Tag Archives: Asia

The Weekly Photo: Japan’s Imperial Palace

The Imperial Palace, Tokyo, Japan


Bangkok’s Khao San Road (HD Video)

Khao San Road is the infamous backpacker/tourist street in Bangkok. All travel roads lead in and out of there. However, it is more than just a transit hub for travelers: Khao San Travel Tips: The street food on Khao San isn’t good. For better food, go to Soi Rambutri. There is a little group of food stalls [...]


Back Home

I’ve been back home for over a week now. After two months in Europe, I’ve come back to my friends, good drinks, Cheap Charlies, amazing food, great weather, and chaotic excitement. Yes, I’ve come back to Bangkok. Though born and raised in Boston, I consider Bangkok home now. When people ask me “where I live?” [...]


The Weekly Photo: Beaches in Nha Trang

The beaches of Nha Trang, Vietnam


The Weekly Photo: Ayutthaya

Buddha in a Tree, Ayutthaya Thailand


Back in Bangkok

I’m back in Bangkok. I’ve been here two weeks and, despite my desire to be productive, it hasn’t happened. At least, not to the extent in which I wanted it too. I made the mistake of staying right near the world’s best and most popular hang out in Bangkok (at least for my friends)- [...]


Sightseeing Shanghai

Shanghai is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in China. It is a modern city but it has a lot of history and many different architectural styles. However, the city can be quite expensive for people but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you are coming from another country or live in China, [...]


The Saturday City: Taipei

Taipei is the capital of Taiwan. It is situated on the Danshui River, almost at the northern tip of the country, about 25 km southwest of Keelung, which is its port on the Pacific Ocean. Living Taipei was an interesting experience. I had a lot of fun and I think Taipei is a great city, [...]


Visiting Taipei 101

I’m scared of heights. It’s not so much being high up that scares me, it’s more the fear of falling. Hike with me up a mountain and watch my stay far away from any edge. I once went hiking with a girlfriend and made her get away from the edge because it freaked me out [...]


My Time in Taiwan

When I took my first trip overseas alone, I came back with a intestinal illness that put me in the hospital for three days, I got lost in the jungle, and I got attacked by a bat while caving and had to get rabies shots. My mother said to me “I bet you’ll never want [...]