Travel destination content ranging from South America, North America and Asia.
I have a special place in my heart for Malaysia. In recent months, I wrote about how I thought Malaysia is one of the most under-rated places to visit in SE Asia. Revisiting again for the first time since 2011 was a reminder of how much I enjoy traveling in this part of the world. [...]
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Taking the time to explore the Temples of Angkor by tuk-tuk (including Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Banteay Srei, Angkor Thom, Bayon and Preah Khan) should be at the top of any list of things to do for those traveling in the Kingdom of Cambodia in search of culture, temples and Khmer traditional music. Our first [...]
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As I set foot on Serendipity Beach my mind cast back to my first backpacking trip in 2008 when I first marvelled at the beaches located in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. This popular beach town was once described by the Lonely Planet as follows: “Surrounded by white-sand beaches and as-yet undeveloped tropical islands, Sihanoukville (Kompong Som) is [...]
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In the past decade I’ve been based overseas (mostly in Asia) more than I have been back home in my own backyard. Whenever I do get a chance to come home for a short visit, I take the opportunity to explore as much of Canada and the US as I possibly can. I’m excited to [...]
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I have to admit it can be an arduous task checking my email inbox at times. If a had a dime for every spam message I received, unscrupulous advertiser looking for a free guest post, or somebody wanting me to review their project without compensation I might be sailing around on a yacht by now; [...]
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As an expat that has spent nearly four years in South Korea, I’ve come to develop a fondness for Korean cuisine. Some dishes were instant hits for my overzealous taste-buds; while others were certainly an acquired taste that developed over time. In recent months I’ve been churning out Korean food related videos with my girlfriend Audrey Bergner. I’ve [...]
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Post studying trip: where will you choose? Whether you’re at college and dreaming of what to do in your gap year, or you’ve recently finished uni and you’re just working to save a few extra pennies, the thought of that post- studying getaway is one which can cause both excitement and fear. It’s a [...]
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Post by Sofia von Porat: Sofia writes for AsWeTravel, a travel blog sharing travel tips, videos, guides and inspiration from around the world – you can follow her at www.aswetravel.com. First-time visitors to Europe usually focus on visiting major cities like Paris, Barcelona and London, which is definitely a good idea since they’re awesome and [...]
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Most people would not think of setting foot in Scandinavia in the dead of winter, but this happens to be one of the best times of year to enjoy the best of Swedish Lapland. Despite the subzero freezing temperatures, locals thrive in this harsh climate and will tell you that to truly experience Lapland you [...]
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When it comes to the festive Christmas season there are those who embrace winter and others who flock to escape the brutally cold temperatures by heading somewhere tropical. With a plethora of activities to enjoy back home that include skiing, tobogganing, carolling and cross country skiing it’s no wonder many choose to stick around. For those who are looking for [...]
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