Category Archives: Asia

17 Delicious and Fun Things to Do in Saigon, Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City)

There are many amazing things to do in Saigon that you could be kept busy for weeks (and months!) in this southern Vietnamese city. This is a guide on what to do in Saigon for travelers visiting the eclectic city in Southeast Asia. This Saigon guest post was written by Vietnam Chronicles. Things to Do […]

Bamboo Island, Thailand: Experiencing Paradise in the Andaman Sea

We all have our happy places on this planet.  Some of us just have a mere one or two, and others, like myself, have many and continuously keep adding to that list.  When I was in Thailand, I added another to my list:  Bamboo Island. My friend, Lindsay, and I had suffered through the inefficiencies […]

Tbilisi Taxi Tips: Taking a Taxi in Tbilisi with 2 Useful Apps

Tbilisi Taxi Tips: Taking a Taxi in Tbilisi with 2 Useful Apps

First-time visitors to Tbilisi will be surprised at how easy and affordable it is to take a taxi there.  This is a guide to taking a taxi in Tbilisi that includes two useful apps and how to download and use them.   If you have any questions regarding how to order a Tbilisi taxi, please send […]

Bishkek’s 10th Microdistrict: Nostalgia From the First Place I Visited in Central Asia

Bishkek microdistrict 10 photo 1

Disclaimer: This post actually references the 10th microdistrict as that is where my adventures always start when I head out to the area in Bishkek.  Photos are from there, parks around it, the 11th, 12th, and 5th microdistricts, as well.  All are within walking distance and are unique in their own rights.   I’ll never forget […]

Lake Kaindy, Kazakhstan: A Travel Guide to the Famous Sunken Forest

Lake Kaindy and Kolsai Lakes in Kazakhstan Sunken forest blue lake

Kazakhstan is easily one of the most beautiful countries on the planet and the country constantly flies under the travel radar when it shouldn’t. Especially when places like Lake Kaindy, Kazakhstan’s famous sunken forest, exist. This is a travel guide to Lake Kaindy, part of the Kolsai Lakes in southeastern Kazakhstan, discussing how to visit […]