Browse through the categories below and dive into the riches of Asia! People and organizations share their experiences, advice, photography, articles and blogs with you.
Experts on Asia
My connection with Taiwan can be traced generations up my family lineage. Since my infant years, I have been going back to visit the island every few years. From 2005-2007 I lived in Taipei, di... Read More...
I lived on Hainan, China's island province in the South China Sea for three years. Although more and more visitors are going there every year, it still feels somewhat "undiscovered." Most travele... Read More...
I'm a small-p professional travel writer with a bent for visiting our planet's most obscure places. Currently, I call Bangladesh home because I'm here researching a guidebook to this fascinating ... Read More...
People in Asia
| Ashleigh.Goe...Location: China | Tim PattersonLocation: Cambodia | ZTP TeoLocation: Kyrgyzstan | asian insightsLocation: Thailand | TrojanTravelerLocation: China | realsoulsurfinLocation: Japan |
Organizations in Asia
| AsianInsightsLocation: Thailand | aimabroadLocation: India | Grass RoutesLocation: India | Active Trave...Location: Vietnam | Alpine VietLocation: Vietnam | Vidyanagar N...Location: India |
Articles about Asia
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Category: Innovators
The Everest Peace ProjectIn this interview, filmmaker and Everest Peace Project creator Lance Trumbull discusses reaching the summit of Everest with a team of Palestinian and Israeli climbers, the challenges of making a documentary, and what it takes "to help sew the seeds of peace and reconciliation." |
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Category: Music+Art
Groping Through the Dance of DarknessThrough the study of Butoh, the Japanese "Dance of Darkness," a young traveler faces the fundamental question: am I faking it? |
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Category: Sport
One in 4,000: High School Baseball in JapanAn American teaching High School in Japan discovers that baseball, with all its similarities on the field, holds an entirely different place in the lives of young athletes in Japan. |
Guides/Tips on Asia
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Bohol, Philippines: Off the Tourist TrailThe Philippines is a nation of more than 7,000 islands and I would have to say that Bohol is one of my favorites. Its people are some of the friendliest, the underwater world is exceptional and the topside is not to shabby either. While Bohol is one of the most visited islands in the Philippines, there are many places which are seen by few. These destinations contain the true life-blood of Boholano culture. Help support local communities and see a bit of real Bohol style by visting these less seen towns and joining some fascinating community-based tours. |
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Rucksack Wanderer's Guide to CambodiaCambodia is a horrific wonderland, an ancient nation beaten into the dust by decades of war. It is a fascinating and profoundly disturbing place to travel, ripe with easy pleasures and overlain with tension. Prepare for an emotional rollercoaster. Cambodia will break you down with frustration, heal you whole with awe, leave you wondering what you’ve witnessed and uncertain who you are. |
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Rucksack Wanderer's Secrets: Koh Rong, CambodiaKoh Rong is an undeveloped island off the coast of Cambodia with a 5 mile white sand beach on the SW shore. Only a handful of foreigners have ever set foot on the island before. This secret guide will get you there. Photos by Ryan Libre. |
Blogs about Asia
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Must-see landscapes in Cambodia
Cambodia
offers much for the sightseer and adventurer. From the famed Angkor
Wat, the largest ancient temple in the world, to museums and galleries,
there is something for everyone. I would like to tell you some must see
dsestinations in Cambodia.. Come and check it out !
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Why travel to Vietnam?Most people think of Vietnam as a war. But the old history has all gone. Now peace and safety resides. It's opening to the world as a friendly and exotic place on earth to be. So why don't you think of coming. I'll name some of the reasons why you should: |
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Party time in Zhuhai!8/26/08 Last night, the little crew I’ve been hanging out with decided it was time to party. We headed downtown towards “Bar Street” but ended up getting off the bus one stop too far, and ended up… elsewhere. We found this sweet restaurant with a table for 12, and had a sumptuous Chinese... |




