Category: Travel Tips
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My Very Short Bangkok City Guide
My Very Short Bangkok City Guide I’ve been breathing, eating, sleeping, and pooping in Bangkok for 25 years. That’s a long time, considering that’s half my life and counting. So people ask me: Is Bangkok safe? How easy is it to get around Bangkok? Are Thai taxis really that bad? What Bangkok scams should I…
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My Experience Applying for China Visa in Bangkok, Thailand
Applying for a Chinese visa in Bangkok could be smooth sailing. Or a total nightmare. That’s depending on where you’re getting your information from. Because I’m heading to Guangzhou (广州市), China to check out the 124th Canton Fair for business and to eat some dim sum. Which means I’m going to have to get a…
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The Curious Case of Houtong Cat Village in Taiwan
A Little Side Trip From Taipei With Kitty Cats – And a Mystery Shrouding the Village’s History On my latest Taiwan trip, I came across Houtong Cat Village 侯硐貓村 in Ruifang District, just northeast of Taipei, about 35 kilometers and just 1 hour away from Taipei Main Station by train. After a few days spent sightseeing…
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Things to Do Near Chatuchak Weekend Market You Might Enjoy
Guide on Things to Do Around Chatuchak Weekend Market You Might’ve Never Known About If you’ve visited Chatuchak Weekend Market (a.k.a Jatujak, also JJ Market จตุจักร) more than a few times you’ve probably become too familiar with one of Bangkok’s most famous shopping attractions. And by now, maybe it’s boring. That’s why I listed 5 points of…
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Baan Sukhita บ้านสุขิตา Review in Chanthaburi, Thailand
A Taste of the Beach Life at Baan Sukhita in Chanthaburi, Thailand Thailand has a lot of beaches. Some good. And some not so good. Everyone, including yours truly that is planning to stay indefinitely in Thailand is always out in the search of the best beaches as a side trip from Bangkok, either for…
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Traveling from Kobe to Kansai International Airport Via High Speed Ferry
The Fastest and Cheapest Way to Kobe from Kansai International Airport and Back If you’re planning on visiting Kobe after landing at Kansai International Airport there’s a super deal for the high speed ferry that will zip you to Kobe in no time. Hopping on these fast bay shuttle boats is cheaper than taking a…
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The Cicada Market Hua Hin
The Cicada Market – A Place You’ll Enjoy Even When You Hate Shopping… But that’s just me. I’m a big grump when it comes to shopping. However I do love taking a stroll through any of Thailand’s famous night markets like Bangkok’s Talad Liab Duan. And certainly around Hua Hin’s Cicada Market. Which technically isn’t a night…
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Air China or Korean Air – Which is Better from NY to BKK?
My Air China Experience from EWK to BKK I’ve always wanted to add airline comparisons and reviews to this blog. But I’ve always been flying Korean Air with a stop over in Seoul. So this time around I wanted to try another airline. And Air China was the one I chose to review for my…
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Exploring Japan’s Kansai Region
There’s no other country in Asia that I want to visit more than Japan. I try to visit Japan as much as I can, as frequently as I can, and for as long as I can. Here I’ve put together a little Japan visitor’s guide that will give you a glimpse of several popular cities…
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How to Get First Class Leg Room in Economy
Flying 14 hours sitting in economy sucks. Especially when you’re tall. I’ll let you in on a little known secret on how you can score yourself more leg room. No, this isn’t a trick for getting a free upgrade to a first or business class seat on your flight. But if you’ve got yourself an…
