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Today’s Traveler – Stephen Lioy

In ‘Today’s Traveler’ I’ll introduce you to a world traveler. Get to know them, learn what makes them tick and why they love to travel. I recently caught up with Stephen Lioy, the traveler, writer and [...]

Run For The Border

Each year my visa and work permit are processed by the university where I teach. The extent of my requirements in the application process have been to sign my name on several sheets of paper, pay [...]

Kao Peak – Vientiane

Learning the art of sourcing out tasty local food while traveling doesn’t take long to master. A simple rule to follow that can help any search get started is: if there’s a large crowd of locals [...]

Life In A Foreign Classroom

When people ask about teaching English abroad most questions lean towards what it’s like, is it tough and what do you do in class. My usual answers are that it’s fun, challenging and exciting; but accurately [...]

Liebster Blog Award Nomination

The Liebster Blog Award is one of the best ways to discover new blogs and to get to know other bloggers. The award is not like an Oscar or an Emmy, and actually there’s not any [...]

The 3 B’s of Phnom Penh

While on a recent trip to Phnom Penh I took a pass on routine tours like visiting the killing fields, S21 prison and diving into local Khmer cuisine. Rather, the plan was to enjoy fantastic western [...]

The Garage – Phnom Penh

The Cheeseburger with Bacon Knotted throughout Southeast Asia are small garages employing highly talented mechanics with uncanny capabilities for fixing anthing motorized. There is however, only one garage with a highly talented chef cooking exceptional burgers [...]

Today’s Traveler – Turner Barr

In ‘Today’s Traveler’ I’ll introduce you to a world traveler and travel blogger. Get to know them, learn what makes them tick and why they love to travel. I recently met Turner Barr, the mastermind behind [...]

Thai Orange Juice

I quickly realized two things after moving to Bangkok. First, it’s always hot. Second, one of the best ways to cool off from the heat is at a street-side drink cart. Filled with everything from water [...]

Raksawarin Hot Springs

The winding road of Highway 4 cuts through untouched mountains of tropical jungle as it drops into the heart of Thailand’s wettest province. Ranong is primarily known to travelers as a gateway for VISA runs to [...]