Food Asia Neighborhood Walk-Saigon, Vietnam from 2019-10-09T14:30:56
Join me on a walk through Co Bac/Co Giang the streets and area that was featured in the Netflix series Street Food Asia Ho Chi Minh City episode. You'll will definitely feel the rumble and energy o...
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Saigon's Iconic Dong Khoi Street-Walk With Me from 2019-10-07T11:18:08
Join me on a walk from The Saigon River to The Notre Dam Basilica(Cathedral), on one of Saigon's most iconic streets, Dong Khoi. During the French Colonial period it's name was Rue Catinat and even...
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Traditional Vietnamese Market Walk-Saigon, Vietnam from 2019-10-05T04:13:50
Walk with me as I explore the latest fruit and produce offered at a traditonal non-tourist market in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The Tan My Market is located in District 7, not an area frequented by...
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Sim Cards In Asia-All You Need To Know from 2019-09-26T02:59:15
Thanks to Tod Pohlmann of the San Francisco Bay Area for his question about SIM cards in Asia. I hope I've covered off everything you need to know about SIM cards in East Asia, Southeast Asia, or S...
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Kyoto, Japan Expert/Kyoto Fun Podcast Host Niall Gibson from 2019-09-24T15:05:02
It's always a pleasure to have Niall join me on the podcast for chat about one of the most visited cities in Asia-Kyoto, Japan. Niall has been living in the most traditional city of Japan for over ...
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Highlights, Comparisons-Phnom Penh, Cambodia vs. Saigon, Vietnam from 2019-09-19T09:21:06
I'm sharing some more of my experiences and cost comparisons between Phnom Penh and Saigon. I was asked recently while I was in PP whether it was cheaper than Saigon. The Phnom Penh cost of living...
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia-Getting A Long Term Visa/Tourist Visa from 2019-09-12T09:49:08
At one time Cambodia was one of the easiest countries in Southeast Asia to obtain a long term visa. Just a matter of applying for an "Ordinary" visa when you arrived and renewing it to a business v...
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia-First Impressions After Four Years from 2019-09-08T10:22
As I settled in after arriving in Phnom Penh after my last visit 4 years ago and felt a comforting sense, a wonderful gift of experiencing so many different cities in and cultures in Asia and recog...
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Lonely Planet's Top 10 Friendliest Cities-Vancouver #1-Really? from 2019-09-04T10:42:32
Having lived in Vancouver most of my life I have lots of great memories and for sometime I couldn't imagine myself living anywhere else, so I have no ill or bad feelings about the place. But I was ...
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Live From Greenland with Live-Streamer @DaveInOsaka from 2019-08-24T10:19
Far East Travels Podcast friend DaveInOsaka joins us from Ilulissat, Greenland for a beyond The Far East episode sharing his journey through this mysterious island full of ice fjords and sled dogs....
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Saigon, Vietnam-When The S*** Hits The Fan, The Adventure Begins from 2019-08-21T07:58:41
Yves Chouinard, the founder of the Patagonia adventure gear and clothing company once said the adventure doesn't begin until the s*** hits the fan. In this episode I share some of my misadventures ...
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Hong Kong Protests Traveller's Update from 2019-08-09T08:00:21
Demonstrations and the intensity of protests have escalated over the past couple of weeks leading to violence and unpredictability. As a result many countries have increased the degree of caution t...
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Renewing Your Passport Abroad from 2019-08-07T08:32:55
Replacing a passport due to loss or theft is obviously necessary when traveling but what about just a normal renewal process? For many the only time they will ever need to visit their consulate or ...
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Refused Entry To Thailand-Visa Runs Do's And Don'ts from 2019-08-01T08:25:47
The latest episode was inspired by a chance meeting with an expat Irishman in Saigon this week. I asked him where he was off to after Saigon. He said to me Thailand, but he had troubles with obtain...
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Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan-Listener Travel Review from 2019-07-28T07:47:10
I'm always eager to receive email feedback from listeners of The Far East Travels Podcast. Scott from Utah recently came back from an extensive trip covering Hong Kong, The Philippines, and Taiwan ...
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Food Paradise-Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 2019-07-27T07:16:48
Kuala Lumpur easily is one of my favorite food cities. The cultural mix of Chinese, Malay, and Indian cuisines as well as the various dishes that are a result of this meltling pot of cultures makes...
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Dental Tourism In Vietnam/Southeast Asia from 2019-07-17T10:29:06
Having access to quality low cost dental procedures is a wonderful privilege if you live in Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam, Thailand, or Malaysia. In this episode of the podcast I discuss ave...
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Budget Airlines In Asia-What You Need To Know from 2019-07-12T14:45:19
Budget airlines in Asia are definitely an economical way to travel with some flights as low as $25USD for a 90 minute trip, maybe even cheaper in some cases. The cheapest flight I've ever booked wa...
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Nepal Trekking-What To Expect On a Trek From Food To Accommodations from 2019-07-08T08:46:05
If you are new to trekking and are thinking of going to Nepal to trek Everest Base Camp, The Annapurna Circuit, or Annapurna Base Camp this episode should give you enough details on what to expect ...
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Nepal-Which Trek Should I Do? from 2019-07-02T10:14:16
Visiting Nepal for the first time and wondering which trek should do? The one you want to do is my straight answer. But I do understand that people sometimes have time constraints so I've offered u...
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Life In Japan With Expat DaveInOsaka/Working/Dating/Holidays from 2019-06-27T11:18:12
My Expat series continues with Canadian expat DaveInOsaka on life in Japan. Dave has been working and living in Osaka, Japan for 18 years and shares what it's been like for a guy from Hamilton- Ont...
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Hong Kong Update-Consulting Your Country's Travel Advisory from 2019-06-20T07:46:36
With the recent mass demonstrations taking place in Hong Kong I thought it would be an appropriate time to review utilizing your country's travel advisory. No matter where you are planning your upc...
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Johnny Depp, Jack Nicholson, Jodie Foster-Sumo Guide To The Stars Mark Buckton from 2019-06-16T08:23:19
Mark Buckton has been a Sumo commentator and expert guest on BBC and many other radio and TV outlets worldwide. Mark also wrote a column on Sumo for The Japan Times for 12 years. Most recently Mark...
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Travel Photography-Expert Tips with Pro Photographer Craig Ferguson from 2019-06-13T08:52:31
Some fantastic tips and suggestions with special guest Australian-born, Asian based pro photographer Craig Ferguson. Craig has a commercial photography business based in Taipei, Taiwan and has an i...
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Beijing And Xiamen, China-North/South Differences with Travelblogger Bruno Black from 2019-06-10T04:22:54
The Great Wall and The Forbidden City-two of the world's top sites to visit-why Beijing is on most traveler's bucket lists. I invited travelblogger Bruno Black on the podcast to share insights into...
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Malaysia Recap Of Latest Kuala Lumpur And Penang Visit from 2019-06-09T07:01:10
I do enjoy my visits to Malaysia as always. I've spent lots of time in Kuala Lumpur visiting all of the important sites and enjoying some of Southeast Asia's best food. This trip was no exception. ...
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Penang, Malaysia-George Town-Walking Around The Unesco Designated Old Town from 2019-06-05T09:46:33
Join me for travel chat and discussion walking through the historic and Unesco World Heritage designated Georgetown, in Penang, Malaysia. I've spent lots of time in Kuala Lumpur and East Malaysia, ...
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Malaysia-Food Talk/Kuala Lumpur/Penang-Ramadan/Georgetown Unesco Holiday from 2019-05-27T15:28:50
Visit my PaI have been a frequent visitor to Malaysia now for several years and it's been one of the biggest surprises for me. I never thought or knew how much I would enjoy Malaysia whether it be ...
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Southeast Asia Best Travel Times + Following Your Dreams Of Living Abroad from 2019-05-20T07:43:57
Discussion on my recommended times for traveling in Southeast Asia and a little bit of travel inspiration on how to start to make your dreams come true with a life abroad whether it be for work or ...
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North Korea-Americans Are Still Banned From Visiting the DPRK-So Why Go Anyways? Travel Chat With Expat Dave Grecco from 2019-05-17T05:54:45
Americans are still banned from entering North Korea at the time of publishing this episode. Otto Warmbier was a U.S. citizen and college student visiting North Korea in 2015/2016 when he was arres...
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Begpackers-Why Do Some People Hate Them? Plus Passport And Visa Advice from 2019-05-15T06:18:55
Recently I've noticed more negative tweets and other posts on social media denouncing begpackers. In case you didn't know, a begpacker is basically a backpacker that is soliciting for funds through...
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Essential Travel Items- Excluding Mobile Phone/Bank Cards/Cash from 2019-05-13T13:01:37
After mobile phones, bank cards, and cash, what is your essential travel item. That one thing that you always must take with you on your trip. I share with you mine and listeners and followers shar...
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Listener Travel Stories-The Far East And Beyond from 2019-05-12T08:02:16
Thanks to those who share their travel stories, whether they are funny, serious, thought-provoking, or just very interesting. Would love to hear from you and your funniest, scariest, or life-changi...
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Cambodia Power Outages/Dry Season Update- And More Travel Chat from 2019-05-08T08:32:07
Just quick update on the current power outage situation in Cambodia. Some hotels and guesthouses do have their own generators but expect power outages overall during the current dry season. Hopeful...
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Saigon, Vietnam-Walkabout-Travel Tips And Advice from 2019-05-04T08:54:44
Continuing my walkabout series from The Ho Chi Minh City Museum To The Reunification Palace. I plan on doing more of these walkabout talks throughout the region in the coming months. I always welco...
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Sleeper Buses, Buddhist Temple Etiquette, + More Topics On Travel Chat Walkabout In Saigon, Vietnam from 2019-05-01T14:35:23
Continuing my series of walkabout chats in this episode discussion on sleeper buses, (not my favorite mode of transportation), Buddhist Temple etiquette, and more topics as I walk around Saigon. Ha...
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Super Touristy Ben Thanh Market-Exploring On Foot This Neighborhood Of Saigon, Vietnam from 2019-04-27T14:19:58
Interested in cheap brand name running shoes, knock off goods and souvenirs when in Saigon? Then head for the Ben Thanh Market as many visitors do! In this episode I get back to doing walkabout pod...
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Bangkok Airport/Taxi Scams-Traveling Authentically In Southeast Asia With MJ Klein from 2019-04-16T14:01:23
My guest MJ Klein shares his Bangkok taxi scams at the airports and we chat about traveling authentically in Southeast Asia. These taxi scams are for the most part easily avoidable either by using ...
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Travel Scams-My Follower's First-Hand Accounts from 2019-04-14T08:04:47
This will be the start of an on-going series on travel scams with first-hand accounts from followers on my livestream accounts, Periscope an Facebook, as well as contributions via messaging and ema...
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Money Tips For Travelers-ATM's, Credit Cards, Traveler's Checks, And E Wallets from 2019-04-08T11:47:53
Had my Visa card retained by an ATM machine this week in Ho Chi Minh City inspiring me to create a what I hope is helpful information to prepare you for your next trip. My card has an app that lock...
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Saigon Getaways-Can Tho(Mekong River Delta)/Da Lat/Non-Tourist Markets from 2019-03-29T10:28:40
Coming to you from Saigon with a quick catch up chat and some travel idea getaways, two of my favorite places-Da Lat and Can Tho. Da Lat is a popular honeymoon getaway for Vietnamese and is a wise ...
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“I Didn’t Have To Ask”-Favorite Great Service Stories from 2019-03-22T10:25:37
Do you have a story of extraordinary service from one of your visits to Asia? Send me your best story of service to john@fareasttravels.com! Would love ...
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Traveler’s Diarrhea Essentials from 2019-03-20T07:12:23
I’m sharing out some advice again on dealing with traveler’s diarrhea after a personal episode of it this past week. Is there a way to avoid it? Completely? If there is I still haven’t discovered i...
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Shanghai, China Travel Tips/Food/Nightlife/Sites/The Bund With Travelblogger Bruno Black from 2019-03-14T15:00:23
Shanghai, China is one of the world's most popular travel destinations. Loaded with atmosphere, amazing food, shopping and entertainment it's really hard to make a decision on what to do or where t...
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Cherry Blossom Update From Kyoto, Japan With Kyoto Expert Niall Gibson from 2019-03-13T15:38:40
Always a pleasure to talk to expat Niall Gibson who is a Kyoto travel expert and the founder of Kyoto Fun and Kyoto VIP! Niall gives us a 2019 update on the cherry blossom season from one of the to...
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Saigon vs Taipei-What Are The Significant Differences-Observances After 10 Days from 2019-03-12T07:55:46
This podcast I'm asked by followers what are the main differences I've noticed between Taipei, my last base, and Ho Chi Minh City, after the first 10 days. There are many differences and I've had a...
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Greetings From Saigon! Why Vietnam? from 2019-03-08T14:18:29
Another update on day 8 of living in Ho Chi Minh City. The last few days have been good as I adjust to the climate which I'm told will be scorching hot before the rains start in June. With the heat...
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Greetings From Saigon! Update After The First Few Days In Vietnam from 2019-03-05T10:36:14
Bringing this episode to you from one of the most iconic spots in Ho Chi Minh City-across from Notre Dam Cathedral.*Note, during the episode I mentioned the Notre Dam Cathedral was finished in 1892...
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"Live In Asia" Expat Series with American MJ Klein-Life in Asia/Taiwan from 2019-02-25T03:05:30
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Angkor Wat/Angkor Thom, Cambodia-My Favorite Temples/Ruins To Visit from 2019-02-20T10:35:35
I put together a short podcast episode of my favorite places to visit around the Angkor Ruins. I visited most of these sites multiple times during my last stay in Siem Reap and would go back to vis...
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“Live From Asia” Series 1 Day Before The Lantern Festival In East/Southeast Asia from 2019-02-18T03:30:58
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Angkor Wat/Siem Reap, Cambodia Overview-Planning Your Trip To The Biggest Religious Site On The Planet from 2019-02-15T06:56:01
Angkor Wat and the rest of the Angkor Ruins should definitely be included on your Southeast Asia itinerary. In this episode of the podcast I give you my overview and introduction to Siem Reap, the ...
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"Live From Asia" Series-Brief Discussion On Bhutan And Your Random Travel Questions from 2019-02-13T02:40:14
“Live From Asia” Your Random Travel Questions Live On Spreaker/Periscope. Send your questions or feedback to john@fareastravels.com. Follow me on Instagr...
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"Live From Asia" Weekly Series-Your Random Travel Questions + Firecracker Blasts From Taipei! from 2019-02-11T03:04:58
Weekly Live From Asia-Taking Your Random Questions About Travel/Life In Asia. Don't forget every Sunday night at 10pmEST(New York) I take your live questions either on the chat feature on the Sprea...
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Chinese New Year's Eve Dinner-What I Ate? Plus A Visit To The Most Famous Temple Of Taiwan from 2019-02-09T04:27:14
Xin Nian Kuai Le, Happy New Year! I have been so blessed to have been spending the Lunar New Year in Taiwan for the last few years. In this episode I will share with you what I ate on New Year's Ev...
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Live Chinese New Years Eve Day In Taipei, Taiwan-What’s Happening? from 2019-02-04T05:16:55
During the Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year Taipei literally empties out as many people travel to their hometown to enjoy the holiday. Streets are quieter, many local style restaurants close and ...
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Chinese New Year Market-Live in Taipei, Taiwan-Questions&Commentary from 2019-01-28T03:02:24
Live From The CNY Market in Taipei, Taiwan! More background on the festivities of Lunar New Year in Taiwan and Taipei, This past week many people received their Chinese New Year bonus, which can be...
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Food Carts Vs. Restaurants In Vietnam-Your Questions On Food Safety from 2019-01-27T14:24:29
A recent viewer from my YouTube Channel, http://www.youtube.com/c/JohnSaboefareastadventuretravel, asked about...
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Vietnam-South To North Itinerary-Trip Planning from 2019-01-25T08:34:06
What cities should I include on my trip to Vietnam is the most common question I’m asked when discussing traveling in the country, especially when people are planning their south to north or north ...
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Live From The Chinese New Year Market in Taipei, Taiwan-CNY/Lunar New Year in Asia from 2019-01-21T03:05:36
Dihua Street Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year Market is the biggest one of it's kind in Taipei, Taiwan. The street is closed off to pedestrian traffic exclusively and each side of the street is l...
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Listener Questions-Off The Tourist Trail In Taipei, Tainan, Kaohsiung/Best Hub Cities-Singapore, Kuala Lumpur from 2019-01-19T14:31:33
Continuing short form podcasts that answer your travel questions. I was asked by a loyal listener from Park City, Utah what are some activities to do that would be off the tourist trail in the Taiw...
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Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Nepal- Listener Questions-What's It Like? from 2019-01-16T03:33:15
I'm starting a short-form version of the podcast with a question/answer format. Send me your questions about travel in East Asia, Southeast Asia, or South Asia. Whether it's ziplining in Laos, trek...
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Lonely Planet's Top 10 Destination Lists-Asian Countries/Cities-Discussion from 2019-01-14T03:00:19
Starting in January 2019 I will be going live on Spreaker(app & desktop) and Periscope and opening up discussions on travel topics. This week discussing Lonely Planet's top 10 Destinations for Coun...
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Chinese New Year in Asia-What To Do, Where to Go! from 2019-01-12T14:38:32
I have been enjoying The Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year for several years now in Asia. It has become my most looked forward to celebration just because that's what everyone else looks forward t...
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Travel Resolutions For The New Year-General Q&A's-Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Taiwan, Japan from 2019-01-09T09:24:20
Have you made New Year's resolutions that include new and exciting travel plans? Awesome! What's holding you back? I see so many people talking themselves out of traveling until one day when they c...
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Ho Chi Minh City(Saigon), Vietnam-The Megalopolis from 2019-01-01T15:47:57
After spending a week in the rapidly growing Ho Chi Minh City more thoughts on the future of this megalopolis of Southern Vietnam. District 7 and 2 are expat enclaves with modern shopping facilitie...
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More From Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 2018-12-29T14:50:56
In this latest broadcast from Ho Chi Minh City I’m coming to you from Cafe Vy near The Ben Thanh Market. I believe there is even a greater presence of Western tourists then 2 years ago. This city i...
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Quick Update From Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from 2018-12-27T11:10:17
I arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on Christmas Eve not expecting as many Christmas decorations and a vibrant acknowledgement of the holiday as I’ve noticed. Most Vietnamese don’t view the holiday as an...
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Missing The Christmas Spirit In Asia-How Do I Cope from 2018-12-19T15:55:34
People often ask me what it's celebrating Christmas is like in Asia. Depending on which part of Asia you are located in it can feel as exuburent as anywhere in the West or other than commercial dis...
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Finding Accommodations In Asia-Part II from 2018-12-15T10:14:36
Continuing with tips and advice for finding accommodations in East/Southeast Asia. The biggest piece of advice I will pass on is to make sure you have your room booked at least a few days in advanc...
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Finding Accommodations In Asia from 2018-12-14T09:40:43
In this episode I talk about finding accommodations in East Asia And Southeast Asia. First off the couple of oddities that you may not be used to, one of which are hotels or hostels that only occup...
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Exhilarating Wildlife Experience-The Gibbon Project-Northeastern Cambodia from 2018-12-10T13:11:43
The Gibbon Project in my opinion is one of the most exciting adventure and wildlife experiences in Asia. It's not like Laos's Gibbon Experience, where you zipline through the forest and stay in tre...
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia-Russian Market Neighborhood&Highlights from 2018-12-07T12:11:15
Phnom Penh is changing rapidly with modern development and investment taking over some neighborhoods. In this podcast I wanted to share briefly the Russian Market or Toul Tom Poung area as many vis...
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Christmas in Asia-What To Expect In The Way Of Celebrations from 2018-11-22T13:41:38
This podcast relies on support from listeners like you! Become a patron and get access to exclusive while supporting production and travel expenses. Visit my Patreon page to see all of the offers:h...
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Processing Travel Experiences/Adventures +EBC And Qingshan KIng Festival/Taiwan from 2018-11-18T14:27:36
My apologies for being silent over the last couple of weeks. I have been knee-deep in video editing of my Everst Base Camp Trek which as well encompasses processing the experience of the trip. I sa...
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Typhoons In Taiwan/Everest Base Camp Audio Sounds from 2018-11-01T13:51:44
Typhoons can have a devastating impact on Taiwan and other countries in Asia/Pacific. As I record this podcast Typhoon Yutu having had a devastating effect on Northern Philippines was leaving the r...
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How To Travel In Asia With Little Or No Money-Working Holiday Visas/Volunteer Work from 2018-10-29T13:07:32
I truly hope after these last two podcasts I've published that anyone who listens will feel more empowered to take the next step to follow their dream of traveling in Asia or anywhere else for that...
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Teaching English-Job Opportunites Across Asia from 2018-10-26T14:01:26
Teaching English is still a great way to see the world while supporting yourself with a steady job. In these days of more people working remotely or becoming "digital nomads" there are still tradit...
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Drinking Beer In East Asia/Southeast Asia-My favorite Places, Cities, Countries And Beer Culture from 2018-10-20T14:28:30
I confess, I have become more of a beer drinker ever since I moved to Asia several years ago. Beer is a thirst quencher in the tropics and especially goes well with all of the local food. I still e...
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Guide To Visas For East Asia/Southeast from 2018-10-10T14:47:58
Want a concise overview of visas for East Asia and Southeast Asia? Check out my latest podcast! Visa exempt, visa on arrival, approval letters, I cover most of the visa conditions for countries in ...
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Shanghai/Beijing, China, Taipei, Taiwan-Getting The Complete Chinese Cultural Experience from 2018-10-05T08:18:22
Shanghai, Beijing-China, Taipei, Taiwan-All cities in East Asia that can give you the full Chinese experience but very different in pace, and local culture. How to avoid scams in China, how to get ...
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Everest Base Camp, Nepal Wrap-Up from 2018-09-30T15:11:11
Right from the start our trek to Everest Base Camp was a true adventure. From our one day delay, to an aborted flight to Lukla and a final helicopter ride back to Kathmandu upon completion of the t...
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Everest Base Camp Trek Update From Dingboche, Nepal from 2018-09-26T11:27:49
I’m sitting at the entrance to Dingboche village on the trail to Everest Base Camp, somewhat in disbelief that I’m able to bring you an update from this amazing place in the heart of the Himalaya....
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Everest Base Camp Trek Update from Namche Bazaar from 2018-09-19T12:46:58
A little delay for my group but some people had been waiting 7 days to catch a flight to Lukla the start of the Everest Base Camp Trek! The late monsoon season has put a bit of a damper on the star...
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Everest Base Camp-Getting Prepared For The Trek from 2018-09-09T10:54:44
Are you planning to do the trek to Everest Base Camp one day? In this episode I lightly touch on what it takes to plan a trek to Everest Base Camp. You might already be ready to go! Once again I am...
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What I'm Eating/Festival Music/Trekking-Kathmandu, Nepal from 2018-09-03T13:34:55
I'm so grateful to be able to share with you the highlights of this past week in Kathmandu, Nepal from the rooftop of my hotel-Pilgrims Hotel. I've already seen 3 festivals and I've only been here ...
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The Fall Festivals of Nepal You Must See from 2018-08-31T09:42:49
Once again it's great to be talking to you about Nepal while I'm here in Kathmandu. This week I enjoyed my first Gai Jatra Festival, The Festival of Cows, honoring the loved ones of families who've...
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Kathmandu, Nepal-Gai Jatra Festival For The Bereaved from 2018-08-29T08:53:05
I’m in Kathmandu, Nepal! Just a quick update over coffee at one of my favorite cafes. It’s been quite rainy here over the past week at the tail end of the monsoon season. No surprise that there are...
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Podcast Update From Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s Colorful “Little India” from 2018-08-26T17:54:53
Thanks so much for following me on either iTunes, Spreaker, Google Play, Podbean, or any of the countless podcatching sites! I’m happy to be back once again on a regular schedule of podcasts from A...
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Exploring Cat Ba Island Market, Vietnam-Travel Chat And Advice from 2018-07-26T14:30
I'm really hooked on Vietnam. This was my fourth visit in 3 years and I think, as long as you can avoid tourist scams, is an absolutely charming and fulfilling place for travel. I spent most of my ...
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Walking Kathmandu, Nepal-Travel Chat And Advice from 2018-07-15T09:30
I've been visiting Nepal for the past 8 years, this was my 7th visit. Obviously by the number of visits it's not hard to tell I'm in love with this country. The trekking posibilites amidst the high...
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Food Series-Exploring A Giant Morning Market In Densely Populated New Taipei from 2018-05-03T09:00
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Food Series-Exploring A Taiwanese Traditional Morning Market in Taipei from 2018-04-13T14:00
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Street Food, Nightmarkets-Part 4-LIVE from Raohe Night Market-Taipei, Taiwan from 2018-04-09T16:00
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Street Food, Nightmarkets-3-Guangzhou Street/Snake Alley Nightmarkets-Taiwan from 2018-03-30T16:30
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Street Food, Nightmarkets - 2-Ningxia Nightmarket-Taiwanese Classic Street Food from 2018-03-26T14:30
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Trekking Nepal-Tips And Advice From Trekking/Adventure Outfitter Shanker Bhatta from 2018-03-20T16:00
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Street Food, Nightmarkets 1-The Massive Shilin Night Market -Taipei, Taiwan from 2018-03-18T02:00
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Okinawa, Japan-Exploring The Makishi Market And Kokusai Dori Shopping Street from 2018-03-11T16:00
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Kyoto, Japan-Insider Travel Tips And Advice with Expert Local Guide Niall Gibson from 2018-03-07T04:00
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Travel Blogging-How To Build A Successful Brand with Travel Blogger Bruno Black from 2018-01-31T16:30
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Kuching-Sarawak, Borneo-Exploring Shopping Streets And Heritage Sites from 2018-01-09T08:30
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Hanoi, Vietnam-Enjoying The Atmosphere Of The Old Quarter/Travel Tips from 2018-01-05T07:00
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Hanoi, Vietnam-Avoiding Tourist Scams/Overcharging Chat Through Morning Markets from 2017-12-20T07:00
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Hanoi, Vietnam-Old Quarter To Hoan Kiem Lake-Atmospheric Walk/Description from 2017-12-14T07:00
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Chinese Valentine's Day in Taiwan-A Walk Through It's Famous Temple Of The Cupid from 2017-10-21T06:00
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An Adventure And Pilgrimage To India's Southern Tip-Kanyakumari from 2017-10-12T06:00
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Live From Taipei, Taiwan Taking Random Questions “Travel in Asia” from 2017-10-06T04:11:36
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Hoi An, Vietnam-Boat Ride Through The Divine Ancient Town from 2017-10-02T15:30
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Hanoi, Vietnam-Bun Cha(BBQ Pork)Revisiting The Famous Obama/Bourdain Meal-2016 from 2017-09-29T08:30
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam-A Walk Through Benh Thanh Market With HCMC Travel Tips from 2017-09-22T10:00
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Bangkok, Thailand-Exploring The Bustling Lanes And Streets Of Chinatown from 2017-09-19T14:30
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Bangkok, Thailand-Exploring The Fruit Market Of Chefs And Shop Owners from 2017-09-13T13:30
Bangkok, Thailand is a market lover’s paradise. Whether you’re like me and find food markets fascinating to explore or you enjoy finding bargains on clothing, antiques, or buddha amulets it’s proba...
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Visiting Bangkok's Erawan Shrine-The Commercial District's Spiritual Oasis from 2017-08-18T09:30
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Exotic Kuching,Sarawak/Malaysian Borneo-Travel Tips And Commentary from 2017-08-07T06:30
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Mumbai, India-Visiting The Grandest Train Station In The Subcontinent from 2017-07-17T02:30
Thanks so much for listening and subscribing to the podcast. In this episode I walk around the huge Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly Victoria Terminus in Mumbai India. This is India’s grandes...
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Malaysia's Spectacular Blend Of Nature&Spirituality-The Batu Caves from 2017-07-04T09:30
The Batu Caves are a series of limestone caves and cave temples located in Selangor, Malaysia. So easy to get to it even has it’s own train stop.
I picked up the KTM Comuter...
3 Must-See Temples In Bangkok, Thailand from 2017-06-26T10:30
Number 3, Wat Arun.
Even though it’s name means temple of dawn this is a wonderful site best enjoyed at sunset. Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, some consider it the m...
Walking Around Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's World-Famous Jalan Alor Food Street from 2017-06-13T07:00
For me Singapore and Malaysia were my first introduction to the amazing food experience of dining outdoors in Southeast Asia.
Many years later the Jalan Alor food street of Kuala Lumpur...
Hanoi, Vietnam's "Old Quarter"-Walking In The Eternal Soul Of The City from 2017-06-08T07:00
Hanoi is one of my favorite cities in Southeast Asia. It’s “old quarter” is packed with atmosphere from the colonial buildings to the back alleys filled with little shops and fruit vendors. From th...
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Nepal Tourism Update with Travel Expert Shanker Bhatta from 2017-06-05T15:00
It’s been two years since the devastating earthquakes of Nepal brought huge loss to the country with over 9000 deaths, thousands more injured and many left homeless. For awhile it brought the tou...
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Magical Fort Cochin-Kerala, India-Land of Beauty And Harmony from 2017-05-27T14:30
Fort Kochi or Cochin is an extrordinary place to visit in South India. Ruled by the Portuguese, the Dutch, and British and of coarse Rajahs it is a wonderful mix of architecture, history, and a har...
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Earthquake Diaries, Nepal-Documentary Series-Part IV-"Villages In Ruins" from 2017-05-15T13:30
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Earthquake Diaries, Nepal-Documentary Series-Part III-"Royal Squares And Ruins" from 2017-05-05T16:00
Thank you for joining me as Earthquake Diaries from Nepal continues with part 3. In this journey through my days of visiting the many earthquake affected sites of Nepal in May 2015 I saw places w...
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Earthquake Diaries, Nepal-Documentary Series-Part II-"A Cry For Tourism" from 2017-04-29T14:00
My Earthquake Diaries Nepal documentary series continues with part 2 and a “cry for tourism”. This episode follows my first few days of walking through the streets and alleyways of Kathmandu, visi...
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Earthquake Diaries, Nepal-Documentary Series-Part 1-"7.3 On Arrival" from 2017-04-24T08:30
It’s been 2 years since the first of several earthquakes and tremors terrorized the Himalayan nation of Nepal. It was April 25th, 2015 at 11:56am local time when a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck t...
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Getting To Know Can Tho, Vietnam And The Mekong River Delta Part II from 2017-04-19T17:00
Can Tho, like many cities in Vietnam and Southeast Asia has a few areas where you'll find activity at night-it usually revolves around eating. Near the waterfront and night market featured in this ...
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Getting To Know Can Tho, Vietnam And The Mekong River Delta from 2017-04-16T14:00
Upon arrival in Can Tho, approximately 3.5 hours by bus from Ho Chi Minh City, I decided to immediately head for riverside, naturally where most travellers gravitate and explore the streets, night ...
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Exploring Can Tho, Floating Markets, And The Mekong River Delta-Vietnam from 2017-04-06T08:30
Can Tho is the fourth largest city in Vietnam and the largest in the Mekong River Delta region. People that visit are here primarily for the boat cruises that take you to the world-famous floating ...
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Food Talk/Food Tourism-Touring A Famous Food Street Of Taipei, Taiwan from 2017-03-18T07:30
It was New Year's Day 2017, unusually warm at 26 celsius, making it perfectly pleasant to walk around interesting neighborhoods in Taipei, Taiwan including Dongmen and it's Yongkang Food Street. An...
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Taiwan And Southeast Asia Travel Talk at Kaohsiung's 2017 Lantern Festival from 2017-03-10T01:30
I'm always asked when is the best time of year to visit Taiwan. Almost anytime of the year can be interesting but one of my favorite times to recommend is during the Chinese New Year,(Lunar New Yea...
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Exploring Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam-Bustling Market in World's Largest Chinatown from 2017-03-09T01:30
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is on the move! It's one of the fastest changing and growing cities of Southeast Asia with modern shopping complexes springing up everywhere, a skyline filled...
The Emperor's Tombs Of Vietnam Part II-Tu Duc-Best Of "Live" from 2017-02-18T07:00
The tomb of Tu Duc, approximately 5 kilometers outside of Hue, the former Imperial Capital, is one of the grandest of all with construction that took place over 3 years requiring 10,000 laborers. <...
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The Emperor's Tombs Of Vietnam-Part 1-Minh Mang-Best Of "Live" from 2017-02-04T07:00
I spent several days on my last visit to Hue exploring all of the significant sites the city has to offer from the Citadel and Forbidden Purple City, where the Nguyen emperors lived and ruled, to b...
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Walk Through The Emperor Tombs Of Vietnam-Part I-Minh Mang-Best Of "Live" from 2017-01-25T10:30
To appreciate Hue, the former Imperial capital of Vietnam, one needs time. Unlike other historic towns like, Hoi an or even larger cities like Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon, where many sites are withi...
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Snacks And Treats In Taipei, Taiwan's Bustling, Historic Chinese New Year Market from 2017-01-23T11:00
Taipei often gets quiet during the first days of the Lunar New Year's celebration, Taiwan's most important holiday. Many who work in the capital will leave for their hometown to visit with family...
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Roaming Sapa, Vietnam's Hill Tribe Morning Market Part II-Best Of "Live" from 2017-01-19T08:00
Excluding the Kinh or ethnic Vietnamese people there are a total of 8 ethnic hill tribes that are found in the Sapa area of Northern Vietnam. Hmong, Dzao, Tay, Giay, Muong, Thai, Hoa(ethnic Chinese...
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Roaming Sapa, Vietnam's Hill Tribe Morning Market-Best Of "Live" from 2017-01-17T06:30
Sapa, Vietnam is one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in Vietnam. At the time of this original live broadcast guesthouses and hotels were being constructed in a frenzy to accommodate the...
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Hue, Vietnam-City of Emperors, Historic Bridges, And Tiger/Elephant Fights from 2017-01-09T08:00
One of the most interesting sites I’ve ever come across in Southeast Asia let alone Vietnam is Ho Quyen, or the Tiger/Elephant fight arena in the former Imperial capital of Hue.
It’s not...
Hanoi, Vietnam -The "Hanoi Hilton", Ho Chi Minh, And Higher Learning from 2016-12-30T17:00
The Temple of Literature or Van Meiu, Quoc Tu Giam was Vietnam’s first university. This temple is dedicated to Confucius as well as past scholars and sages, so significant it’s even featured on the...
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Taiwan Bullet Trains And Shopping Malls-Finding Christmas In A Foreign Land from 2016-12-25T08:30
For some Christmas in Taiwan might not feel quiet like the time of year they grew up with if they’re from the West. For one thing, Christmas is not recognized as a holiday on the island. If Christ...
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The Perfume River-Hue, Vietnam-Best Of "Live" Boat Ride On The Fabled River from 2016-12-14T15:30
Hue, Vietnam was the seat of the Nguyen emperors and was the imperial capital from 1802-1945.
The Perfume River divides the North and South sections of Hue. In the north, the Citadel, a ...
Escape To Cebu, Philippines-Best Of "Live" Series from 2016-12-12T07:30
On my recent trip to The Philippines I flew from Taipei, Taiwan direct to Cebu City, the second largest urban center in the country next to Manila with a population of approximately 1 million. The ...
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Saigon, Vietnam-Fast-Changing City Of Contrasts from 2016-12-08T14:30
I was checking out Pham Ngu Lao and Bo Vien known as the backpacker center. I normally like exploring and photographing less touristy areas of a city but it never hurts to be familiar with places...
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World-Class Trekking Adventure On Nepal's Annapurna Circuit-Part V-Final Episode from 2016-12-04T13:00
Kagbeni is one of the most interesting villages in all of Nepal with it’s ancient Bon Animist beliefs, statues and a picturesque location in the Kala Gandaki gorge.
The Kag in Kagbeni ...
World-Class Trekking Adventure On Nepal's Annapurna Circuit-Part IV from 2016-11-30T13:30
We arrived at Thorung Phedi just before dark. An 8 hour day with an elevation gain of over 1000 meters. Long, tiring, and risky before a summit of the Thorung La Pass. But I was fine other then fee...
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World-Class Trekking Adventure On Nepal's Annapurna Circuit-Part III from 2016-11-21T09:00
There are two routes to Manang from Pisang. A lower trail that’s a little easier with less climbing and the upper route, slightly more challenging but also helpful for acclimating with bonus mounta...
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World-Class Trekking Adventure On Nepal's Annapurna Circuit-Part II from 2016-11-09T07:00
It’s a shame that many drive through this part of the circuit for upper Annapurna trekking and stays missing the epic river and waterfall views in this portion of the trail. The suspension bridge c...
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World-Class Trekking Adventure On Nepal's Annapurna Circuit-Part I from 2016-10-30T07:30
The Annapurna Circuit Trek is one of the greatest hikes in the world with amazing views of the Himalaya’s Annapurna Massif, the opportunity to trek in two different river valleys of Nepal, the Mars...
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Vietnam's Historic French Hill Station Train Ride-Dalat from 2016-10-23T06:30
Da Lat is located in the South Central Highlands of Vietnam. It was established by the French during their occupation as a hill town resort in 1907.
It’s temperate climate at an elevati...
Annapurna Circuit Highlights Part II Best of "Live" from 2016-10-19T07:30
I was truly looking forward to live streaming much of my recent trek of the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal. This of course is one of the most popular hiking trails in the world with stunning views of t...
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Annapurna Circuit Nepal Highlights-Best of "Live" from 2016-10-12T08:00
I finally decided last year that the Annapurna Circuit would be the next big trek I would attempt. It's the busiest trail in the world, even busier than the popular route to Everest Base Camp. It's...
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Far East Adventure Travel Best of "Live" Nepal Part 2-Kathmandu/Tihar Festival from 2016-10-02T06:00
2015 will go down as one of the most challenging if not the most disastrous year ever for Nepal. From the worst earthquakes in over 80 years to a fuel crisis that literally turned the country upsid...
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Far East Adventure Travel Best of "Live" Nepal-Pokhara To Kathmandu from 2016-09-23T07:30
2015 will go down as one of the most challenging if not the most disastrous year ever for Nepal. From the worst earthquakes in over 80 years to a fuel crisis that literally turned the ...
Chiang Rai Thailand's Temples, Cafes,Walking Street Markets=Super Chill from 2016-07-25T14:30
OK, I don’t want to mislead you, this is not the busiest street in Chiang Rai and there is lots of traffic in the city but it’s easy to feel like it’s not busy in this town and surrounding area wi...
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With Lonely Planet Author/Travel Tape Podcast host Robert Kelly Part 2 from 2016-07-02T14:30
Robert Kelly is a Lonely Planet author and freelance writer who for the past 20 years has been living in Taiwan and most recently Malaysia. Robert has written for the BBC, The Wall Street Journal, ...
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Chiang Rai, Thailand's Outlandish Attractions-Black Temple/White Temple from 2016-06-27T09:00
First I better check the map to make sure I take the right turn off. OK I think I’m ready to go. Wait a minute, one more look at the map just to be sure. What was I thinking, maybe if I hold it thi...
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Vientiane, Laos-The Slow Groove/Cafe Culture And Sights from 2016-06-26T05:30
Out of all of the capitals in Southeast Asia Vientiane takes the prize as the most laid back. You’d never believe it was the center of commerce, government and transportation. It’s a testament to t...
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Taiwan's World Famous Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival from 2016-06-09T09:00
The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival is one of the most popular Lunar New Year Celebrations in Taiwan. People will travel from all over the island just for this event which starts about two weeks before...
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Lonely Planet author/Travel Tape Podcast host Robert Kelly - Part 1 from 2016-05-29T10:00
Robert Kelly is a Lonely Planet author and freelance writer who for the past 20 years has been living in Taiwan and most recently Malaysia. His insights and knowledge of the culture, customs and di...
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Mumbai, India-The Great City Walk From Landmark To Landmark from 2016-05-27T07:30
It's easy to fall under India's spell of history, spirituality, culture and amazing food. I'm currently on the road and staying in the country's largest and richest city, Mumbai, and once again I'v...
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Mumbai, India-Beaches To Street Food-Maximum City from 2016-05-17T13:30
Experiencing the culture of Mumbai is as easy as hopping on a bus. Daily activities like riding the bus or local trains can be just as interesting and exciting as visiting an important landmark or...
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Kanyukamari, India-The Subcontinent's Last Stop from 2016-05-11T01:30
Kanyakumari India sits at the southern tip of the subcontinent. Technically it’s not the Republic of India’s extreme southern point, that title goes to Indira Point on Great Nicobar Island. It is h...
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Nepal Earthquakes 2015-Tourism Tanks from 2016-04-28T10:30
Nepal faced some of it’s most challenging days following the earthquakes of 2015. When I arrived on May 12 another earthquake measuring 7.3 had just shook the country this time killing 153 people, ...
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Nepal Earthquakes 2015-First Impressions, A Personal Account from 2016-04-25T08:00
On April 25, 2015 a devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 shook Nepal triggering one of the worst catastrophes in the history of the country. Many aftershocks followed, thousands were kil...
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Angkor Wat, Cambodia-First Impressions Of The World's Largest Religious Site from 2016-04-19T06:30
In this latest episode on the road in Cambodia my first look at the Angkor ruins.
We left in the late afternoon to pick up my pass for The Angkor temples and get a free sneak peak of the...
Discovering Ancient Gods, Ghosts, And Grains-Kagbeni, Nepal from 2016-04-15T13:30
Kagbeni is one of the most interesting villages in all of Nepal with it’s take on Western shopping and food culture. But it’s much more than that. Ancient Bonn Animist beliefs, statues and a pictur...
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Chiang Mai, Thailand-Guided Walks Of Iconic Temples/Giant Markets from 2016-04-11T09:00
Chiang Mai, Thailand is one of the top tourist destinations of Southeast Asia easily accessible by plane, train or bus. A historic old town filled with Buddhist Temples, restaurants, and cafes alo...
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Gods, Rockets, And Warriors-Taiwan's Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival-Part 3 from 2016-04-06T06:30
Another beehive is finished. The palanquins are directed away from the middle of the street so oncoming emergency vehicles can pass through the crowds and the piles of fireworks remnants. Appearing...
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Gods, Rockets, And Warriors-Taiwan's Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival-Part 2 from 2016-04-01T00:30
We get the signal, their ready to go. The men at the front of the palanquins quickly turn their backs to the wall, and brace for the barrage of piercing rockets.
And the cacophony of th...
Gods, Rockets, And Warriors-Taiwan's Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival-Part 1 from 2016-03-27T08:30
The Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival is held every year in Yanshui District in Southern Taiwan. Locally known as the Feng Pao it is considered one of the most dangerous festivals in the world as...
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Phnom Penh, Cambodia-Tears And Joy-"Pearl Of Asia" from 2016-03-22T07:30
Phnom Penh has been the capital of Cambodia since French colonization. It is the country’s largest city with a population of over 2 million. It’s the center of commerce, the arts, cultural heritage...
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Cochin-Kerala, India's Masala Mix Of People/Cultures from 2016-03-18T06:30
Cochin, or Kochi is the second largest Westcoast Indian city after Mumbai with a total population of just over 2 million. Ernakulum District encompassing the townships and total urban area has the ...
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8 Months In Nepal-Stories And Reflections From Writer Martin Zinggl from 2016-03-14T14:00
Nepal is one of the world’s most diverse countries for traveller experiences and engagement. Bordered by the great Himalayan range boasting the highest mountains in the world including Mt. Everest,...
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Celebrating Nepal's Rich And Colorful Festival Of Lights-Tihar from 2016-03-12T02:00
Tihar is one of my favorite festivals to see in Nepal. Each day of the festival either an animal, a Goddess or a brother/sister relationship are honored. The biggest night, Lakshmi Puja, is the mos...
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Tokyo, Japan-Electric Town, Shinto Weddings, The Scramble -Eclectic Neighborhoods from 2016-03-08T07:30
It’s called shitamachi, the old town ambience of Tokyo’s past that has survived and in fact flourishes today in the Yanaka neighborhood, within walking distance of Tokyo’s expansive Ue...
Kyoto, Japan-Expert Advice For Your Ultimate Japanese Cultural Experience from 2016-03-05T16:00
Kyoto, Japan once the imperial capital of the country is located in the Kansai region on Honshu island. Known as the city of 10,000 shrines Kyoto offers an abundance of history and culture.
Luang Prabang, Laos-Drowning in Buddhism And Laos New Year from 2016-03-02T03:30
Luang Prabang is one of the most picturesque towns in Southeast Asia. The name literally translates to Royal Buddha image. It’s rich history, beautiful architecture combined with a strong Buddhist ...
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Tibet-Mountains And Monasteries-Travel Advice From The Roof Of The World from 2016-03-01T08:30
Tibet is one of the most fascinating destinations in the world. It’s average elevation is 4900 meters or 16,000 feet making it the highest region on the planet and the reason why it’s ...
Experiencing Tokyo's Top Attraction-Senso ji Temple, Asakusa from 2016-02-28T03:30
Senso ji is a Buddhist temple located in the Asakusa District of Tokyo. It is the oldest temple in Tokyo dating back to 645CE. It’s one of the most popular sites to view in the city with over 30 m...
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Taipei, Taiwan's Convenient Top Sites-One Day, One MRT Line from 2016-02-27T15:00
Taipei’s MRT System is super efficient and very easy to get around on with all stops and information in English. If you’re staying in Taipei for more than a day make sure you get an Easy Card pass ...
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Trekking Nepal's Shangri La-The Gokyo Valley-Massive Views, Turquoise Lakes from 2016-02-24T16:00
The Gokyo Valley is a great alternative or add on to the standard Everest Base Camp Trek. Quieter trails, and spectacular views even of Mt. Everest.
Gokyo is reached by walking the same ...
Tsukiji Market-Tokyo, Japan-Ticket To The World's Most Expensive Fish Auction from 2016-02-24T15:30
Tsukiji Market-Tokyo, Japan. Home to the world famous tuna auction where wholesalers bid on blue fin tuna worth tens of thousands of dollars almost everyday. For the lucky few who brave the early m...
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Stilt Village, Cambodia-Rising Waters-Life On Kampong Phluk from 2016-02-22T22:30
The Tonle Sap is the largest fresh water lake in all of South East Asia and provides more than half of the fish consumed in Cambodia. Many floating villages, and communities made up of houses rai...
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The Batu Caves, Malaysia-Nature's Hindu Temple Offering- from 2016-02-20T16:00
The Batu Caves are a series of limestone caves and cave temples located in Selangor, Malaysia. So easy to get to it even has it’s own train stop.
I picked up the KTM Comuter train at KL...
Hoi An, Vietnam-Ancient Temples, Serene Temples, Foodie Paradise from 2016-02-19T07:30
Hoi An is one of the most atmospheric towns in Vietnam boasting Unesco World Heritage status with beautifully preserved Japanese Merchant Houses and Chinese temples. I started out the mornings here...
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Sacred Monkeys, Buddhist Pilgrims-Kathmandu's Swayambunath-The Monkey Temple from 2016-02-16T20:30
Swayambunath or The Monkey Temple is one of the most significant temples to Tibetan Bhuddists of Nepal, perhaps only coming second in importance to Boudhanath, the largest stupa in the country.
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Rebuilding His Life And A Remote Village In Nepal-Help The Journey's Derek Cowan from 2016-02-16T08:00
When Derek Cowan set out to backpack in Southeast Asia he wanted an experience more fulfilling than just a handful of memories on the party trail. So he researched a number of different volunteer o...
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Nepal's Premier Heritage Town, Bhaktapur-Earthquake Aftermath from 2016-02-14T15:00
Most streets showed signs of damage from the earthquakes with crews tirelessly working to breakdown and clean-up the buildings that were too damaged to repair
Nyatapola Temple is the hig...
Sakura Season In Japan-Celebrating Cherry Blossoms Tokyo Style from 2016-02-13T14:30
The Japanese call them Sakura, cherry blossoms and it’s one of the most celebrated events of the year when they bloom in the Spring. Hanami, is the viewing and appreciation of the blossoms and Hana...
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Cambodia's Bamboo Train-The Classic Khmer Adventure On Wheels from 2016-02-12T03:30
I was staying in Battambang, Cambodia. While I was there I had to visit one of the area’s most famous attractions, the bamboo train. The bamboo train gets it’s name from the bamboo deck or floorbo...
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Taiwan-Discovering The Beautiful Isle's Food Paradise from 2016-02-11T02:30
Keelung’s Miaokou Night Market has a reputation of being one of the most popular night market’s in Taiwan. The Main street where the Dianji temple first started drawing patrons to the ...
Swinging With The Gibbons-Jungles Of Northeastern Cambodia from 2016-02-09T03:00
In this episode join me for one of the most exciting wildlife spotting adventures in Asia. I’m deep in the heart of Ratanakiri province in northeast Cambodia heading for the jungle and a chance to ...
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Taipei, Taiwan's Bustling Lunar(Chinese)New Year Shopping Center-Dihua Street from 2016-02-07T14:30
Dihua Street or Grocery Street is where many residents of Taipei, Taiwan head to for stocking up on food, snacks and treats for the Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year. I recently visi...
Hiking Seoul's Majestic Mountains-Bukhansan National Park from 2016-02-06T03:00
Bukhansan National Park is almost 80 sq/km in size and is located so close to the urban area of Seoul, South Korea that it’s possible to take the subway here, like I did on this visit....
Cycling The Megalopolis of Seoul, South Korea from 2016-02-05T02:00
Can’t think of a better thing to do when hanging out in a super modern city like Seoul, South Korea then to go for a bike ride. It’s a great way to see another side of life here besides the typical...
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Bats, Beauty, Arts And Culture-Battambang, Cambodia from 2016-02-04T02:00
It’s often overlooked or just a mere stopover to or from Siem Reap, home of the famous ruins of Angkor Wat but Battambang Cambodia should be on your radar of places to visit in this country. Full o...
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Early Morning At The"Tomb Raider Temple"Ta Prohm-Angkor Ruins, Cambodia from 2016-02-01T01:30
Excerpts from "Early Morning At The "Tomb Raider" Temple.
The crowds that visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and the Angkor Ruins region can be overwhelming. Over 2.3 million people visited t...
Hiking Seoul, South Korea's Guardian Mountains from 2016-01-31T01:30
Excerpts from "Hiking Seoul, South Korea's Guardian Mountains"
East Asia is such a super friendly place for foreigners with efficient subway or MRT lines throughout all major cities incl...
Kyoto, Japan-City of 10,000 Shrines-Where To Start? from 2016-01-30T01:30
Excerpts from Kyoto-City Of 10,000 Shrines
Kyoto is located in the central part of Honshu Island, Japan and was the imperial capital of the country for over a thousand years. It is also ...
Ultimate Trekking Adventure-Everest Base Camp, Nepal Part 2 from 2016-01-29T03:00
Excerpts from "Ultimate Trekking Adventure-Everest Base Camp, Nepal Part 2
Having completed one of the toughest days of the trek it was time to move back onto the busy trail to Everest B...
Ultimate Trekking Adventure-Everest Base Camp, Nepal Part 1 from 2016-01-26T08:00
It’s one of the most coveted treks in the world. Everest Base Camp, Nepal. Far East Adventure Travel is proud to present two podcasts completely devoted to the magic of trekking this region. From c...
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