Asia

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!

I’ve spent more time traveling Asia than any other continent — ask me if you have any questions 😃
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Asia Adventures, Travel Guides, Videos & Epic Stories!

Boats Boats Boats! The Regatta Lepa Festival in Sabah

Sometimes you discover awesome things by accident. That is the only way I learned of the Regatta Lepa festival of ...
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Unique & Offbeat Kolkata Activities

Kolkata is a colorful mega-city rich in culture, architecture and of course food, but the best part of traveling the ...
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Off The Beaten Path: Chao Pho To Kong Shrine in Thailand

Hidden in the trees of a small hilltop along the coastline in between Koh Samet and Laem Mae Phim Beach ...
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Shah Alam Street Art @ Laman Seni 7

There is good, and then there is great. That is the difference between Penang and Shah Alam street art. Everyone ...
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Accommodation in Hong Kong for $15 USD or Less

Normally Hong Kong is not perceived as a cheap holiday destination. However, it can be. Budget travellers from around the ...
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Best Destinations for Solo Female Travelers

Traveling alone can always be a challenge and a daunting experience — especially for solo female travelers. The sense of ...
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Experiencing New Things: Why Travel Is Priceless

Traveling without any new experiences is not real traveling, it is commuting. In order to have a truly epic vacation, ...
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Aerial Photos Of Afghanistan

I am obsessed with Afghanistan. It is a beautiful country full of people who are world-renowned for their hospitality. Unfortunately ...
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Bangkok Seashell Museum Photo Gallery

After passing by the Bangkok Seashell Museum countless times over the last five years, I finally decided to check it ...
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Exploring Bangkok From My Home At Ascott Sathorn

A few months ago I shocked friends and fans when this proud “perpetual nomad” decided to finally get a home ...
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Colorful China: Exploring Xi’an, The Original Capital

Sprawling highways with massive rest stops. Towering skyscrapers dotting seemingly every horizon. A never-ending feast of delicious foods and a ...
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Haiphong Road Temporary Market: Hong Kong’s Hidden Gem

When traveling, the best way to get to know the country and the culture is to get off the beaten ...
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Derek Freal at the Lepa-Lepa festival in Semporna, Sabah

Boats Boats Boats! The Regatta Lepa Festival in Sabah

Sometimes you discover awesome things by accident. That is the only way I learned of the Regatta Lepa festival of Semporna, a quiet dive town on the east coast of Sabah, Malaysia. I had been scuba diving Sipadan and neighboring islands for a few days and decided to take a day off on dry land. … Read more

Kolkata, India

Unique & Offbeat Kolkata Activities

Kolkata is a colorful mega-city rich in culture, architecture and of course food, but the best part of traveling the “City of Joy” is the sheer unpredictability! You never know what you’ll stumble upon around on the next street corner of what used to be India’s capital. Although this variety keeps locals and expats entertained, … Read more

Solo Travel

Best Destinations for Solo Female Travelers

Traveling alone can always be a challenge and a daunting experience — especially for solo female travelers. The sense of nervousness can be heightened when you are a female wandering around solo. While the world is a beautiful place, it can also be scary and you shouldn’t take security lightly as a female traveler. Nonetheless, … Read more

Aerial View of the Bamyan province of Afghanistan, famous for its skiing

Aerial Photos Of Afghanistan

I am obsessed with Afghanistan. It is a beautiful country full of people who are world-renowned for their hospitality. Unfortunately a few bastard terrorists are ruining the public image of this once normal country and forcing even proud, honest Afghans to reluctantly flee their homeland. Ever seen photos of Kabul in the 1960’s? It looked … Read more

Exploring Xian, the original capital of China

Colorful China: Exploring Xi’an, The Original Capital

Sprawling highways with massive rest stops. Towering skyscrapers dotting seemingly every horizon. A never-ending feast of delicious foods and a sometimes perplexing mesh of ancient history surrounded by modern, well, everything. And all of it so damn colorful. Oh China! My first impressions of the People’s Republic of China were much more overwhelming than expected. … Read more

Derek Eats That! Haiphong Road Temporary Market in Hong Kong

Haiphong Road Temporary Market: Hong Kong’s Hidden Gem

When traveling, the best way to get to know the country and the culture is to get off the beaten tourist path. Go where the locals go. Eat what the locals eat. Do what the locals do. That is how you have the most authentic experience possible. And exactly how I discovered the Haiphong Road … Read more