Every country has its quirks. Some are safer than others, either due to levels of traditional crime or because of political unrest.

Before traveling to any country you should take a bit of time to do a little bit of research regarding safety, crime, and health. With that in mind, here are some things you should [...]

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Safe Travel in Cambodia

Time Magazine named it the 5th most popular viral video of all time. More than 23 million Youtube viewers witnessed hundreds of murderers, rapists and drug addicts in orange jumpsuits shift, twirl, and dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, a revisit to the famous group choreography in the music video. They have been featured in the [...]

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Jailhouse Rock: Cebu’s Dancing Prisoners

We cannot believe that we already visited a lot of interesting sights in Ayutthaya. This olden city truly has a lot to offer any curious traveler. My partner and I were really thankful that we went out of our way to book the two hour trip to Ayutthaya from Bangkok.

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Three Countries In Ten Days: Wat Mahathat of Ayutthaya

Nepal’s countryside is breathtaking, its people astounding, and its culture incredible.

There are, of course, a few museums throughout that you should seriously consider visiting if you want to truly understand the country’s rocky history. Consider the following:
9. The National Museum

The National Museum is located near Swayambhunath Hill and is frequently visited by residents of Kathmandu. [...]

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9 of Nepal’s Best Museums

There is a long history of zoos in China, starting in the second century BCE, when the Chinese Empress Tanki had a “house of deer” built, while King Wen of Zhou kept a 1,500-acre zoo called Ling-Yu, or the Garden of Intelligence. Today, Chinese zoos offer a modern approach to animal caretaking while keeping classic [...]

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Must-visit Zoos In China

Our day trip to the olden city of Ayutthaya had been quite fruitful so far.  We already got to visit the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace and marveled at the expansive and serene palace grounds.  From here, we proceeded to the Wat Phanachoeng Worawihan to see the big Buddha image.  We even got to witness some [...]

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Three Countries In Ten Days: Wat Yai Chai Mongkol Of Ayutthaya

Nestled in the Alkan Province of the Philippines you’ll find the tropical island of Boracay. The island is incredibly popular amongst tourists because of its white sand beaches, shells, romance, and seclusion. Littered with restaurants, shops, gardens, and attractions, you’ll find the island entertaining and intriguing – and you’ll be searching for a reason to [...]

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A Visitor’s Guide to the Island of Boracay

There is a difference between mountain climbing and mountain hiking. Mountain climbing requires specialized equipment and experienced climbers who are aware of the risks involved. On the other hand, mountain hiking is a more casual affair and aimed at amateurs outdoorsmen. The trail at Huashan, a mountain in China’s Shaanxi Province, blurs the line between [...]

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The Divinely Dangerous Mountain Trail Of Huashan

There were a multitude of attractions to digest in just one sitting at the Bang Pa In Summer Palace.  The Thai kingdom obviously knew how to properly preserve their country’s royal properties.  Even if we have not fully explored the entire grounds of the summer palace, we had no choice but leave for our next [...]

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Three Countries In Ten Days: Wat Phananchoeng Worawihan Of Ayutthaya

As sad as it sounds to discuss, funeral customs really do vary significantly from country to country. If you should ever find yourself in a position where you must attend a Chinese funeral it will be helpful to understand exactly what the traditions entail as the customs are much different than those found in the [...]

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Funeral Traditions in China