Southeast Asia by Sea: Hitting the Highlights on a 17-Day Cruise
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the 1969 movie, “If it’s Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium,” a busload of tourists travels across Europe at a whirlwind pace, spending only a day in each country. At the time, seasoned travelers poked fun at the idea of such a madcap itinerary. After all, how could anyone experience a country’s culture in a […]
Vietnam and Cambodia – Memorable “Pinch Me” Moments
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]emorable ‘pinch me’ moments abound in Southeast Asia As the stars fade and the colors of the sky begin to slowly change, the dark shadows of Angkor Wat’s temple walls gradually emerge. The anticipation builds among the hushed crowd as the towers and their reflection in the moat surrounding the vast complex become increasingly […]
Vietnam’s Training Restaurants for Disadvantaged Youth
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he resiliency of Vietnam is remarkable. Despite being ravaged by wars with France, the United States and China, the country’s economy is surging. English schools are popping up everywhere as people strive to learn the language of commerce and tourists arrive by the planeload to see UNESCO world heritage sites such as dream-like Halong Bay, […]
Bangkok: The Side Tourists Rarely See
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he chubby six-year-old with the heavy-duty water cannon scanned the crowd, looking for targets. He spotted me, one of the few Western tourists in sight, and hesitated. I smiled. That was all he needed. The wet blast from his weapon hit me square in the chest. I didn’t mind. There are worse things than […]
Relaxing in Kerala’s Warm Embrace
Another face of exotic, exciting India: Revealing, Rejuvenating, Rewarding