Rich and diverse cultures. Delicious food and entertaining festivals. Friendly people and impressive history. This is just a tiny part of why Asia — especially the Southeast Asian countries, which have long been budget traveler favorite — is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Over 300 million international tourists visit annually and that number is increasing rapidly every year. (Between 2015 and 2016 tourism to Asia increased 9%!)
It is hard to describe just how many amazing opportunities and adventures await tourists in Asia. No matter what you like, you can find it here. Don’t believe me? Take a look at some of my adventures, tips and travel guides below, then hop on a plane and come witness it all for yourself!
Welcome once again to the show that never ends! Hello boys and girls, pleased to be speaking with you all again, but even more pleased to announce that we have a fresh and even more engaging interview this week… That is right, every Friday when people are thinking about the weekend and busy sharing FriFotos, … Read more
It began just like any other random night with a few drinks at Nonbei Yokocho in the Shibuya ward of Tokyo. Unbeknownst to me I was about to make friends with a guy in the Yakuza and see a whole different side of the city! The night started off innocently enough as I made friends … Read more
Did you know that Europe is the only continent without a desert? Or that American Airlines saved $40,000 by eliminating one olive from each salad served in first class? Throughout my journeys I have learned a lot of staggering travel facts that will blow your mind — and now I’m sharing them with you. Enjoy … Read more
At first glance the sheer magnitude of the sprawling, tangled Tokyo railway and subway system can be a little intimidating — and by a little I mean a lot. Have no fear! It is a lot easier than you would initially expect, even if you do not speak a word of Japanese. Huge maps and … Read more
Kuala Lumpur, or fondly known as KL, is a big city with an area of 94 square miles and a population of 1.3 million. Being a big city, sometimes we wonder, what can we do in this city? Where to go or what to do? Here are the top things to do in Kuala Lumpur … Read more
Heard of the Ice Hotel in Sweden? Take the same concept but apply it to a bar instead of a hotel, and the result is Ice Bar Tokyo (and the other 20-something ice bars scattered around the world). Located in Roppongi, Tokyo’s tourist district in the Minato ward, the building kept at -5°C (23°F) because … Read more
My first year of trips back and forth to the Phils to be with my then girlfriend I always stayed at Mango’s Resort in Subic Bay. I did this for two reasons: 1) my friend Tom is the owner and I always get a discount on my room; and 2) my ex is the morn/early … Read more
Passed All The Towns & Barangays, Headed For The Jungle! We were traveling through Quezon province headed towards Agos-Agos barangay near the coastal town of Infanta on an 8-hour drive past Manila to the eastern side of the island. And you better believe it was a trip! This was my first experience at spending a … Read more
The first thing to realize about life in Subic Bay is that the US military has had a navy base there since 1898, when we took control of the Philippines after defeating Spain in the Spanish-American War. Actually, it was the biggest overseas naval base of the United States. Granted, it was finally closed in … Read more
Well, made it back alive. Had the time of my life too! Got 1,086 new pictures and a few dozen videos as well. And I have to say, I was not sure what to expect. Claire had warned me that he family was poor, but happy. I told her no worries, my family had money … Read more
Well, glad I updated the ‘Daze early this morning (or I guess yesterday morning, since it is technically after 4am here), because that typhoon that was coming in the night I arrived, and building up the next day, finally hit full force yesterday morning. Not ten minutes after I had finished updating the site and … Read more
Angeles City, otherwise known as the ‘City Of Friendship’ or simply AC, has a bit of a mixed reputation. On one hand the city is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination, particularly for visitors from South Korea. It’s center, Balibago, is especially known for its fine restaurants, hotels and shopping malls. Within Balibago is … Read more
