Japan is an incredible country but is notoriously expensive for travellers. Accommodations can very expensive, and the costs of entertainment can be very high, especially in big cities. With a bit of planning, you can still enjoy some delicious cuisine, unique culture and amazing historical sights without a huge cost. Here are some tips on …
After several days in Tokyo, I found myself still searching for the weird, wonderful and electronic side of Japan I was hoping for. We had seen temples, eaten sushi, enjoyed a cat cafe and visited the animation area Akiabara for some afternoon arcades, but it still wasn’t quite what I was hoping for. Robot restaurant …
Tokyo is huge and diverse, so its important to stay in the right area for the kind of visit you are planning. For myself, I wanted to be in the action, have lots of dining options, easily able to get around on public transport and accessible to the JR rain line. Here are brief summaries …
Although I was only in Thailand a week, I was able to get some amazing shots. I loved the nightlife and street food vendors of Bangkok, and the amazing temples, royal palace and ruins just outside the city. I would go back in a heartbeat to capture more. Here are some shots from my trip: …
The Southeast Asian experience wouldn’t be complete without a ride in a tuk-tuk. Here are some pointers for surviving your first tuk-tuk ride: What is a Tuk Tuk? Tuk Tuks come in a variety of sizes and styles depending on the country, they even go by different names. Tuk Tuk, moto, rickshaw – all suggest …
Cambodia was an incredibly photogenic country to spend a few weeks. The ruins of Angkor, the water villiages and the grittiness of Phenom Penn all added to the countries beautiful mosaic of colors, textures and people. Here are some of my favorite images.
Siem Reap was one of the most enjoyable cities on my Southeast Asian route. Sure it’s a little touristy, but I loved the vibe in the town as well as the plethora of things to see and do. I was glad to spend a few days exploring the town and a few more exploring Angkor …
With the famous cuisines of Vietnam and Thailand nearby, few people know what to expect from Cambodian food. Well after my stay in the Khmer Kingdom, I can only praise the food. There are curries and stir fries, as you might expect from Southeast Asia, but not as spicy as what you would find across …
After a dusty bus ride, we arrived in the beach town of Sihanoukville in southern Cambodia. I had heard rumors about the ‘happy’ pizza and beach-bum mentality but otherwise didn’t know what to expect from the town. I was looking forward to some much-needed relaxation, as the high heat was starting to get to me. We …
After a few days exploring Phenom Pehn, we left the city to the experience rural Cambodia. We drove out to the town of Kongpom Cham where we took a bike ride around the town, and stopped for a locally cooked lunch. After lunch, we continued our journey deep into the countryside, where we stopped in …
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