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Thoughts on Hong Kong, Skylines and Kowloon

Thoughts on Hong Kong, Skylines and Kowloon

Consisting of a few islands and a chunk of mainland connected to China, Hong Kong is really a large and spread out city that also doubles as its own country: much like Singapore. Ferries are the most popular way to... (Continue reading)

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The Floating Market of Damnoen Saduak

The Floating Market of Damnoen Saduak

The Floating Market of Damnoen Saduak is a highlight of the tourist trail through Thailand and one of the main reasons we booked one final week in the country. Boats line up to take visitors on a tour of the... (Continue reading)

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The Iconic Halong Bay

The Iconic Halong Bay

“No way,” was all we heard as a familiar face came running up to us at the bus stop in Hanoi where we were waiting for our tour bus to pick us up and take us to Halong Bay. It... (Continue reading)

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A Motorcycle Ride Through Shin Deep Mud to the Flooded Forest of Kompong Pluk

A Motorcycle Ride Through Shin Deep Mud to the Flooded Forest of Kompong Pluk

One of the main attractions in Siem Reap, other than Angkor Wat, is a boat ride through the Flooded Forest and stilted village of Kompong Pluk. Located on the banks of a river that leads into a lake, the entire... (Continue reading)

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Getting Around Laos

Getting Around Laos

Tourist Travel: Buses, Sleeper Buses and Minivans Like most countries, Laos offers tourists pre-packaged ways to get from one popular destination to the next at a price way higher than local transportation. The advantage of taking one of these AC... (Continue reading)

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The Slow Boat Down the Mekong

The Slow Boat Down the Mekong

The Mekong River is the lifeblood of Laos, running through most of the country and providing resources for more than 50 million people. The shores are filled with villages, farms, boats and locals going about their daily lives. A glance... (Continue reading)

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Crossing the Border…and the Mekong…into Laos

Crossing the Border...and the Mekong...into Laos

Land border crossings vary from country to country. To get into Singapore and Malaysia we had to enter big buildings with lots of security and lines and have our bags screened by x-ray machines. Before entering Thailand we had to... (Continue reading)

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Getting to the Full Moon Party

Getting to the Full Moon Party

With our new friends Claire and Karen in tow, Carrie and I left the Perhentian Islands in Malaysia at 7:30am to head to Koh Phangan, Thailand, for the Full Moon Party. Referred to as the best and biggest party in... (Continue reading)

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Leaving the Full Moon Party is an Adventure Too

Leaving the Full Moon Party is an Adventure Too

We spent the night dancing and having a blast before going to bed at around 8am. Reuben returned. Karen came back. But where was Claire? This was the question we were still asking at 7pm when I hopped onto the... (Continue reading)

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