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Honestly, I did not plan to be off this long from the podcast but days turn into weeks, which turn into months. I feel the time off has given me a second wind to create more and better episodes. Again, I appreciate your patience and will in the future, endeavour to bring you high quality episodes of The Far East Travels Podcast.
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Honestly, I did not plan to be off this long from the podcast but days turn into weeks, which turn into months. I feel the time off has given me a second wind to create more and better episodes. Again, I appreciate your patience and will in the future, endeavour to bring you high quality episodes of The Far East Travels Podcast.
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Nepal is open with few travel restrictions if you're considering a trek in the fall. Bhutan will reopen to travelers beginning September 22nd. Thanks again for listening!
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Nepal is open with few travel restrictions if you're considering a trek in the fall. Bhutan will reopen to travelers beginning September 22nd. Thanks again for listening!
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"Taste of Kerala"-6/A, Prospect Chambers Annexe, Pitha St. Fort.
Samrat-Veg Thali-Prem Court, Jamshedji Tata Road, Churchgate.


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"Taste of Kerala"-6/A, Prospect Chambers Annexe, Pitha St. Fort.
Samrat-Veg Thali-Prem Court, Jamshedji Tata Road, Churchgate.


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Here are some links with more information on Vietnam visa amendments:https://www.fragomen.com/insights/alerts/amendments-immigration-law-and-labor-code-forthcoming
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$1.00-$1.50 for a short ride -Aeon Mall (Chamkarmorn) 2km
$1.40-$1.60 Vietnam Embassy 4km
$1.60-$2.00 Russian Market
$4.00-$4.50 Airport(app price average for autorickshaw)
$15.00 Return trip(Riverside) Killing Fields(10km each way)
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$1.00-$1.50 for a short ride -Aeon Mall (Chamkarmorn) 2km
$1.40-$1.60 Vietnam Embassy 4km
$1.60-$2.00 Russian Market
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$15.00 Return trip(Riverside) Killing Fields(10km each way)
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I also invited my Twitter live followers to join in on the conversation with questions. Which countries have the most visitors to Vietnam. They are in order starting with:
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Throughout this series I hope to uncover the reasons why people left their home country, whether it's the United States, Canada, U.K., Australia, Europe or even another part of Asia and how they've adjusted to a life abroad. I also would like to share these stories with the intent to inspire people who perhaps are already thinking of living as an expat or are just simply looking for a change that would involve more than just moving across town or country. As well as set realistic expectations to help adjust to life as a foreigner.
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Would love to hear what your favorite sites and temples are and why. Also, what did you do while staying in Siem Reap. Did you visit any stilt villages or take in any other day adventures besides visiting the Angkor Ruins? Please share and send to john@fareastravels.com or message me on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/FarEastAdventureTravel/ or Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/johnsaboesfareasttravels/ .
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Would love to hear what your favorite sites and temples are and why. Also, what did you do while staying in Siem Reap. Did you visit any stilt villages or take in any other day adventures besides visiting the Angkor Ruins? Please share and send to john@fareastravels.com or message me on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/FarEastAdventureTravel/ or Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/johnsaboesfareasttravels/ .
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Kaohsiung-Monkey Mountain-Soushan National Park,
Qishan:https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3272288
Love River Kaohsiung:https://eng.taiwan.net.tw/m1.aspx?sno=0002121&id=625
Taipei-Songshan Cultural Park:https://www.songshanculturalpark.org/cms/en/index.aspx
Zhongshan Chifeng Street:https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=4FF938C7E036410F&sms=A03DD346DED13796&s=8FE674D8E78D4A1A
Dongmen(Qintian Street/Japanese Houses-https://udn.com/news/story/6962/2703420
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Kaohsiung-Monkey Mountain-Soushan National Park,
Qishan:https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3272288
Love River Kaohsiung:https://eng.taiwan.net.tw/m1.aspx?sno=0002121&id=625
Taipei-Songshan Cultural Park:https://www.songshanculturalpark.org/cms/en/index.aspx
Zhongshan Chifeng Street:https://english.gov.taipei/News_Content.aspx?n=4FF938C7E036410F&sms=A03DD346DED13796&s=8FE674D8E78D4A1A
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This week's question comes from Orange via Instagram and Orange wanted to more about the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Nepal, especially what it would be like to trek in June. Thanks so much for listening! You can help others discover the podcast by writing a positive review in the iTunes Store. Follow this link to get started:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/john-saboes-far-east-travels/id1079513943?mt=2

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I was very happy to see Kathmandu on the list of recommended destinations for 2019 as the city and country still need alot of help in order to start to recover from the devastating earthquakes of 2015. Thanks so much for listening. Don't forget if you want to join the discussion live then use the Spreaker app or website Sundays 10pm EST(New York).
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I was very happy to see Kathmandu on the list of recommended destinations for 2019 as the city and country still need alot of help in order to start to recover from the devastating earthquakes of 2015. Thanks so much for listening. Don't forget if you want to join the discussion live then use the Spreaker app or website Sundays 10pm EST(New York).
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Mostly in East Asia and Southeast Asia you will be exposed to a Christmas season although it won't have the same holiday spirit you'll find in the West, but why would it when it's not at the root of local cultural celebrations. In many parts of East Asia and Southeast Asia the Lunar New Year is the biggest holiday celebration of the year. Not to fear, if you are traveling here over the holidays and are wondering if you'll see Christmas decorations you'll have no worries. Especially if you don't want to dissapoint young children. Christmas is very much alive in Asia! Thanks so much for listening. You can help others disover the Far East Travels podcast by writing a review in the iTunes Store. Follow the link, click ratings and reviews to get started. Once you're finished rating the podcast, then write a positive review. Would love to connect with you! Send your feedback to john@fareasttravels.com!

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Mostly in East Asia and Southeast Asia you will be exposed to a Christmas season although it won't have the same holiday spirit you'll find in the West, but why would it when it's not at the root of local cultural celebrations. In many parts of East Asia and Southeast Asia the Lunar New Year is the biggest holiday celebration of the year. Not to fear, if you are traveling here over the holidays and are wondering if you'll see Christmas decorations you'll have no worries. Especially if you don't want to dissapoint young children. Christmas is very much alive in Asia! Thanks so much for listening. You can help others disover the Far East Travels podcast by writing a review in the iTunes Store. Follow the link, click ratings and reviews to get started. Once you're finished rating the podcast, then write a positive review. Would love to connect with you! Send your feedback to john@fareasttravels.com!

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If you don't fit the age or country restrictions then traveling by working as a volunteer is another option. There are thousands of opportunities to volunteer especially if you're open to committing to several months or a whole year. Although some of these volunteer positions will involve fees, especially if they are short term, many will cover your basic living needs, a place to stay,meals and in some cases your flights. Some might even include a stipend. Here are two sites, United Nations Volunteers and VSO where you can investigate the possibility of an overseas volunteer position:
https://www.unv.org
https://www.vsointernational.org/volunteering
Thanks again for listening and please never give up on your dream of living abroad or traveling the world!
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If you don't fit the age or country restrictions then traveling by working as a volunteer is another option. There are thousands of opportunities to volunteer especially if you're open to committing to several months or a whole year. Although some of these volunteer positions will involve fees, especially if they are short term, many will cover your basic living needs, a place to stay,meals and in some cases your flights. Some might even include a stipend. Here are two sites, United Nations Volunteers and VSO where you can investigate the possibility of an overseas volunteer position:
https://www.unv.org
https://www.vsointernational.org/volunteering
Thanks again for listening and please never give up on your dream of living abroad or traveling the world!
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China and South Korea at the moment seem to be offering the most lucrative contracts, Vietnam has lots of job and a low cost of living. Taiwan is still a place where many Westerners seek teaching jobs and Japan remains one of the most desirable countries in the region.
Thanks so much for listening and good luck with your job search! If you're an English teacher in East Asia or Southeast Asia and have tips for looking for work you'd like to pass on it would be much appreciated and shared out to listeners. john@fareastravels.com.
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China and South Korea at the moment seem to be offering the most lucrative contracts, Vietnam has lots of job and a low cost of living. Taiwan is still a place where many Westerners seek teaching jobs and Japan remains one of the most desirable countries in the region.
Thanks so much for listening and good luck with your job search! If you're an English teacher in East Asia or Southeast Asia and have tips for looking for work you'd like to pass on it would be much appreciated and shared out to listeners. john@fareastravels.com.
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I hopefully will share more tips on beers, bars, and other drinks in future podcast episodes. Thanks again for listening and don't forget you can send me an email with your feedback-john@fareasttravels.com.
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I hopefully will share more tips on beers, bars, and other drinks in future podcast episodes. Thanks again for listening and don't forget you can send me an email with your feedback-john@fareasttravels.com.
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I'm primarily here to trek and I'll be leading a small group soon up to Everest Base Camp. One of the many things I do besides creating travel stories and content online and mobile is promoting travel to Nepal through a company I partner with called Sacred Trekking. If you want to find out more about trekking whether you are a beginner or looking for something more advanced contact me at john@fareasttravels.com. If you want to support the podcast and the other work I do consider becoming a patron. You can support travel and production expenses with a monthly contribution while gaining access to exclusive content including extra podcasts only available to patrons. To find out more visit my Patreon page:http://patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravel
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I'm primarily here to trek and I'll be leading a small group soon up to Everest Base Camp. One of the many things I do besides creating travel stories and content online and mobile is promoting travel to Nepal through a company I partner with called Sacred Trekking. If you want to find out more about trekking whether you are a beginner or looking for something more advanced contact me at john@fareasttravels.com. If you want to support the podcast and the other work I do consider becoming a patron. You can support travel and production expenses with a monthly contribution while gaining access to exclusive content including extra podcasts only available to patrons. To find out more visit my Patreon page:http://patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravel
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The main purpose of my visit this fall is to lead a group up to Everest Base Camp. I have an interest in a trekking/adventure company here in Nepal called Explore Himalayan/Sacred Trekking. If you would like to find out more about treks and other adventure activities in Nepal you can message us either on the website: https://explorehimalayan.com or our Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/sacredtrekking/
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The main purpose of my visit this fall is to lead a group up to Everest Base Camp. I have an interest in a trekking/adventure company here in Nepal called Explore Himalayan/Sacred Trekking. If you would like to find out more about treks and other adventure activities in Nepal you can message us either on the website: https://explorehimalayan.com or our Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/sacredtrekking/
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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/fareastadventuretravel/2018/07/26/exploring-cat-ba-island-market-vietnam-travel-chat-and-adviceThu, 26 Jul 2018 14:30:00 +0000John SaboeI'm really hooked on Vietnam. This was my fourth visit in 3 years and I think, as long as you can avoid tourist scams, is an absolutely charming and fulfilling place for travel. I spent most of my time in Hanoi, using it as a base camp to explore a...https://youtu.be/VgizfMnXonQ It was what I called a research trip, at least better than categorizing it as a wash-out! I would definitely go back to spend some time in Han La Bay and it's the perfect place in the north to feast on fresh, reasonably priced seafood. Please help others discover the podcast by writing a review:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adventure-travel-far-east-inspired-by-rick-steves-lonely/id1079513943?mt=2 Support the podcast by becoming a patron, get exclusive chat, messaging and more! Vist my Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravel

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I was in Nepal on this visit to lead a small group to Annapurna Base Camp. An interesting and fantastic hike  for first time trekkers. This was the first time I was in view of the high Himalaya within 3 days. Usually, of course depending on the trail it can take a minimum of 5 days with proper accilimitization to reach the altitiude that's necessary to view these giant peaks. If you have any questions about trekking in Nepal please feel free to send me an email. I'm leading a small group up to Everest Base Camp September 15th, it would be great if you could join us!

Kathmandu does take getting used to for many unfamiliar with South Asia. The traffic, chaos, dirt, Kathmandu is a very dusty city, and the curious who will stop at nothing to sell you something. It's still I believe one of the last few cities in Asia that has still not been transformed into a global village with Starbucks, Gap, Uniqlo, McDonalds, and other chains that are pretty much seen in every medium to large city now in Asia. If you want to escape globalization, mass marketing, the come to Nepal! Hope you enjoy the broadcast. Love to get your feedback! Safe travels and Namaste! JohnIf you would like to support my podcast become a patron! Visit my Patreon page to see the offers! http://!https://www.patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravelSubscribe to my YouTube Channel:http://bit.ly/2ni8SSjyoutube

 

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I was in Nepal on this visit to lead a small group to Annapurna Base Camp. An interesting and fantastic hike  for first time trekkers. This was the first time I was in view of the high Himalaya within 3 days. Usually, of course depending on the trail it can take a minimum of 5 days with proper accilimitization to reach the altitiude that's necessary to view these giant peaks. If you have any questions about trekking in Nepal please feel free to send me an email. I'm leading a small group up to Everest Base Camp September 15th, it would be great if you could join us!

Kathmandu does take getting used to for many unfamiliar with South Asia. The traffic, chaos, dirt, Kathmandu is a very dusty city, and the curious who will stop at nothing to sell you something. It's still I believe one of the last few cities in Asia that has still not been transformed into a global village with Starbucks, Gap, Uniqlo, McDonalds, and other chains that are pretty much seen in every medium to large city now in Asia. If you want to escape globalization, mass marketing, the come to Nepal! Hope you enjoy the broadcast. Love to get your feedback! Safe travels and Namaste! JohnIf you would like to support my podcast become a patron! Visit my Patreon page to see the offers! http://!https://www.patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravelSubscribe to my YouTube Channel:http://bit.ly/2ni8SSjyoutube

 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>1767nepal,nepali,travel,traveling,travel talk radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-series-exploring-a-giant-morning-market-in-densely-populated-new-taipei--14694641https://www.patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravel If you enjoy my podcasts, videos, and take part in livestreams becoming a patron supports future projects and continued travel inspiration from Asia. Visit my Patreon page to see all of the offers.

YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/c/JohnSaboefareastadventuretravelCrowdfunder-$500 Total needed for Gimbal, and various small accessories that will help produce better video and open up phone/skype access for podcast listeners and livestream followers $10, $25, $50 or more would be awesome! http://paypal.me/JohnASaboeContinuing my food series from Taiwan with a walk through the Huangshi Traditional Morning Market near Banqiao in New Taipei City. Picturing Taipei City and New Taipei City as a giant doughnut can help picture the area geographically. New Taipei is the doughnut, Taipei the doughnut hole. New Taipei is really the largest city in Taiwan with a population over 4.5 million making it one of the most densely populated places on the planet. Getting a little ways away from Taipei proper and into these corners of Northern Taiwan definitely can give you a more rounded perspective of the people, food, and culture of the region. *Buddhists* and Garlic, Onions etc. First off to answer someone's question as to why some Buddhists refrain from eating garlic and onions, actually there are a total of 5 pungent roots that some Buddhists do not eat, garlic, onion, chives, green onions, and leeks. It's believed that uncooked they cause distemper, cooked they act as an aphrodisiac.  

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YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/c/JohnSaboefareastadventuretravelCrowdfunder-$500 Total needed for Gimbal, and various small accessories that will help produce better video and open up phone/skype access for podcast listeners and livestream followers $10, $25, $50 or more would be awesome! http://paypal.me/JohnASaboeContinuing my food series from Taiwan with a walk through the Huangshi Traditional Morning Market near Banqiao in New Taipei City. Picturing Taipei City and New Taipei City as a giant doughnut can help picture the area geographically. New Taipei is the doughnut, Taipei the doughnut hole. New Taipei is really the largest city in Taiwan with a population over 4.5 million making it one of the most densely populated places on the planet. Getting a little ways away from Taipei proper and into these corners of Northern Taiwan definitely can give you a more rounded perspective of the people, food, and culture of the region. *Buddhists* and Garlic, Onions etc. First off to answer someone's question as to why some Buddhists refrain from eating garlic and onions, actually there are a total of 5 pungent roots that some Buddhists do not eat, garlic, onion, chives, green onions, and leeks. It's believed that uncooked they cause distemper, cooked they act as an aphrodisiac.  

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>2071food,food network,travel,traveling,travel talk radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-series-exploring-a-taiwanese-traditional-morning-market-in-taipei--14652767https://www.patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravel-I rely on public support to bring you travel inspiration and advice from the heart of Asia. A pledge of $10/month goes along way to assist with product costs and travel expenses. Visit my Patreon page to see all of the offers.

One of the great joys of living and traveling throughout Asia is exploring the countless traditional morning or wet markets. I love to buy my fruit wherever I am whether it's Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, or Taiwan from the local markets.  Taiwan has very high quality fruit with a huge variety of many of the tropical varieties available in Southeast Asia. This particular market I visit regularly is located near Taipei's large fruit/vegetable wholesale market and wholesale fish/seafood market. In these markets in Taipei it does help if you can speak or understand a little Mandarin, but it's not necessary. Most shopkeepers will go out of their way to help and really all you have to do is point and they will bring out their calculator and punch in the price. It's usually never an issue in Southeast Asia although you need to wear your bargaining hat whereas in Taiwan there's not the same kind of markup, especially for foreigners. If you want ot see some of my videos of these markets you can visit and subscribe to my YouTube channel:http://www.youtube.com/c/JohnSaboefareastadventuretravel

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One of the great joys of living and traveling throughout Asia is exploring the countless traditional morning or wet markets. I love to buy my fruit wherever I am whether it's Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, or Taiwan from the local markets.  Taiwan has very high quality fruit with a huge variety of many of the tropical varieties available in Southeast Asia. This particular market I visit regularly is located near Taipei's large fruit/vegetable wholesale market and wholesale fish/seafood market. In these markets in Taipei it does help if you can speak or understand a little Mandarin, but it's not necessary. Most shopkeepers will go out of their way to help and really all you have to do is point and they will bring out their calculator and punch in the price. It's usually never an issue in Southeast Asia although you need to wear your bargaining hat whereas in Taiwan there's not the same kind of markup, especially for foreigners. If you want ot see some of my videos of these markets you can visit and subscribe to my YouTube channel:http://www.youtube.com/c/JohnSaboefareastadventuretravel

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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>2090asian food,food,fruit,seafood,shoppingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/street-food-nightmarkets-part-4-live-from-raohe-night-market-taipei-taiwan--14652771https://www.patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravel Please support continued podcasting, and content creation from Asia by becoming a patron! $10/month goes along way to help supporting production and travel costs. My fourth broadcast featuring street food talk in Asia is from one of Taipei, Taiwan's oldest and most famous nightmarkets-Raohe! Located in East Taipei Raohe Nightmarket is anchored by the beautiful 6 floor Ciyou Temple dedicated to Matsu, Goddess Of The Sea. It's especially striking at night when it's exterior is fully lit. On the night I recorded the podcast there was also a temple lantern festival with some of the lanterns left over from Taipei's giant Lantern Festival held in February/early March 2018.Raohe is an easy nightmarket to navigate as it's basically on one street with a length of about 600 meters, so it's pretty hard to get lost there. It's actually not too hard to figure out which are the most popular food stalls, like anywhere just look for the line-ups.I would love to get your feedback on the podcast. Do you appreciate the food series? What else do you want to listen to? Stories, insight, travel information. Please send an email to john@fareastadventuretravel.com or message me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fareastadventuretravel/ or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FarEastAdventureTravel/If you enjoy the podcast please write a review in the iTunes Store:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adventure-travel-far-east-inspired-by-rick-steves-lonely/id1079513943?mt=2

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/fareastadventuretravel/2018/04/09/street-food-nightmarkets-part-4-live-from-raohe-night-market-taipei-taiwanMon, 09 Apr 2018 16:00:00 +0000John Saboehttps://www.patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravel Please support continued podcasting, and content creation from Asia by becoming a patron! $10/month goes along way to help supporting production and travel costs. My fourth broadcast featuring street food...https://www.patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravel Please support continued podcasting, and content creation from Asia by becoming a patron! $10/month goes along way to help supporting production and travel costs. My fourth broadcast featuring street food talk in Asia is from one of Taipei, Taiwan's oldest and most famous nightmarkets-Raohe! Located in East Taipei Raohe Nightmarket is anchored by the beautiful 6 floor Ciyou Temple dedicated to Matsu, Goddess Of The Sea. It's especially striking at night when it's exterior is fully lit. On the night I recorded the podcast there was also a temple lantern festival with some of the lanterns left over from Taipei's giant Lantern Festival held in February/early March 2018.Raohe is an easy nightmarket to navigate as it's basically on one street with a length of about 600 meters, so it's pretty hard to get lost there. It's actually not too hard to figure out which are the most popular food stalls, like anywhere just look for the line-ups.I would love to get your feedback on the podcast. Do you appreciate the food series? What else do you want to listen to? Stories, insight, travel information. Please send an email to john@fareastadventuretravel.com or message me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fareastadventuretravel/ or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FarEastAdventureTravel/If you enjoy the podcast please write a review in the iTunes Store:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/adventure-travel-far-east-inspired-by-rick-steves-lonely/id1079513943?mt=2

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>2701asia,food,street food,taipei,taiwanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/street-food-nightmarkets-3-guangzhou-street-snake-alley-nightmarkets-taiwan--14652769https://www.patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravel $10/month goes along way to supporting continued podcasting, livestreaming, and travel content creation in Asia. Become patron of Far East Adventure Travel. Visit my Patreon page to see all of the offers!

I'm continuing my series on nightmarkets in Taiwan and street food of Asia chat with an exploraition of the Guangzhou Street Nighmarket and Snake Alley in Taipei's Wanhua District. This is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Taipei with the famous Longshan Temple as the anchor of the surrounding streets and area. Absolutely one of my favorite places to absorb local culture with Qing Dynasty buildings/temples, colorful characters and an edgy past. Snake Alley was once the place where it seemed all tourists or visitors who entered Taiwan were paraded through to see the "snake show". Snakes gutted, blood drained, and pumping hearts, drunk with local liquor. The animal groups did away with most of the snake shows and today you'll mostly find seafood restaurants and foot massage parlors. There are a still a couple of snake restuarants but the shows are much more low key then the old days of Wanhua. I've only come to appreciate this market in the last year where I've noticed finally the decent quality and good value snacks that are offered at some of the food carts. Come with me on an exploration of one of the most colorful nightmarkets of Taipei! If you want to see more of Taiwan, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia, then subscribe to my YouTube Channel:http://www.youtube.com/c/JohnSaboefareastadventuretravel

 

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I'm continuing my series on nightmarkets in Taiwan and street food of Asia chat with an exploraition of the Guangzhou Street Nighmarket and Snake Alley in Taipei's Wanhua District. This is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Taipei with the famous Longshan Temple as the anchor of the surrounding streets and area. Absolutely one of my favorite places to absorb local culture with Qing Dynasty buildings/temples, colorful characters and an edgy past. Snake Alley was once the place where it seemed all tourists or visitors who entered Taiwan were paraded through to see the "snake show". Snakes gutted, blood drained, and pumping hearts, drunk with local liquor. The animal groups did away with most of the snake shows and today you'll mostly find seafood restaurants and foot massage parlors. There are a still a couple of snake restuarants but the shows are much more low key then the old days of Wanhua. I've only come to appreciate this market in the last year where I've noticed finally the decent quality and good value snacks that are offered at some of the food carts. Come with me on an exploration of one of the most colorful nightmarkets of Taipei! If you want to see more of Taiwan, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia, then subscribe to my YouTube Channel:http://www.youtube.com/c/JohnSaboefareastadventuretravel

 

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In this episode I visit Taipei, Taiwan's famous Ningxia Nightmarket. This is a local favorite with some speciality food and a market that is mostly focused on food. Each day this nightmarket is set up around 4pm and then dismantled at 2am close to the historic Dihua Street and former commerce capital of the city. It's here where you can sample everything from green onion pancakes, sweet potato balls, braised duck tongue, and deep-fried whole squid. This is definitely one of my favorite markets as it is also located near alot of famous and popular restaurants that serve up Taiwanese classic dishes from oyster omellettes to fish porridge, and shaved ice desserts. Please let me know what you think of this style of podcast. Do you like podcasts where I visit nightmarkets and discuss food. My goal is also to soon open up these broadcasts to live calls via phone and skype.Thanks so much fo listening and subscribing to the podcast. You can also follow me on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/c/JohnSaboefareastadventuretravel

 

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In this episode I visit Taipei, Taiwan's famous Ningxia Nightmarket. This is a local favorite with some speciality food and a market that is mostly focused on food. Each day this nightmarket is set up around 4pm and then dismantled at 2am close to the historic Dihua Street and former commerce capital of the city. It's here where you can sample everything from green onion pancakes, sweet potato balls, braised duck tongue, and deep-fried whole squid. This is definitely one of my favorite markets as it is also located near alot of famous and popular restaurants that serve up Taiwanese classic dishes from oyster omellettes to fish porridge, and shaved ice desserts. Please let me know what you think of this style of podcast. Do you like podcasts where I visit nightmarkets and discuss food. My goal is also to soon open up these broadcasts to live calls via phone and skype.Thanks so much fo listening and subscribing to the podcast. You can also follow me on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/c/JohnSaboefareastadventuretravel

 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>2094food,nightmarket,streetfood artistry,taipei,taiwanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trekking-nepal-tips-and-advice-from-trekking-adventure-outfitter-shanker-bhatta--14652770https://www.patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravel Support continued podcasting, travelblogging, and more from Asia. Get inspired, keep in touch, access live chat with me, private videos and more for $10/month. Visit my Patreon page to find out more!

Nepal is one of the most rewarding vacation destinations on the planet. Not only for it's sheer beauty and grand mountain range, the Himalaya, but as well it's diverse fascinating multi-ethnic cultures, ancient cities and "royal squares", and wildlife.

Shanker is one of my partners in Explore Himalayan, a trekking adventure company that organizes group and private treks in the Himalaya. I'm taking a small group up to Annapurna Base Camp in May this year so I thought it would be a good opportunity to talk about trekking, and get Shanker's expert advice on concerns that some have especially if it's their first time at high altitude. Whether you come on one of our treks or you choose another company I this information is definitely unbiased and will help you decide and plan your trip, particularily if you're interested in either Everest Base Camp, the Annapurna Circuit, or Annapurna Base Camp.

I'm leading a small group of adventurers/trekkers to Annapurna Base Camp May 15, 2018. If you'd like to find out more about the trek and sign up follow the link here:https://explorehimalayan.com/tour/annapurna-base-camp-trek-john-saboe/

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Nepal is one of the most rewarding vacation destinations on the planet. Not only for it's sheer beauty and grand mountain range, the Himalaya, but as well it's diverse fascinating multi-ethnic cultures, ancient cities and "royal squares", and wildlife.

Shanker is one of my partners in Explore Himalayan, a trekking adventure company that organizes group and private treks in the Himalaya. I'm taking a small group up to Annapurna Base Camp in May this year so I thought it would be a good opportunity to talk about trekking, and get Shanker's expert advice on concerns that some have especially if it's their first time at high altitude. Whether you come on one of our treks or you choose another company I this information is definitely unbiased and will help you decide and plan your trip, particularily if you're interested in either Everest Base Camp, the Annapurna Circuit, or Annapurna Base Camp.

I'm leading a small group of adventurers/trekkers to Annapurna Base Camp May 15, 2018. If you'd like to find out more about the trek and sign up follow the link here:https://explorehimalayan.com/tour/annapurna-base-camp-trek-john-saboe/

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I love good food! I love discovering it, eating it, and sharing it! When you find great street food in Asia, especially if it's a cheap, it becomesone of the great simple pleasures and rewards of life. 

I'd love to get your feedback on what you want to learn and discover about street food or nightmarket food of Asia. I'd like this to be a series of podcasts, featuring the best thought and food from my favorit cities in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia.  In this episode I walk through Taipei, Taiwan's most famous nightmarket, Shilin. This is probably the top spot for tourists to visit in Taipei but you'll also find locals here as well every night of the week. All of the Taiwanese classics are here from Oyster omelletes to stinky tofu. Thanks so much for listening! Follow me on:

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I love good food! I love discovering it, eating it, and sharing it! When you find great street food in Asia, especially if it's a cheap, it becomesone of the great simple pleasures and rewards of life. 

I'd love to get your feedback on what you want to learn and discover about street food or nightmarket food of Asia. I'd like this to be a series of podcasts, featuring the best thought and food from my favorit cities in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia.  In this episode I walk through Taipei, Taiwan's most famous nightmarket, Shilin. This is probably the top spot for tourists to visit in Taipei but you'll also find locals here as well every night of the week. All of the Taiwanese classics are here from Oyster omelletes to stinky tofu. Thanks so much for listening! Follow me on:

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/fareastadventuretravel

YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/c/JohnSaboefareastadventuretravel

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/FarEastAdventureTravel

 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>2108food,food network,street food,travel,travel talk radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/okinawa-japan-exploring-the-makishi-market-and-kokusai-dori-shopping-street--14652775https://www.patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravel I rely on public support from listeners like you to continue producing the podcast. Please visit my Patreon page and start supporting the podcast, videos, and livestreams for as little as $1/month. 

Okinawa, Japan is considered one of the friendliest regions of the country. Although in many ways it feels like Japan, with recognizable businesses and chain restaurants, and the clean orderly streets one expects to see anywhere in the country it definitely has it's own character, feel, and perhaps even lifestyle. 

It's a popular destination for Taiwanese, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese tourists. Join me as I explore it's famous Makishi covered market and busy Kokusai Dori shopping street.

If you'd like to make a donation to help with my medical expenses from my recent eye surgery  there are two ways to offer support. I'm grateful for any size donation:

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Okinawa, Japan is considered one of the friendliest regions of the country. Although in many ways it feels like Japan, with recognizable businesses and chain restaurants, and the clean orderly streets one expects to see anywhere in the country it definitely has it's own character, feel, and perhaps even lifestyle. 

It's a popular destination for Taiwanese, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese tourists. Join me as I explore it's famous Makishi covered market and busy Kokusai Dori shopping street.

If you'd like to make a donation to help with my medical expenses from my recent eye surgery  there are two ways to offer support. I'm grateful for any size donation:

PayPal:http://paypal.me/JohnASaboe

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Kyoto, Japan is one of the most visited cities in the world. With hundreds of picturesque temples and shrines, quite streets, traditional gardens, it's considered the Rome of Asia. With so many tourists visiting Kyoto every year how do you get the most out of your stay along with keeping your visit as authentic as possible? I speak with my friend and expat resident guide Niall Gibson, who operates https://www.kyotofun.com a tour company that specializes in bicycle and cultural tours, bar hopping tours, and https://www.kyotovip.com which specializes in one of a kind experiences like meeting Geishas, (Geikos), tea ceremonies, calligraphy, Zen meditation classes. We talk about visiting during the cherry blossom season, where is the best place to stay in the city, and how to avoid the crowds and get as an authentic experience as possible. 

I'm taking a small group trekking to Annapurna Base Camp, Nepal this May for an incredible 14 day adventure beginning May 15. To find out more and sign up visit:https://explorehimalayan.com/tour/annapurna-base-camp-trek-john-saboe/

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Kyoto, Japan is one of the most visited cities in the world. With hundreds of picturesque temples and shrines, quite streets, traditional gardens, it's considered the Rome of Asia. With so many tourists visiting Kyoto every year how do you get the most out of your stay along with keeping your visit as authentic as possible? I speak with my friend and expat resident guide Niall Gibson, who operates https://www.kyotofun.com a tour company that specializes in bicycle and cultural tours, bar hopping tours, and https://www.kyotovip.com which specializes in one of a kind experiences like meeting Geishas, (Geikos), tea ceremonies, calligraphy, Zen meditation classes. We talk about visiting during the cherry blossom season, where is the best place to stay in the city, and how to avoid the crowds and get as an authentic experience as possible. 

I'm taking a small group trekking to Annapurna Base Camp, Nepal this May for an incredible 14 day adventure beginning May 15. To find out more and sign up visit:https://explorehimalayan.com/tour/annapurna-base-camp-trek-john-saboe/

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>2350japan,kyoto,travel,traveling,travel talk radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/travel-blogging-how-to-build-a-successful-brand-with-travel-blogger-bruno-black--14652778
patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravel 

Far East Adventure Travel relies on public support to bring you travel inspiration from Asia. Become a patron starting at $1/month. Visit the link to view all the offers available.

Travel blogging has become one of the most sought after new media careers. It's sounds extremely attractive, getting paid to travel, staying in luxury hotels. But how do you get started? I recently spoke with travelblogger Bruno Black, who's also the founder of a very successful branding/marketing agency based in Taiwan. Bruno travel blogs some of the more interesting and off the beaten path sites in Taiwan along with managing social media platforms for The Taiwan Tourism Bureau. Since his role with Taiwan Tourism also involves selecting travelbloggers to visit the island I thought he would have some great advice to offer those interested in pursing a career or sideline as a travel blogger. We also discuss a few of the many attractions, including some very unusual sites that visitors can expect to see on trip to Taiwan.

Contact Bruno about travel blogging in Taiwan or arranging travel exursions or tours:http://www.brunoblack.com/

For more information on his branding agency/marketin and doing business in China visit:http://www.brunobranding.com

My YouTube Channel:http://www.youtube.com/c/JohnSaboefareastadventuretravel

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patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravel 

Far East Adventure Travel relies on public support to bring you travel inspiration from Asia. Become a patron starting at $1/month. Visit the link to view all the offers available.

Travel blogging has become one of the most sought after new media careers. It's sounds extremely attractive, getting paid to travel, staying in luxury hotels. But how do you get started? I recently spoke with travelblogger Bruno Black, who's also the founder of a very successful branding/marketing agency based in Taiwan. Bruno travel blogs some of the more interesting and off the beaten path sites in Taiwan along with managing social media platforms for The Taiwan Tourism Bureau. Since his role with Taiwan Tourism also involves selecting travelbloggers to visit the island I thought he would have some great advice to offer those interested in pursing a career or sideline as a travel blogger. We also discuss a few of the many attractions, including some very unusual sites that visitors can expect to see on trip to Taiwan.

Contact Bruno about travel blogging in Taiwan or arranging travel exursions or tours:http://www.brunoblack.com/

For more information on his branding agency/marketin and doing business in China visit:http://www.brunobranding.com

My YouTube Channel:http://www.youtube.com/c/JohnSaboefareastadventuretravel

iVideo Pocket Wifi-Stay Connected Anywhere, Anytime-Promo Code:FAREAST2018

https://www.ivideo.com.tw/english/

 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>1794asia,china,travel,traveling,travel talk radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kuching-sarawak-borneo-exploring-shopping-streets-and-heritage-sites--14652777http://www.patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravel Please visit my Patreon page to check out the offers! Your support will help me continue to bring you interesting, inspirational, and useful travel advice from Asia!

If you're a lover of nature, exotic flora and fauna and amazing wildlife, then Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo should be on your list of places to visit. Of course my expecations were met on my most recent visit but what I didn't count on was the especially friendly hospitality of the local community. Everywhere I went people would smile and say hi, ask me where I was from, the niceties you often encounter when traveling, But this was different, there was no "where are you from?", followed by I can do this for you or do that, or buy this, just genuine curiousity and hospitality. There was no real aggressive selling or hustling that you. This I didin't expect, making this visit to Kuching, the capital of the state, all that more relaxing and enjoyable. Join me for another walk around Kuching, exploring shopping streets, colorful murals, and other sites in the heat of the tropics.

If you're interested in seeing some videos on Sarawak and other places around Southeast Asia, East Asia, and South Asia then visit my YouTube Channel and subscribe!

http://www.youtube.com/c/JohnSaboefareastadventuretravel

 

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If you're a lover of nature, exotic flora and fauna and amazing wildlife, then Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo should be on your list of places to visit. Of course my expecations were met on my most recent visit but what I didn't count on was the especially friendly hospitality of the local community. Everywhere I went people would smile and say hi, ask me where I was from, the niceties you often encounter when traveling, But this was different, there was no "where are you from?", followed by I can do this for you or do that, or buy this, just genuine curiousity and hospitality. There was no real aggressive selling or hustling that you. This I didin't expect, making this visit to Kuching, the capital of the state, all that more relaxing and enjoyable. Join me for another walk around Kuching, exploring shopping streets, colorful murals, and other sites in the heat of the tropics.

If you're interested in seeing some videos on Sarawak and other places around Southeast Asia, East Asia, and South Asia then visit my YouTube Channel and subscribe!

http://www.youtube.com/c/JohnSaboefareastadventuretravel

 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>1140borneo,southeast asia,travel,traveling,travel talk radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hanoi-vietnam-enjoying-the-atmosphere-of-the-old-quarter-travel-tips--14652779https://www.patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravel Please visit my Patreon page to check out the offers! I rely on public support to bring you the best travel experiences in Asia!

In this episode I spend more time walking through the atmospheric streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter, in search of baguettes and other things for my morning breakfast. When I find myself on a slow travel trip, I will typically spend up to two weeks in one town or city. So if I know this in advance I will make sure I book a room in a guesthouse or hotel with a fridge so I can do some self-catering, mainly to take care of my breakfast needs. I still don't want to miss out on trying what the locals eat for breakfast everyday but it's nice to have some baguettes and tea or coffee before I head out in the early morning to captures images and check out the local markets. Usually in Hanoi I will want to stay in the Old Quarter so I can be right out in the chaos first thing plus it's easy walking distance to Hoan Kiem Lake, The French Quarter, and other sites. In this episode I also briefly touch on some of the scams, particularly the overcharging of tourists that quite often happens in the Old Quarter. Thanks so much for listening and as always your support! If you would like to make a contribution to my on-going crowdfunding project to raise money for equipment an travel expenses, check out the link below!

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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/fareastadventuretravel/2018/01/05/hanoi-vietnam-enjoying-the-atmosphere-of-the-old-quartertravel-tipsFri, 05 Jan 2018 07:00:00 +0000John Saboehttps://www.patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravel Please visit my Patreon page to check out the offers! I rely on public support to bring you the best travel experiences in Asia! In this episode I spend more time walking through the atmospheric streets...https://www.patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravel Please visit my Patreon page to check out the offers! I rely on public support to bring you the best travel experiences in Asia!

In this episode I spend more time walking through the atmospheric streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter, in search of baguettes and other things for my morning breakfast. When I find myself on a slow travel trip, I will typically spend up to two weeks in one town or city. So if I know this in advance I will make sure I book a room in a guesthouse or hotel with a fridge so I can do some self-catering, mainly to take care of my breakfast needs. I still don't want to miss out on trying what the locals eat for breakfast everyday but it's nice to have some baguettes and tea or coffee before I head out in the early morning to captures images and check out the local markets. Usually in Hanoi I will want to stay in the Old Quarter so I can be right out in the chaos first thing plus it's easy walking distance to Hoan Kiem Lake, The French Quarter, and other sites. In this episode I also briefly touch on some of the scams, particularly the overcharging of tourists that quite often happens in the Old Quarter. Thanks so much for listening and as always your support! If you would like to make a contribution to my on-going crowdfunding project to raise money for equipment an travel expenses, check out the link below!

https://fundly.com/far-east-adventure-travel-video-production-improvements

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>1252asia,travel,traveling,travel talk radio,vietnamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hanoi-vietnam-avoiding-tourist-scams-overcharging-chat-through-morning-markets--14652781
Hanoi is one of my favorite cities in Southeast Asia. I usually stay in the old quarter, one ofy the most atmospheric parts of the city where there's amazing street food, unique shopping streets, and plenty of cafes to watch daily life in the capital. But it's also loaded with scam artists looking for easy targets. In this episode of the podcast I chat about some of the more popular scams. Overcharging is rampant as well especially in the old quarter and even more specifically close to Hoan Kiem Lake. I like sharing these stories as I hope it will help visitors avoid some of these situations and unpleasant outcomes that can lead to not wanting to ever visit the city or country again. I've read many travel forums where people were scammed by either a  shoe cleaner or taxi driver and haved vowed never to return again. It's unfortunate but most of this stems from people who are merely misguided and lack an education. Struggling to put food on the table everyday they revert to these methods in order to support themselves. I think particularily in Hanoi you'll find more scams than in other Vietnamese cities including Ho Chi Minh City. I hope revealing some of these scams will help you avoid them on your next visit to Hanoi. It really is a wonderful city and can be enjoyed to the fullest by avoiding these uncomfortable situations.

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Hanoi is one of my favorite cities in Southeast Asia. I usually stay in the old quarter, one ofy the most atmospheric parts of the city where there's amazing street food, unique shopping streets, and plenty of cafes to watch daily life in the capital. But it's also loaded with scam artists looking for easy targets. In this episode of the podcast I chat about some of the more popular scams. Overcharging is rampant as well especially in the old quarter and even more specifically close to Hoan Kiem Lake. I like sharing these stories as I hope it will help visitors avoid some of these situations and unpleasant outcomes that can lead to not wanting to ever visit the city or country again. I've read many travel forums where people were scammed by either a  shoe cleaner or taxi driver and haved vowed never to return again. It's unfortunate but most of this stems from people who are merely misguided and lack an education. Struggling to put food on the table everyday they revert to these methods in order to support themselves. I think particularily in Hanoi you'll find more scams than in other Vietnamese cities including Ho Chi Minh City. I hope revealing some of these scams will help you avoid them on your next visit to Hanoi. It really is a wonderful city and can be enjoyed to the fullest by avoiding these uncomfortable situations.

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Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>1240hanoi,travel,vietnam,vietnamese,vietnam warfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hanoi-vietnam-old-quarter-to-hoan-kiem-lake-atmospheric-walk-description--14652780https://www.patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravel My podcast relies on support from listeners like you! Please visit my Patreon page and become a patron. For as little as $1/month you can help me continue to bring you podcasts and travel information/inspiration from the Far East!I Absolutely love Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam! On my most recent visit I spent nearly 17 days hanging out, chatting with locals, and getting to know the city and it's people. As I said in the video, it's very easy to just hang out in it's Old Quarter, with it's atmospheric themed shopping streets, great cheap delicious street food, and the ultra cheap and refreshing bia hoi, fresh beer, that costs $9000VND, about $.040US. Life unfolds all around you in the Old Quarter. Locals are quite comfortable leaving their doors open, and acting out their daily life in the public, from taking naps to getting into family arguments. I'm addicted to the traditional wet markets in Asia, the bustle and the amazing selection of fresh produce, fruit, seafood, bake goods and of course street food! I also spent lots of time around Hanoi's Dong Xuan Wholesale Market, where you can find little alleys and lanes full of the fresh bounty of Northern Vietnam along with amazing little food stalls that sell of the best street food in Asia. More of this to come in future podcasts!Thanks so much for listening and don't forget to follow me for daily images and live/recorded video from Asia

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Qixi Festival is Chinese Valentine's Day in Taiwan, China, and wherever there is a large ethnic Chinese community. There are also versions of it in Korea and Japan. If you want to find out more visit:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qixi_Festival . It's such a lovely but bittersweet story and inspiring enough to send young women and men to Taipei, Taiwan's famous Xia Hai Temple, or City God Temple to pray to it's Cupid God for a future husband or wife. It's especially busy during the Qixi Festival, which falls every year on the 7th day of the 7th month of the Lunar Calendar. Like it's western counterpart, February 14th's Valentine's Day, it's been commericalized by sweets and chocolate companies, florists, hotels/resorts and restaurants.

Join me for a visit to this famous "Temple Of The Cupid"  in Taipei, which is also famous for having the highest densities of Gods in all of Taiwan's 13,000 temples.

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Qixi Festival is Chinese Valentine's Day in Taiwan, China, and wherever there is a large ethnic Chinese community. There are also versions of it in Korea and Japan. If you want to find out more visit:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qixi_Festival . It's such a lovely but bittersweet story and inspiring enough to send young women and men to Taipei, Taiwan's famous Xia Hai Temple, or City God Temple to pray to it's Cupid God for a future husband or wife. It's especially busy during the Qixi Festival, which falls every year on the 7th day of the 7th month of the Lunar Calendar. Like it's western counterpart, February 14th's Valentine's Day, it's been commericalized by sweets and chocolate companies, florists, hotels/resorts and restaurants.

Join me for a visit to this famous "Temple Of The Cupid"  in Taipei, which is also famous for having the highest densities of Gods in all of Taiwan's 13,000 temples.

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Become a patron of Far East Adventure Travel and support travel inspiration from Asia. Get access to exclusive content and follow the link now! A visit to Kanyakumari, India is certainly a buck list item for anyone who loves the subcontinent. Being at the very southern tip it’s a popular destination mostly for Indians seeking a pilgrimage although with the emerging middle class in the country it is becoming just as much a vacation destination combined with a spiritual journey.Having spent a few weeks traveling through Kerala it was hard to resist an extra 3 hour bumpy bus ride from Kovalam Beach to the southern tip of India.With limited time I had to literally jump off the bus, find a place to stay, and make my way for the ferry line-up to visit the small little islands, or rock outcrops that were home to shrines.The first stop on the ferry ride is at Vivekananda Rock Memorial where a shrine was built in 1970 honoring Swami Vivekananda who was believed to have attained enlightenment on the rock. The second stop was at The Thiruvalluvar Statue. The statue that rises 29 meters symbolizes wealth and pleasures.After I finished my trip to the monuments I explored the small town that must swell daily with tourists and pilgrims that arrive by bus, car, and train. It’s definitely a circus atmosphere, with carnival acts, horse rides, and a little amusement park for kids. Of course besides the other temples that pilgrims and followers make their way to including The Kanya Kumari Temple and The Gandhi Memorial Mandapam, the site where the great Mahatma’s ashes were kept before their final immersion. Just to see and meet Indians, many that had travelled hundreds of kilometers was absolutely fascinating. 

 

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Become a patron of Far East Adventure Travel and support travel inspiration from Asia. Get access to exclusive content and follow the link now! A visit to Kanyakumari, India is certainly a buck list item for anyone who loves the subcontinent. Being at the very southern tip it’s a popular destination mostly for Indians seeking a pilgrimage although with the emerging middle class in the country it is becoming just as much a vacation destination combined with a spiritual journey.Having spent a few weeks traveling through Kerala it was hard to resist an extra 3 hour bumpy bus ride from Kovalam Beach to the southern tip of India.With limited time I had to literally jump off the bus, find a place to stay, and make my way for the ferry line-up to visit the small little islands, or rock outcrops that were home to shrines.The first stop on the ferry ride is at Vivekananda Rock Memorial where a shrine was built in 1970 honoring Swami Vivekananda who was believed to have attained enlightenment on the rock. The second stop was at The Thiruvalluvar Statue. The statue that rises 29 meters symbolizes wealth and pleasures.After I finished my trip to the monuments I explored the small town that must swell daily with tourists and pilgrims that arrive by bus, car, and train. It’s definitely a circus atmosphere, with carnival acts, horse rides, and a little amusement park for kids. Of course besides the other temples that pilgrims and followers make their way to including The Kanya Kumari Temple and The Gandhi Memorial Mandapam, the site where the great Mahatma’s ashes were kept before their final immersion. Just to see and meet Indians, many that had travelled hundreds of kilometers was absolutely fascinating. 

 

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Even with the large numbers of tourists that visit the ancient town of Hoi An it is still remarkably an enjoyable experience to see this jewel of Vietnam. 

It’s really all thanks to the silting up of the Thu Bon River that probably helped to preserve or in reality froze the ancient town in time. Had it continued to flourish as a regular port of trade over time development and expansion would have most likely seen alot of these historic buildings cleared away for new larger structures. 

In this episode I take a boat ride with one of boat ladies of the Thu Bon River. It’s really alot of fun taking a ride with these characters who will more than likely try to overcharge you at first, just hesitate or start walking away and the price will quickly drop by half. The non motor boat ride is my preferred way of cruising around the town. You won’t go as far as the motorized boats can take you but it’s much more relaxing having a boat to yourself as you are rowed silently past the beautiful waterfront of Hoi An. Thanks so much for listening! 

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Even with the large numbers of tourists that visit the ancient town of Hoi An it is still remarkably an enjoyable experience to see this jewel of Vietnam. 

It’s really all thanks to the silting up of the Thu Bon River that probably helped to preserve or in reality froze the ancient town in time. Had it continued to flourish as a regular port of trade over time development and expansion would have most likely seen alot of these historic buildings cleared away for new larger structures. 

In this episode I take a boat ride with one of boat ladies of the Thu Bon River. It’s really alot of fun taking a ride with these characters who will more than likely try to overcharge you at first, just hesitate or start walking away and the price will quickly drop by half. The non motor boat ride is my preferred way of cruising around the town. You won’t go as far as the motorized boats can take you but it’s much more relaxing having a boat to yourself as you are rowed silently past the beautiful waterfront of Hoi An. Thanks so much for listening! 

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I had the pleasure of meeting Phuong and Cuong from Hanoi Free Tour Guides last year while visiting the capital. Hanoi Free Tour Guides is a fantastic organization that offers free tours for anyone visiting Hanoi. It’s a wonderful way to connect with the local culture as all guides are local students studying English eager to meet foreigners and show them around their city. You can basically ask for any kind of tour for the whole day if you like. You only have to pay for transportation if required and meals or drinks for your guide. There is no need to tip, in fact they will refuse any money offered.Only a few months earlier in Hanoi famous TV travel host and chef Anthony Bourdain hosted a special dinner with President Obama. The featured dish? A bowl of bun cha, the famous bbq pork meal of Hanoi.Although I do not eat pork myself I thought it would be interesting to talk about the dish that had gained so much attention in the United States and around the world from this famous meeting.We walked to a restaurant in the old quarter of Hanoi famous for bun cha. Phuong actually theorized that the Obama/Bourdain meal wasn’t hosted here because of the logistics of trying to protect the president in such a tight space.We had so much planned for this walk of the old quarter that was originally a Facebook live broadcast but only minutes after visiting the restaurant a huge tropical downpour started so we were forced to find refuge in a cafe. The rain lasted so long we were unable to continue the broadcast and were left with some interesting talk about bun cha and later a short conversation about ancestor worship in Vietnam.Thanks so much for listening!

 

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I had the pleasure of meeting Phuong and Cuong from Hanoi Free Tour Guides last year while visiting the capital. Hanoi Free Tour Guides is a fantastic organization that offers free tours for anyone visiting Hanoi. It’s a wonderful way to connect with the local culture as all guides are local students studying English eager to meet foreigners and show them around their city. You can basically ask for any kind of tour for the whole day if you like. You only have to pay for transportation if required and meals or drinks for your guide. There is no need to tip, in fact they will refuse any money offered.Only a few months earlier in Hanoi famous TV travel host and chef Anthony Bourdain hosted a special dinner with President Obama. The featured dish? A bowl of bun cha, the famous bbq pork meal of Hanoi.Although I do not eat pork myself I thought it would be interesting to talk about the dish that had gained so much attention in the United States and around the world from this famous meeting.We walked to a restaurant in the old quarter of Hanoi famous for bun cha. Phuong actually theorized that the Obama/Bourdain meal wasn’t hosted here because of the logistics of trying to protect the president in such a tight space.We had so much planned for this walk of the old quarter that was originally a Facebook live broadcast but only minutes after visiting the restaurant a huge tropical downpour started so we were forced to find refuge in a cafe. The rain lasted so long we were unable to continue the broadcast and were left with some interesting talk about bun cha and later a short conversation about ancestor worship in Vietnam.Thanks so much for listening!

 

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I love exploring around Ho Chi Minh City. Many locals still refer to HCMC as Saigon, and District 1 where most tourists wil find themselves is considered Saigon proper. Once you are accustomed to the chaotic traffic and swarms of motorbikes it's quite easy to get around on foot.

Don't limit yourself  to D1,  as exciting as it is,  with it's historic sites, great food, cafes, bars, and entertainment. There's more to explore out in Disrict 3, 4, and 5 with Cholon and it's massive Chinatown and markets filled with outgoing locals that don't see as many tourists.

In this episode I walked around the Benh Thanh Market area. This portion of the city is rapidly changing with the installation of the first subway line of HCMC. This is most definitely one of the hot tourist areas with restaurants, hotels, and the famous landmark and what some consider the centerpoint of the city.

Even though the market is filled with vendors ready to pounce on you with their over inflated prices it's still worth a look. There's some great little places to stop and eat and for such a big tourist stop, the prices are pretty reasonable. Join me for a little walk around Ben Thanh Market.

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I love exploring around Ho Chi Minh City. Many locals still refer to HCMC as Saigon, and District 1 where most tourists wil find themselves is considered Saigon proper. Once you are accustomed to the chaotic traffic and swarms of motorbikes it's quite easy to get around on foot.

Don't limit yourself  to D1,  as exciting as it is,  with it's historic sites, great food, cafes, bars, and entertainment. There's more to explore out in Disrict 3, 4, and 5 with Cholon and it's massive Chinatown and markets filled with outgoing locals that don't see as many tourists.

In this episode I walked around the Benh Thanh Market area. This portion of the city is rapidly changing with the installation of the first subway line of HCMC. This is most definitely one of the hot tourist areas with restaurants, hotels, and the famous landmark and what some consider the centerpoint of the city.

Even though the market is filled with vendors ready to pounce on you with their over inflated prices it's still worth a look. There's some great little places to stop and eat and for such a big tourist stop, the prices are pretty reasonable. Join me for a little walk around Ben Thanh Market.

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Bangkok is one of my favorite cities in Southeast Asia. A modern city that's retained much of it's cultural heritage, it's fast-paced, vast, naughty,  and filled with temples, markets, amazing food, entertainment and world-class shopping. 

It's also where you can find one of Southeast Asia's most vibrant Chinatowns. In this episode I explored some of the interesting lanes and streets where you can find everything from durian, the king of fruit, to Chinese medicinal remedies, fantastic street food, restaurants, and stores filled with gadgets, kitchen utensils, and pottery. 

I'm also looking forward to very soon bringing you live broadcasts from Asia on BlogTalkRadio and a chance to connect with you either by phone or Skype-stay tuned!

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Bangkok is one of my favorite cities in Southeast Asia. A modern city that's retained much of it's cultural heritage, it's fast-paced, vast, naughty,  and filled with temples, markets, amazing food, entertainment and world-class shopping. 

It's also where you can find one of Southeast Asia's most vibrant Chinatowns. In this episode I explored some of the interesting lanes and streets where you can find everything from durian, the king of fruit, to Chinese medicinal remedies, fantastic street food, restaurants, and stores filled with gadgets, kitchen utensils, and pottery. 

I'm also looking forward to very soon bringing you live broadcasts from Asia on BlogTalkRadio and a chance to connect with you either by phone or Skype-stay tuned!

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On my most recent visit I also checked out the Saphan Khao Fruit Market which carries pretty much every fruit available in Southeast Asia, from durian and jackfruit to the more exotic snakeskin fruit. They say everyone in Bangkok comes to this market from everyday people to store vendors to chefs from 5 star restaurants.

It’s such a treat to try all of these fruits and you always find some kind of cheap deal that makes your visit great! On this trip I found some delicious jackfruit, two big plastic trays packed with the plump pods for about one dollar!

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On my most recent visit I also checked out the Saphan Khao Fruit Market which carries pretty much every fruit available in Southeast Asia, from durian and jackfruit to the more exotic snakeskin fruit. They say everyone in Bangkok comes to this market from everyday people to store vendors to chefs from 5 star restaurants.

It’s such a treat to try all of these fruits and you always find some kind of cheap deal that makes your visit great! On this trip I found some delicious jackfruit, two big plastic trays packed with the plump pods for about one dollar!

Hope you enjoy the podcast!

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Kuching, the capital of Sarawak in Mayalsian Borneo is a wonderful place to base yourself for exploring this incredibly diverse destination full of wildlife viewing opportunities, cultural discovery, and amazing food! 

I love that Kuching is also small enough that you can easily explore most of it on foot. Walking through it's atmospheric Chinatown, Little India, and riverfront makes it remarkably easy to become familiar with the town within a short time frame.

The people are absolutely it's biggest asset. Incredibly friendly and hospitable I found it so easy to feel comfortable right away. From local shop owners greeting you with warm smiles to kids in school uniforms saying hello on their way home from classes.

Join me as I walk around the river front discussing the beauty and diversity of Kuching and Sarawak as well as some helpful tips on stretching your travel dollars.

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Kuching, the capital of Sarawak in Mayalsian Borneo is a wonderful place to base yourself for exploring this incredibly diverse destination full of wildlife viewing opportunities, cultural discovery, and amazing food! 

I love that Kuching is also small enough that you can easily explore most of it on foot. Walking through it's atmospheric Chinatown, Little India, and riverfront makes it remarkably easy to become familiar with the town within a short time frame.

The people are absolutely it's biggest asset. Incredibly friendly and hospitable I found it so easy to feel comfortable right away. From local shop owners greeting you with warm smiles to kids in school uniforms saying hello on their way home from classes.

Join me as I walk around the river front discussing the beauty and diversity of Kuching and Sarawak as well as some helpful tips on stretching your travel dollars.

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The Batu Caves are a series of limestone caves and cave temples located in Selangor, Malaysia. So easy to get to it even has it’s own train stop.

I picked up the KTM Comuter train at KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur which can be reached via the Kelana Jaya line if you’re staying near KLCC.

In less than 30 minutes the giant limestone outcrop was in view.

Leaving the train station you are immediately surrounded by Hindu shrines and temples including this giant statue of Hanuman, the Monkey God.

The Batu Caves gets it’s name from the Sangai Batu, the nearby Batu River, and it is also the tenth, Pattu in the Tamil language, limestone of Ampang Malaysia.

The Batu Caves are one of the most popular Hindu Shrines outside of India. Dedicated to Lord Murugan, God of war. He is the son of the Hindu dieties Shiva and Parvati.

The Murugan statue is the largest statue of a Hindu deity in Malaysia and the second tallest in the world coming second to the Kailashnath Mahadev Statue in Nepal.

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The Batu Caves are a series of limestone caves and cave temples located in Selangor, Malaysia. So easy to get to it even has it’s own train stop.

I picked up the KTM Comuter train at KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur which can be reached via the Kelana Jaya line if you’re staying near KLCC.

In less than 30 minutes the giant limestone outcrop was in view.

Leaving the train station you are immediately surrounded by Hindu shrines and temples including this giant statue of Hanuman, the Monkey God.

The Batu Caves gets it’s name from the Sangai Batu, the nearby Batu River, and it is also the tenth, Pattu in the Tamil language, limestone of Ampang Malaysia.

The Batu Caves are one of the most popular Hindu Shrines outside of India. Dedicated to Lord Murugan, God of war. He is the son of the Hindu dieties Shiva and Parvati.

The Murugan statue is the largest statue of a Hindu deity in Malaysia and the second tallest in the world coming second to the Kailashnath Mahadev Statue in Nepal.

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Even though it’s name means temple of dawn this is a wonderful site best enjoyed at sunset. Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, some consider it the most beautiful temple in Thailand. It’s prang or spire on the banks of the river is a world-class landmark. At the time of my visit, Wat Arun was undergoing major renovations as you can see by the scaffolding. 

Wat Arun held the great Emerald Buddha before it was transferred to Wat Phra Kaew at the Grand Palace. In fact the temple was part of the grounds of the royal palace where it was located before it was moved in 1785. 

Number 2, Wat Pho. Wat Pho, home of the reclining Buddha. This temple complex is perfect for just wandering as most people will show up, check out the 46 meter long Buddha and immediately leave. You’ll have lots of space to enjoy the atmosphere of a world-class heritage site and the largest collection of Buddha statues in Thailand.

Wat Pho is within walking distance of the number one temple to visit in Bangkok, Wat Phra Kaew or the temple of the Emerald Buddha, located within the Grand Palace complex. Because Wat Phra Kaew doesn’t house any monks it is more like a personal chapel for the royal family than an actual temple

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Even though it’s name means temple of dawn this is a wonderful site best enjoyed at sunset. Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, some consider it the most beautiful temple in Thailand. It’s prang or spire on the banks of the river is a world-class landmark. At the time of my visit, Wat Arun was undergoing major renovations as you can see by the scaffolding. 

Wat Arun held the great Emerald Buddha before it was transferred to Wat Phra Kaew at the Grand Palace. In fact the temple was part of the grounds of the royal palace where it was located before it was moved in 1785. 

Number 2, Wat Pho. Wat Pho, home of the reclining Buddha. This temple complex is perfect for just wandering as most people will show up, check out the 46 meter long Buddha and immediately leave. You’ll have lots of space to enjoy the atmosphere of a world-class heritage site and the largest collection of Buddha statues in Thailand.

Wat Pho is within walking distance of the number one temple to visit in Bangkok, Wat Phra Kaew or the temple of the Emerald Buddha, located within the Grand Palace complex. Because Wat Phra Kaew doesn’t house any monks it is more like a personal chapel for the royal family than an actual temple

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Indore Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Many years later the Jalan Alor food street of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is still one of my favorite places to dine. I've been lucky enough to have experienced the food and dining options of many cities and towns across Southeast Asia. Each one offers it's own unique food and charming experience whether it's sitting on tiny plastic chairs in the old quarter of Hanoi, Vietnam or enjoying the cheap vegetarian buffet in the night market of Luang Prabang, Laos while gazing at the Royal Palace's Temple at night. Jalan Alor is also one of the food centers I've visited the most having used KL as a gateway to Southeast Asia for several years. So I'm admittedly a little biased as well, but I've also never had a bad or even mediocre dining experience there.

The restaurants have never let me down on Jalan Alor. The food is always consistently satisfying and being a seafood lover the options are almost limitless. My last meal consisted of grilled stingray, with a wonderful chili dipping sauce and deep-fried squid coated in a batter laced with squid eggs, it was so rich!

I hope you enjoy this two part visit to one of my favorite places to eat in Southeast Asia, Jalan Alor-Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Many years later the Jalan Alor food street of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is still one of my favorite places to dine. I've been lucky enough to have experienced the food and dining options of many cities and towns across Southeast Asia. Each one offers it's own unique food and charming experience whether it's sitting on tiny plastic chairs in the old quarter of Hanoi, Vietnam or enjoying the cheap vegetarian buffet in the night market of Luang Prabang, Laos while gazing at the Royal Palace's Temple at night. Jalan Alor is also one of the food centers I've visited the most having used KL as a gateway to Southeast Asia for several years. So I'm admittedly a little biased as well, but I've also never had a bad or even mediocre dining experience there.

The restaurants have never let me down on Jalan Alor. The food is always consistently satisfying and being a seafood lover the options are almost limitless. My last meal consisted of grilled stingray, with a wonderful chili dipping sauce and deep-fried squid coated in a batter laced with squid eggs, it was so rich!

I hope you enjoy this two part visit to one of my favorite places to eat in Southeast Asia, Jalan Alor-Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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At the time international media reported that Nepal’s tourism industry was ruined and would take years to recover. I wanted to get my friend and one of my partners in explorehimalayan.com , our full service trekking and travel business in Nepal on the podcast for a current update on the state of the country and it’s tourism industry, as well as suggestions on treks, and tour ideas.  Shanker Bhatta has been active in the travel and trekking business for several years and is also the owner of the Hotel Pilgrims in Kathmandu. 

He joins me from Thamel in the country’s capital.

If you want to find out more about trekking or travel in Nepal you can talk with any one of us at explorehimalayan.com

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At the time international media reported that Nepal’s tourism industry was ruined and would take years to recover. I wanted to get my friend and one of my partners in explorehimalayan.com , our full service trekking and travel business in Nepal on the podcast for a current update on the state of the country and it’s tourism industry, as well as suggestions on treks, and tour ideas.  Shanker Bhatta has been active in the travel and trekking business for several years and is also the owner of the Hotel Pilgrims in Kathmandu. 

He joins me from Thamel in the country’s capital.

If you want to find out more about trekking or travel in Nepal you can talk with any one of us at explorehimalayan.com

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As local resident experts have explained to me the most rewarding part of a visit to Fort Cochin is not necessarily the sights you’ll see. It’s more about the appreciation of the local culture and people and the relaxed feeling you will easily pick up on right away. It’s one of my favorite destinations in India.

On my last visit I spent time broadcasting from a number of locations around the Fort Cochin area relaying my thoughts and impressions of the region and answering questions from viewers on Periscope about travel to Kerala and general travel related questions and subjects on Asia. One of the highlights of my stay in Cochin was enjoying the sunsets from the town’s nearby beaches.

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As local resident experts have explained to me the most rewarding part of a visit to Fort Cochin is not necessarily the sights you’ll see. It’s more about the appreciation of the local culture and people and the relaxed feeling you will easily pick up on right away. It’s one of my favorite destinations in India.

On my last visit I spent time broadcasting from a number of locations around the Fort Cochin area relaying my thoughts and impressions of the region and answering questions from viewers on Periscope about travel to Kerala and general travel related questions and subjects on Asia. One of the highlights of my stay in Cochin was enjoying the sunsets from the town’s nearby beaches.

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In Sankhu village we walked through alleys and streets that were literally crumbling around us as residents were beginning the huge task of breaking down buildings, salvaging bricks and precious wooden window frames in order to rebuild their home in another location.  Others were returning to what remained of their homes to recover personal items. 

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In Sankhu village we walked through alleys and streets that were literally crumbling around us as residents were beginning the huge task of breaking down buildings, salvaging bricks and precious wooden window frames in order to rebuild their home in another location.  Others were returning to what remained of their homes to recover personal items. 

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Having visited the country on several occasions over the years when I first heard the news of the devastation I thought I should plan a trip to see first-hand how severely damaged the country was and it’s tourism infrastructure. I knew that the media reports of a ruined tourism industry would have a huge impact on the nation and it’s people that desperately rely on tourists to earn a living. I also wanted to encourage other people to visit the country either through volunteering to help with the recovery or once the situation had stabilized, make their own travel plans to Nepal, as this is one of the most effective ways to help the country rebuild.

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“Voices Of Nepal” Photo Essay Published in 2016 -Impossible Project Magazine-https://magazine.the-impossible-project.com/voices-of-nepal/?utm_source=Impossible+Magazine&utm_campaign=4ecd6c44b0-Magazine_Monthly_Newsletter_July_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3aa46766f1-4ecd6c44b0-91484753&mc_cid=4ecd6c44b0&mc_eid=af7b26c1ba

 

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Having visited the country on several occasions over the years when I first heard the news of the devastation I thought I should plan a trip to see first-hand how severely damaged the country was and it’s tourism infrastructure. I knew that the media reports of a ruined tourism industry would have a huge impact on the nation and it’s people that desperately rely on tourists to earn a living. I also wanted to encourage other people to visit the country either through volunteering to help with the recovery or once the situation had stabilized, make their own travel plans to Nepal, as this is one of the most effective ways to help the country rebuild.

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“Voices Of Nepal” Photo Essay Published in 2016 -Impossible Project Magazine-https://magazine.the-impossible-project.com/voices-of-nepal/?utm_source=Impossible+Magazine&utm_campaign=4ecd6c44b0-Magazine_Monthly_Newsletter_July_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3aa46766f1-4ecd6c44b0-91484753&mc_cid=4ecd6c44b0&mc_eid=af7b26c1ba

 

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Join me in Can Tho as I explore and chat with some of the live viewers on varying topics from street food safety to trekking in Nepal and an impromptu interview with a friendly French tourist. 

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Join me in Can Tho as I explore and chat with some of the live viewers on varying topics from street food safety to trekking in Nepal and an impromptu interview with a friendly French tourist. 

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Some of my best and fondest memories of traveling are seeing a place for the first time. It's always exciting getting familiar with unknown territory. Night markets, cafes, fruit stands and Ho Chi Minh statues are not much different from one end of the country to the other but the settings are as well as the people and local culture.

Throughout Vietnam you will find a mostly friendly attitude towards foreigners, from outgoing to reserved but friendly. In Can Tho and I believe much of the Mekong River Delta region locals are very hospitable. I was setting up my camera crouched on the side of a street one afternoon when behind me a friendly older man had brought out a plastic chair for me to sit on. 

Vietnam has a plethora of famous cities and destinations that are highly recommended by guide books and travel experts from the centers of commerce, arts, and politics like Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, to the picturesque and historic cities of Hoi An and Hue. 

Can Tho is certainly a favorite of mine now. It doesn't have the same charming and historic atmosphere of Hoi An but it also doesn't draw excessive crowds and with the exception of the "boat ladies" who aggressively sell boat tours, is not hyper-focused on tourist wallets.

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Some of my best and fondest memories of traveling are seeing a place for the first time. It's always exciting getting familiar with unknown territory. Night markets, cafes, fruit stands and Ho Chi Minh statues are not much different from one end of the country to the other but the settings are as well as the people and local culture.

Throughout Vietnam you will find a mostly friendly attitude towards foreigners, from outgoing to reserved but friendly. In Can Tho and I believe much of the Mekong River Delta region locals are very hospitable. I was setting up my camera crouched on the side of a street one afternoon when behind me a friendly older man had brought out a plastic chair for me to sit on. 

Vietnam has a plethora of famous cities and destinations that are highly recommended by guide books and travel experts from the centers of commerce, arts, and politics like Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, to the picturesque and historic cities of Hoi An and Hue. 

Can Tho is certainly a favorite of mine now. It doesn't have the same charming and historic atmosphere of Hoi An but it also doesn't draw excessive crowds and with the exception of the "boat ladies" who aggressively sell boat tours, is not hyper-focused on tourist wallets.

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Donate now and help support the Far East Adventure Travel Podcast. A gift of $5, $10, $20, or $30 goes along way to help with production and travel costs. Whenever possible I stay in guesthouses, employ local guides and drivers, and support local business. The money I spend goes directly back into the community and so can yours. Support Far East Adventure Travel with a donation now! Donate  paypal.me/JohnASaboe  Donate

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Donate now and help support the Far East Adventure Travel Podcast. A gift of $5, $10, $20, or $30 goes along way to help with production and travel costs. Whenever possible I stay in guesthouses, employ local guides and drivers, and support local business. The money I spend goes directly back into the community and so can yours. Support Far East Adventure Travel with a donation now! Donate  paypal.me/JohnASaboe  Donate

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Even though this restaurant is a big draw there are plenty of other restaurant in Dongmen serving the delicious specialities of Taiwan. 

The history of this neighborhood goes way back to the Japanese occupation when high government officials and the affluent started taking up residence here. Qingtian Street is a lovely place to stroll while enjoying a classic Taiwanese snack purchased from Yongkang Street like green onion pancake. There are still Japanese style homes left over from the time of occupation that have been converted to art galleries and teahouses. You can also visit the Taipei Grand Mosque that's close by. Thanks for listening!

Donate now and help support the Far East Adventure Travel Podcast. A gift of $5, $10, $20, or $30 goes along way to help with production and travel costs. Whenever possible I stay in guesthouses, employ local guides and drivers, and support local business. The money I spend goes directly back into the community and so can yours. Support Far East Adventure Travel with a donation now!Donate paypal.me/JohnASaboe Donate

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Even though this restaurant is a big draw there are plenty of other restaurant in Dongmen serving the delicious specialities of Taiwan. 

The history of this neighborhood goes way back to the Japanese occupation when high government officials and the affluent started taking up residence here. Qingtian Street is a lovely place to stroll while enjoying a classic Taiwanese snack purchased from Yongkang Street like green onion pancake. There are still Japanese style homes left over from the time of occupation that have been converted to art galleries and teahouses. You can also visit the Taipei Grand Mosque that's close by. Thanks for listening!

Donate now and help support the Far East Adventure Travel Podcast. A gift of $5, $10, $20, or $30 goes along way to help with production and travel costs. Whenever possible I stay in guesthouses, employ local guides and drivers, and support local business. The money I spend goes directly back into the community and so can yours. Support Far East Adventure Travel with a donation now!Donate paypal.me/JohnASaboe Donate

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The first day itself is always inspiring and full of good spirit as many Taiwanese visit temples to start the year off with prayers of good fortune, luck, and health.

Then of course there are the many festivals that are centered around the New Year including the Beehive Fireworks Festival, if you're daring and looking for extreme adventure. See the podcast featured on this channel.

For a more serene experience the Lantern Festivals of Taiwan are wonderfully beautiful and completely safe, but you will have to endure huge crowds. Most major cities on the island host a lantern festival.  

As Kaohsiung is the largest port city of Taiwan there are many marine themes. Artistically I noticed there were many interesting variations of the rooster theme compared with the Taipei Lantern Festival and the Love River setting is absolutely magical.

Join me for part one of this two part series on the 2017 Kaohsiung Lantern Festival on Far East Adventure Travel. This is from a previous live stream broadcast my Periscope channel. If you would like to receive live notications of my broadcasts please follow me on Twitter and Periscope: @FarEastAdvTravl

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The first day itself is always inspiring and full of good spirit as many Taiwanese visit temples to start the year off with prayers of good fortune, luck, and health.

Then of course there are the many festivals that are centered around the New Year including the Beehive Fireworks Festival, if you're daring and looking for extreme adventure. See the podcast featured on this channel.

For a more serene experience the Lantern Festivals of Taiwan are wonderfully beautiful and completely safe, but you will have to endure huge crowds. Most major cities on the island host a lantern festival.  

As Kaohsiung is the largest port city of Taiwan there are many marine themes. Artistically I noticed there were many interesting variations of the rooster theme compared with the Taipei Lantern Festival and the Love River setting is absolutely magical.

Join me for part one of this two part series on the 2017 Kaohsiung Lantern Festival on Far East Adventure Travel. This is from a previous live stream broadcast my Periscope channel. If you would like to receive live notications of my broadcasts please follow me on Twitter and Periscope: @FarEastAdvTravl

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is on the move! It's one of the fastest changing and growing cities of Southeast Asia with modern shopping complexes springing up everywhere, a skyline filled with construction cranes, and a joint venture between Japan and Vietnam to build the city's first subway/rapid transit system. 

It's great to see the people of Vietnam enjoying new amenities and infrastructure but people like me still want to see the old Saigon. Traditional culture, morning markets, non-touristy neighborhoods. 

The good news is there's still lots to see. Around Co Bac And Co Liang streets in District 1 they still have a traditional market and if you stay in one of the guesthouses in the neighborhood you'll feel very much like a local.

The other area that's still ripe with traditional shopping and culture is Cholon or District 5 and Binh Tay Market, a wholesale market that bustles everyday of the week. 

Cholon is where the ethnic Chinese community is based. Some say it's the biggest Chinatown in the world.   

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is on the move! It's one of the fastest changing and growing cities of Southeast Asia with modern shopping complexes springing up everywhere, a skyline filled with construction cranes, and a joint venture between Japan and Vietnam to build the city's first subway/rapid transit system. 

It's great to see the people of Vietnam enjoying new amenities and infrastructure but people like me still want to see the old Saigon. Traditional culture, morning markets, non-touristy neighborhoods. 

The good news is there's still lots to see. Around Co Bac And Co Liang streets in District 1 they still have a traditional market and if you stay in one of the guesthouses in the neighborhood you'll feel very much like a local.

The other area that's still ripe with traditional shopping and culture is Cholon or District 5 and Binh Tay Market, a wholesale market that bustles everyday of the week. 

Cholon is where the ethnic Chinese community is based. Some say it's the biggest Chinatown in the world.   

Donate now and help support the Far East Adventure Travel Podcast. A gift of $5, $10, $20, or $30 goes along way to help with production and travel costs. Whenever possible I stay in guesthouses, employ local guides and drivers, and support local business. The money I spend goes directly back into the community and so can yours. Support Far East Adventure Travel with a donation now!Donate paypal.me/JohnASaboe Donate

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Tu Duc was the longest reigning Emperor of the Nguyen dynasty, holding power for 36 years from 1848-83. His tomb served as palatial retreat for himself, his wives, concubines, and entourage after it's completion in 1867. 

The tomb complex is filled with buildings, temples, a lake, a tiny island where he could hunt small game, pavilions for relaxing and writing poetry and expansive grounds.

Tu Duc's remains were never actually buried at the site of the tomb where he had spent so much time. Instead they were placed in a mysterious location somewhere around Hue. To ensure secrecy, the 200 workers that buried Tu Duc's remains were beheaded afterwards. To this day this site has still not been discovered. 

When I walked around the Tomb of Tu Duc while broadcasting live on Periscope it was truly hard not to appreciate it's beauty while marvelling at the craftsmanship, artistry, and design.

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Tu Duc was the longest reigning Emperor of the Nguyen dynasty, holding power for 36 years from 1848-83. His tomb served as palatial retreat for himself, his wives, concubines, and entourage after it's completion in 1867. 

The tomb complex is filled with buildings, temples, a lake, a tiny island where he could hunt small game, pavilions for relaxing and writing poetry and expansive grounds.

Tu Duc's remains were never actually buried at the site of the tomb where he had spent so much time. Instead they were placed in a mysterious location somewhere around Hue. To ensure secrecy, the 200 workers that buried Tu Duc's remains were beheaded afterwards. To this day this site has still not been discovered. 

When I walked around the Tomb of Tu Duc while broadcasting live on Periscope it was truly hard not to appreciate it's beauty while marvelling at the craftsmanship, artistry, and design.

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There are a few ways you can visit the tombs that were built for the Nguyen emperors, who ruled Vietnam from 1802-1945. 

One of the most romantic ways is to hire your own boat and cruise the Perfume River, stopping at each tomb-some require a motorbike ride from the river bank. You can also go on a tourist boat, which is more economical, but either way this form of transportation will take the longest. 

Hiring a car is the most convenient and will cost around $40USD. I wouldn’t recommend cycling as it would take all day just to possibly visit only one tomb but renting a motorbike, as long as you’re comfortable using one is fun and inexpensive. A motorbike in Hue costs around $5-$6USD a day plus fuel. 

These tombs are impressive and at least two are in a fantasy setting. In this episode of Far East Adventure Travel the best of my live Periscope broadcasts from Minh Mang’s tomb in Hue, Vietnam. 

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There are a few ways you can visit the tombs that were built for the Nguyen emperors, who ruled Vietnam from 1802-1945. 

One of the most romantic ways is to hire your own boat and cruise the Perfume River, stopping at each tomb-some require a motorbike ride from the river bank. You can also go on a tourist boat, which is more economical, but either way this form of transportation will take the longest. 

Hiring a car is the most convenient and will cost around $40USD. I wouldn’t recommend cycling as it would take all day just to possibly visit only one tomb but renting a motorbike, as long as you’re comfortable using one is fun and inexpensive. A motorbike in Hue costs around $5-$6USD a day plus fuel. 

These tombs are impressive and at least two are in a fantasy setting. In this episode of Far East Adventure Travel the best of my live Periscope broadcasts from Minh Mang’s tomb in Hue, Vietnam. 

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I spent several days on my last visit to Hue exploring all of the significant sites the city has to offer from the Citadel and Forbidden Purple City, where the Nguyen emperors lived and ruled, to boat cruises on the Perfume River, bicycle and motorbike rides to temples, Emperor tombs, and famous vegetarian restaurants.

There are a few ways you can visit the tombs that were built for the Nguyen emperors, who ruled Vietnam from 1802-1945. 

One of the most romantic ways is to hire your own boat and cruise the Perfume River, stopping at each tomb-some require a motorbike ride from the river bank. You can also go on a tourist boat, which is more economical, but either way this form of transportation will take the longest. 

Hiring a car is the most convenient and will cost around $40USD.

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I spent several days on my last visit to Hue exploring all of the significant sites the city has to offer from the Citadel and Forbidden Purple City, where the Nguyen emperors lived and ruled, to boat cruises on the Perfume River, bicycle and motorbike rides to temples, Emperor tombs, and famous vegetarian restaurants.

There are a few ways you can visit the tombs that were built for the Nguyen emperors, who ruled Vietnam from 1802-1945. 

One of the most romantic ways is to hire your own boat and cruise the Perfume River, stopping at each tomb-some require a motorbike ride from the river bank. You can also go on a tourist boat, which is more economical, but either way this form of transportation will take the longest. 

Hiring a car is the most convenient and will cost around $40USD.

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There is one place you will find busy in Taipei leading up to The Lunar New Year and that's Dihua Street, home to the city's biggest New Year's market. 

For two weeks every year prior to the Lunar New Year, this street, which normally sells speciality foods, traditional Chinese medicine, tea, and other goods becomes a pedestrian only market loaded with sellers of tasty foods and snacks that are consumed in great quantities during the holidays. Join me as I walk through the market, saying hello to friendly sellers and sampling some of the delicious snacks and treats of Taiwan.

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There is one place you will find busy in Taipei leading up to The Lunar New Year and that's Dihua Street, home to the city's biggest New Year's market. 

For two weeks every year prior to the Lunar New Year, this street, which normally sells speciality foods, traditional Chinese medicine, tea, and other goods becomes a pedestrian only market loaded with sellers of tasty foods and snacks that are consumed in great quantities during the holidays. Join me as I walk through the market, saying hello to friendly sellers and sampling some of the delicious snacks and treats of Taiwan.

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Many older women of the two tribes you'll see most often in Sapa, Hmong and Dzao, make blankets and other textiles to sell. Many will also sell produce as well as bamboo that they harvest in the hills. 

You'll also often see young children selling trinkets in the village to help support their family. Some places discourage this but in my opinion I'd rather see people buying trinkets from kids rather than handing out candy. Their dental hygiene is not good to begin with and signs around town discourage this practise. 

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Many older women of the two tribes you'll see most often in Sapa, Hmong and Dzao, make blankets and other textiles to sell. Many will also sell produce as well as bamboo that they harvest in the hills. 

You'll also often see young children selling trinkets in the village to help support their family. Some places discourage this but in my opinion I'd rather see people buying trinkets from kids rather than handing out candy. Their dental hygiene is not good to begin with and signs around town discourage this practise. 

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Sapa, with an elevation of 1500 meters has been a cool retreat from the heat and humidity of Hanoi and the surrounding area since the early 1900's.

Military and missionaries arrived in the late 1800's then the first French civilian took permanent residence in 1909.

Inhabitants of the Sapa region date back hundreds of years with little known of the first civilization other than hundreds of petroglyphs they left behind. Then came the hill tribes, Hmong, ZDao, and others.

Today those hill tribes are still seen everywhere around Sapa dressed in their traditional clothing. 

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Sapa, with an elevation of 1500 meters has been a cool retreat from the heat and humidity of Hanoi and the surrounding area since the early 1900's.

Military and missionaries arrived in the late 1800's then the first French civilian took permanent residence in 1909.

Inhabitants of the Sapa region date back hundreds of years with little known of the first civilization other than hundreds of petroglyphs they left behind. Then came the hill tribes, Hmong, ZDao, and others.

Today those hill tribes are still seen everywhere around Sapa dressed in their traditional clothing. 

Donate now and help support the Far East Adventure Travel Podcast. A gift of $5, $10, $20, or $30 goes along way to help with production and travel costs. Whenever possible I stay in guesthouses, employ local guides and drivers, and support local business. The money I spend goes directly back into the community and so can yours. Support Far East Adventure Travel with a donation now!

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It’s not on the same grand scale as Rome’s Coliseum but it’s an unusual and rare peak into a time in Southeast Asia when fights staged between tigers and elephants took place.

Only 3 kilometers outside of Hue it was built in 1830 by the emperor at the time, Minh Manh, 

Research of this site revealed it was crumbling and falling apart but I was surprised that it was in better  shape than I thought considering there has been little to no upkeep of the arena since the last fight took place here in 1904.

There’s still enough structure including stairs to reach the top of the arena that you can imagine what it must have been like for the royal emperor and his entourage to be present during these brutal fights.

Tigers were the symbol of rebellion, beasts that killed helpless villagers.  Elephants were noble and represented monarchy, so it’s no wonder through the drugging, declawing and defanging of the tigers before the start of a fight who won everytime.

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It’s not on the same grand scale as Rome’s Coliseum but it’s an unusual and rare peak into a time in Southeast Asia when fights staged between tigers and elephants took place.

Only 3 kilometers outside of Hue it was built in 1830 by the emperor at the time, Minh Manh, 

Research of this site revealed it was crumbling and falling apart but I was surprised that it was in better  shape than I thought considering there has been little to no upkeep of the arena since the last fight took place here in 1904.

There’s still enough structure including stairs to reach the top of the arena that you can imagine what it must have been like for the royal emperor and his entourage to be present during these brutal fights.

Tigers were the symbol of rebellion, beasts that killed helpless villagers.  Elephants were noble and represented monarchy, so it’s no wonder through the drugging, declawing and defanging of the tigers before the start of a fight who won everytime.

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Confucius was a Chinese teacher, philosopher, and politician among other things. In the early part of his life in 500 B.C. China had broken into rival states battling for supremacy. 

To bring more peace and harmony into society Confucius, created a code of ethics for people. He traveled the country to explain his principles. At the time his philosophy was radically different from the belief of acquiring status by power and heroic actions rather than selflessness, non-violent behaviour, and respect for others.  

It was Founded in 1070 by emperor Ly Thanh Tong. Dedicated to Confucius or Khong Tu, when it first opened in 1076 entrance was only granted to those of noble birth.  It wasn’t until 1442 that the university opened it’s doors to gifted students from across Vietnam who came to study the principles of Confucianism, literature, and poetry.

As you walk the main path of the complex you pass through the landscaped grounds filled with trees and ponds and several gates that lead into other sections with a total of 5 courtyards. 

Excerpts from Hanoi, Vietnam-The "Hanoi Hilton", Ho Chi Minh, And Higher Learning.

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Confucius was a Chinese teacher, philosopher, and politician among other things. In the early part of his life in 500 B.C. China had broken into rival states battling for supremacy. 

To bring more peace and harmony into society Confucius, created a code of ethics for people. He traveled the country to explain his principles. At the time his philosophy was radically different from the belief of acquiring status by power and heroic actions rather than selflessness, non-violent behaviour, and respect for others.  

It was Founded in 1070 by emperor Ly Thanh Tong. Dedicated to Confucius or Khong Tu, when it first opened in 1076 entrance was only granted to those of noble birth.  It wasn’t until 1442 that the university opened it’s doors to gifted students from across Vietnam who came to study the principles of Confucianism, literature, and poetry.

As you walk the main path of the complex you pass through the landscaped grounds filled with trees and ponds and several gates that lead into other sections with a total of 5 courtyards. 

Excerpts from Hanoi, Vietnam-The "Hanoi Hilton", Ho Chi Minh, And Higher Learning.

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It also doesn't help that more than 95% of the island is not of Christian faith, so the religious importance of the day and time of year has no significance. 

Still many Taiwanese enjoy the Christmas season, going out to shopping malls seeking out selfies in front of the many decorated trees, holiday inspired mascots, like sumo wrestler elves, and Sanrio style characters.

It's a fun time of year with office parties and gift exchanges, and some households adding some seasonal decor, although there are no live trees sold anywhere, that I've seen. A family gathering, is not necessarily important and there are no big holiday meals to shop for and prepare.

As a Westerner what you will notice the most missing is the overall energy, spirit, and anticipation of Christmas and the holidays. That "buzz" in the air, especially a week before the big day is non existent. 

On the positive side there isn't the frenzied feel of people dashing around overspending on gifts and getting upset by long line-ups or stores running out of the latest gadget or toy.

The best thing about Christmas in Taiwan is looking forward to their big celebration that's just around the corner, Lunar New Year, when the real festivities begin.

This year having spent the most time on the island in December I've been extra curious about Christmas light displays, temporary markets, including the fabled Strasbourg Christmas Market appearing in Taipei for the first time, and other ways a foreigner can at the least, feel the essence of the holiday spirit. Excerpts from "Taiwan Bullet Trains And Shopping Malls".

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It also doesn't help that more than 95% of the island is not of Christian faith, so the religious importance of the day and time of year has no significance. 

Still many Taiwanese enjoy the Christmas season, going out to shopping malls seeking out selfies in front of the many decorated trees, holiday inspired mascots, like sumo wrestler elves, and Sanrio style characters.

It's a fun time of year with office parties and gift exchanges, and some households adding some seasonal decor, although there are no live trees sold anywhere, that I've seen. A family gathering, is not necessarily important and there are no big holiday meals to shop for and prepare.

As a Westerner what you will notice the most missing is the overall energy, spirit, and anticipation of Christmas and the holidays. That "buzz" in the air, especially a week before the big day is non existent. 

On the positive side there isn't the frenzied feel of people dashing around overspending on gifts and getting upset by long line-ups or stores running out of the latest gadget or toy.

The best thing about Christmas in Taiwan is looking forward to their big celebration that's just around the corner, Lunar New Year, when the real festivities begin.

This year having spent the most time on the island in December I've been extra curious about Christmas light displays, temporary markets, including the fabled Strasbourg Christmas Market appearing in Taipei for the first time, and other ways a foreigner can at the least, feel the essence of the holiday spirit. Excerpts from "Taiwan Bullet Trains And Shopping Malls".

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The Perfume River divides the North and South sections of Hue. In the north, the Citadel, a walled fortress and the remains of The Forbidden Purple City, home to the Nguyen emperors. The South contains modern Hue, much of which had to be rebuilt after the Vietnam War.

As I passed by the Citadel and the remains of The Forbidden Purple City of the Ngyuen emperors I chatted about the recent intense weather.

Pedal boats in the shape of swans are popular at rivers and lakes throughout East Asia and Southeast Asia. 

Someone asked about a man I met working at a restaurant that made me a bottle opener with a bolt and scrape piece of wood.

The Truong Tien Bridge was designed by Gustav Eiffel, who was responsible for many bridges and buildings during the French Colonial Period. This is a wonderful setting at night viewing the multi-colored spotlights on the bridge from the Walking Street market. 

The current population of Hue is approximately 350,000.

As we passed under the Trong Tien Bridge my boat ride on the Perfume River was coming to an  end. This was a fantastic experience riding past the green banks of the river seeing the Citadel and other sites from my very own chartered dragon boat.  

Hue is a city that in a relatively short time has seen emperor rule, terrible loss and devastation from war, and an eventual acceptance of what had been seen by the Vietnamese Communist Party as the reminder of a feudel regime. 

Currently restoration of many of it’s historic sites is underway. A truly remarkable experience and perspective from Hue’s legendary atmospheric waterway-The Perfume River. 

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The Perfume River divides the North and South sections of Hue. In the north, the Citadel, a walled fortress and the remains of The Forbidden Purple City, home to the Nguyen emperors. The South contains modern Hue, much of which had to be rebuilt after the Vietnam War.

As I passed by the Citadel and the remains of The Forbidden Purple City of the Ngyuen emperors I chatted about the recent intense weather.

Pedal boats in the shape of swans are popular at rivers and lakes throughout East Asia and Southeast Asia. 

Someone asked about a man I met working at a restaurant that made me a bottle opener with a bolt and scrape piece of wood.

The Truong Tien Bridge was designed by Gustav Eiffel, who was responsible for many bridges and buildings during the French Colonial Period. This is a wonderful setting at night viewing the multi-colored spotlights on the bridge from the Walking Street market. 

The current population of Hue is approximately 350,000.

As we passed under the Trong Tien Bridge my boat ride on the Perfume River was coming to an  end. This was a fantastic experience riding past the green banks of the river seeing the Citadel and other sites from my very own chartered dragon boat.  

Hue is a city that in a relatively short time has seen emperor rule, terrible loss and devastation from war, and an eventual acceptance of what had been seen by the Vietnamese Communist Party as the reminder of a feudel regime. 

Currently restoration of many of it’s historic sites is underway. A truly remarkable experience and perspective from Hue’s legendary atmospheric waterway-The Perfume River. 

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After arriving I immediately headed for the Fort San Pedro and waterfront area hoping to catch the sunset and some of the early evening activity.

Looking at the flag of The Philippines at The Port Authority Building I felt excited but a little confused as I wandered through Plaza Independencia.

Some followers expressed their concerns about crime in The Philippines.

After watching some of the daily activity of the locals in the harbour including boaters and swimmers I walked back to Fort San Pedro. The original fort was built from wood. In the early 17 century a stone fort was constructed by the Spanish to repel Muslim raiders. The current structure dates back to 1738. It is one of the most visited sites in the city.

The Philippines at 90 percent of the population holds the highest percentage of Christians in all of Asia, 82 percent of which are Catholic. 

It’s no surprise that signs of Christmas were seen everywhere in late November. Some Filipinos say that Christmas starts in September but there were still many decorations and tree lightings that weren’t commencing until early December.

I visited Cebu City’s largest mall, SM Seaside City Cebu, the 3rd largest  shopping complex in the country and the 8th biggest in the world to see how Christmas preparations were coming along. I also wanted to show how similar if not identical the Christmas shopping mall  experience is in The Philippines compared to  the West. 

Thanks for joining me for the Best of Far East Adventure Travel live in The Philippines. Don't forget to follow Far East Adventure Travel on Facebook and Instagram. 

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After arriving I immediately headed for the Fort San Pedro and waterfront area hoping to catch the sunset and some of the early evening activity.

Looking at the flag of The Philippines at The Port Authority Building I felt excited but a little confused as I wandered through Plaza Independencia.

Some followers expressed their concerns about crime in The Philippines.

After watching some of the daily activity of the locals in the harbour including boaters and swimmers I walked back to Fort San Pedro. The original fort was built from wood. In the early 17 century a stone fort was constructed by the Spanish to repel Muslim raiders. The current structure dates back to 1738. It is one of the most visited sites in the city.

The Philippines at 90 percent of the population holds the highest percentage of Christians in all of Asia, 82 percent of which are Catholic. 

It’s no surprise that signs of Christmas were seen everywhere in late November. Some Filipinos say that Christmas starts in September but there were still many decorations and tree lightings that weren’t commencing until early December.

I visited Cebu City’s largest mall, SM Seaside City Cebu, the 3rd largest  shopping complex in the country and the 8th biggest in the world to see how Christmas preparations were coming along. I also wanted to show how similar if not identical the Christmas shopping mall  experience is in The Philippines compared to  the West. 

Thanks for joining me for the Best of Far East Adventure Travel live in The Philippines. Don't forget to follow Far East Adventure Travel on Facebook and Instagram. 

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I was on my way to Ben Thanh Market, another lively and well-known part of the city. Actually most of Ho Chi Minh City is lively, in fact pretty much all of it is. The constant buzz from the hundreds of thousands of motorbikes that race the streets fuels what looks like to the uninitiated, pure chaos. But for the most part, it seems to work.

There’s lots of ways of getting around Ho Chi Minh City, or as many of the locals still call it, Saigon.

It’s not for everyone, but when it wasn’t raining I found myself hopping on the back of a motorbike taxi ordered using an app. Safe, convenient,  and courteous drivers  only interested in getting you safely to your destination with fair pricing. 

The original Ben Thanh market area was established in the 16th century by local street vendors and eventually was organized by the French into a more formal setting in the mid 1800’s. 

The current location was established in 1912 with a renovation completed in 1985.

Even though the market closes at 6pm every night it’s still a great gathering spot with lots of people hanging out,  eating and socializing. A night market opens up just outside Ben Thanh right after the indoor market closes. 

Ben Thanh Market is a great place to see what people eat, and shop for in Saigon, but be aware these prices are set high for naive tourists and hard bargaining. Excerpts from "Saigon, Vietnam-Fast-Changing City Of Contrasts".

 

 

 

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I was on my way to Ben Thanh Market, another lively and well-known part of the city. Actually most of Ho Chi Minh City is lively, in fact pretty much all of it is. The constant buzz from the hundreds of thousands of motorbikes that race the streets fuels what looks like to the uninitiated, pure chaos. But for the most part, it seems to work.

There’s lots of ways of getting around Ho Chi Minh City, or as many of the locals still call it, Saigon.

It’s not for everyone, but when it wasn’t raining I found myself hopping on the back of a motorbike taxi ordered using an app. Safe, convenient,  and courteous drivers  only interested in getting you safely to your destination with fair pricing. 

The original Ben Thanh market area was established in the 16th century by local street vendors and eventually was organized by the French into a more formal setting in the mid 1800’s. 

The current location was established in 1912 with a renovation completed in 1985.

Even though the market closes at 6pm every night it’s still a great gathering spot with lots of people hanging out,  eating and socializing. A night market opens up just outside Ben Thanh right after the indoor market closes. 

Ben Thanh Market is a great place to see what people eat, and shop for in Saigon, but be aware these prices are set high for naive tourists and hard bargaining. Excerpts from "Saigon, Vietnam-Fast-Changing City Of Contrasts".

 

 

 

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The Kag in Kagbeni was once Ghag, meaning center and it is, with the important Buddhist/Hindu pilgrimmage site Muktinath to the east and the town of Jomson to the south. The beni in Kagbeni means confluence of two rivers where the Kala Gandaki and Jhong Rivers meet is where the village sits.

Before Tibetan Buddhism became the fabric of the culture of this region people followed Bon, another Tibetan religion.  Bon is an ancient shamanist religion with rituals, exorcisms, and talismans.

Kagbeni still integrates the beliefs of Bon in village life with these ghost eaters or Kennis that protect the town. I asked my friend Dara, the proprietor of YakDonald’s Hotel and Restaurant to explain what the statues do to protect Kagbeni and some of the other beliefs that Bon followers hold.

I asked Dara who runs the famous restaurant and hotel of Kagbeni, why the name YakDonald’s?

It was time to leave Kagbeni and head for Jomsom, the final stop for my Annapurna Circuit Trek. At roughly 3 hours it will be a light trekking day. 

The impressive Kali Ghandaki Gorge, some believe the deepest in the world has been an ancient trade route between Tibet and India for centuries. 

Kagbeni is one of my favorite villages in Nepal but we needed to get out of the gate by 8:30 so we can beat most of the winds that pick up by late morning. 

With a clear start to the day we were able to enjoy magnificent views of Nilgiri North at 7061 meters, the highest of the 3 peaks of the Nilgiri Himal. Excerpts from "World-Class Trekking Adventure On Nepal's Annapurna Circuit Part V-Final Episode."

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The Kag in Kagbeni was once Ghag, meaning center and it is, with the important Buddhist/Hindu pilgrimmage site Muktinath to the east and the town of Jomson to the south. The beni in Kagbeni means confluence of two rivers where the Kala Gandaki and Jhong Rivers meet is where the village sits.

Before Tibetan Buddhism became the fabric of the culture of this region people followed Bon, another Tibetan religion.  Bon is an ancient shamanist religion with rituals, exorcisms, and talismans.

Kagbeni still integrates the beliefs of Bon in village life with these ghost eaters or Kennis that protect the town. I asked my friend Dara, the proprietor of YakDonald’s Hotel and Restaurant to explain what the statues do to protect Kagbeni and some of the other beliefs that Bon followers hold.

I asked Dara who runs the famous restaurant and hotel of Kagbeni, why the name YakDonald’s?

It was time to leave Kagbeni and head for Jomsom, the final stop for my Annapurna Circuit Trek. At roughly 3 hours it will be a light trekking day. 

The impressive Kali Ghandaki Gorge, some believe the deepest in the world has been an ancient trade route between Tibet and India for centuries. 

Kagbeni is one of my favorite villages in Nepal but we needed to get out of the gate by 8:30 so we can beat most of the winds that pick up by late morning. 

With a clear start to the day we were able to enjoy magnificent views of Nilgiri North at 7061 meters, the highest of the 3 peaks of the Nilgiri Himal. Excerpts from "World-Class Trekking Adventure On Nepal's Annapurna Circuit Part V-Final Episode."

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I’m not a huge fan of trekking in the dark. I feel more tired, frustrated, and generally uncomfortable, so sometimes these summit days don’t start out pleasant, but when the first light comes up in the sky my spirits are all of sudden lifted. I feel light, full of energy, and excited to reach our goal, in most cases, the hardest day of the journey. 

Yes there is a horse on the trek, some choose a horseback ride up to the top of the pass. For most it’s usually a 4-5 hour walk from Thorung Phedi. Some stay at Thorung high camp, just over 300 meters higher, which will slice an hour off your morning summit.

Whenever you reach the summit of a pass, which inevitably is part of many treks in Nepal, the feeling of accomplishment, relief, elation, is mutual with all of your fellow trekkers. 

The Thorung La Pass at 5416 meters, is the widest mountain pass in the world.  It’s always a place with dangerously high winds that start as early as 8am, so our time on the pass was limited to less than an hour before we started to descend. Just over a year ago this was the sight of one of the most tragic trekking accidents in the history of the Annapurna Circuit Trail.

On October 14 2014, a snowstorm struck the Annapurna, Manang, and Mustang Districts of Nepal causing severe avalanches. In the end over 400 people were rescued from the area with at least 43 deaths, which included 21 trekkers. Excerpts from "World-Class Trekking Adventure On Nepal's Annapurna Circuit".

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I’m not a huge fan of trekking in the dark. I feel more tired, frustrated, and generally uncomfortable, so sometimes these summit days don’t start out pleasant, but when the first light comes up in the sky my spirits are all of sudden lifted. I feel light, full of energy, and excited to reach our goal, in most cases, the hardest day of the journey. 

Yes there is a horse on the trek, some choose a horseback ride up to the top of the pass. For most it’s usually a 4-5 hour walk from Thorung Phedi. Some stay at Thorung high camp, just over 300 meters higher, which will slice an hour off your morning summit.

Whenever you reach the summit of a pass, which inevitably is part of many treks in Nepal, the feeling of accomplishment, relief, elation, is mutual with all of your fellow trekkers. 

The Thorung La Pass at 5416 meters, is the widest mountain pass in the world.  It’s always a place with dangerously high winds that start as early as 8am, so our time on the pass was limited to less than an hour before we started to descend. Just over a year ago this was the sight of one of the most tragic trekking accidents in the history of the Annapurna Circuit Trail.

On October 14 2014, a snowstorm struck the Annapurna, Manang, and Mustang Districts of Nepal causing severe avalanches. In the end over 400 people were rescued from the area with at least 43 deaths, which included 21 trekkers. Excerpts from "World-Class Trekking Adventure On Nepal's Annapurna Circuit".

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Annapurna 11 is part of the Annapurna chain but is an independent peak. It was first summited by a team made up of British/Indian/and Nepalese nationals in 1960. It is the second highest peak of the range at 7937 meters,  the highest, Annapurna 1, is 8091 meters making it the 10th highest mountain in the world.

Fantastic views of Lower Pisang  from Upper Pisang, a much more traditional village of the region. Look for lots of opportunity to spread good kharma with the  many prayer wheels at the village’s entrance.

We saw a few signs of earthquake damage. These traditional village buildings saw the worst devastation in Nepal but this area was not as affected by quake damage as other regions.

Our trekking for the day would include one stop for lunch at Ghyaru before settling into to the wonderful little traditional Tibetan style village of Gnawal.

More suspension bridge crossings with amazing views of this drier region of the Annapurna Circuit that some feel is the most scenic.

Climbing higher now at 3600 meters it’s time to slow the pace down slightly to allow for proper acclimatization. This side of the valley, although a little more challenging to trek will help you get used to the conditions of the higher altitude. Most trekkers will rest two days in Manang before attempting to cross the Thorung La Pass to help with adjusting to the higher elevation.  

This is the Disyang Valley. Syang is a village in Upper Mustang, Nepal. Disyang means the people who migrated from Upper Mustang to Manang. Excerpts from "World-Class Trekking Adventure On Nepal's Annapurna Circuit-Part III".

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Annapurna 11 is part of the Annapurna chain but is an independent peak. It was first summited by a team made up of British/Indian/and Nepalese nationals in 1960. It is the second highest peak of the range at 7937 meters,  the highest, Annapurna 1, is 8091 meters making it the 10th highest mountain in the world.

Fantastic views of Lower Pisang  from Upper Pisang, a much more traditional village of the region. Look for lots of opportunity to spread good kharma with the  many prayer wheels at the village’s entrance.

We saw a few signs of earthquake damage. These traditional village buildings saw the worst devastation in Nepal but this area was not as affected by quake damage as other regions.

Our trekking for the day would include one stop for lunch at Ghyaru before settling into to the wonderful little traditional Tibetan style village of Gnawal.

More suspension bridge crossings with amazing views of this drier region of the Annapurna Circuit that some feel is the most scenic.

Climbing higher now at 3600 meters it’s time to slow the pace down slightly to allow for proper acclimatization. This side of the valley, although a little more challenging to trek will help you get used to the conditions of the higher altitude. Most trekkers will rest two days in Manang before attempting to cross the Thorung La Pass to help with adjusting to the higher elevation.  

This is the Disyang Valley. Syang is a village in Upper Mustang, Nepal. Disyang means the people who migrated from Upper Mustang to Manang. Excerpts from "World-Class Trekking Adventure On Nepal's Annapurna Circuit-Part III".

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This is now the third day of trekking and the mornings are feeling a little colder and crisper, so it’s important to get out right after the sun has risen so there’s plenty of time to walk in the warmer temps. 

In keeping with the original trail, which does take a little longer to walk, we have the opportunity to trek through more little villages for leisurely breaks. Across the valley what looks like a thin ledge carved out of the mountainside is the road that transports people and goods.

From a distance the jeeps traveling the road almost appear to be literally on the edge of the cliff as they meander along.

Another epic suspension bridge crossing with sweeping views of the Marshyangdi and surrounding valley. If you’re scared of heights you’ll eventually get used to these crossings-you have too! There’s no other way!

After reaching Dhranapani, an important crossroads and trekking permit check-in office we agreed to just make this a lunch stop rather than an overnight stay and move a little further up the valley to Danaqyu village where we’d spend the night.

This an important crossroads where the Manaslu trail meets up with the Annapurna Circuit. The Mansalu area was affected by the earthquakes of 2015 but things have since normalized. The Nepalese army along with help from locals and NGO’s have cleared away the fallen rocks from the trails over the past year.  Excerpts from "World-Class Trekking Adventure On Nepal's Annapurna Circuit-Part II.

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This is now the third day of trekking and the mornings are feeling a little colder and crisper, so it’s important to get out right after the sun has risen so there’s plenty of time to walk in the warmer temps. 

In keeping with the original trail, which does take a little longer to walk, we have the opportunity to trek through more little villages for leisurely breaks. Across the valley what looks like a thin ledge carved out of the mountainside is the road that transports people and goods.

From a distance the jeeps traveling the road almost appear to be literally on the edge of the cliff as they meander along.

Another epic suspension bridge crossing with sweeping views of the Marshyangdi and surrounding valley. If you’re scared of heights you’ll eventually get used to these crossings-you have too! There’s no other way!

After reaching Dhranapani, an important crossroads and trekking permit check-in office we agreed to just make this a lunch stop rather than an overnight stay and move a little further up the valley to Danaqyu village where we’d spend the night.

This an important crossroads where the Manaslu trail meets up with the Annapurna Circuit. The Mansalu area was affected by the earthquakes of 2015 but things have since normalized. The Nepalese army along with help from locals and NGO’s have cleared away the fallen rocks from the trails over the past year.  Excerpts from "World-Class Trekking Adventure On Nepal's Annapurna Circuit-Part II.

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Our timing for the trek was perfect starting on the biggest day of the country’s most important festival of the year Dasai, usually falling sometime in October. The festival celebrates the God Durga with the theme of good conquering evil and culminating with almost every family sacrificing an animal, in most cases a goat, as part of the celebration. Rituals and prayers take place before the final sacrifice but we didn’t stick around to watch. 

Another tradition of the Hindu festival is constructing a swing in the village for children that’s used only during the celebration. 

Along the path we came across a small herd of lucky goats that appeared to have dashed the sacrifices for this year’s festival. 

Our first stop was lunch in Bhulbhule, a small village with a population of just over 3000 that sits below views of Mansalu, the 8th highest mountain in the world at 8163 meters. These days many trekkers take a bus all the way to Bhulbhule to make this town their starting point of the Annapurna Circuit. It’s still very warm during the day at 840 meters elevation so we could enjoy the scenery and lunch in short sleeves next to the Marshyangdi River. Excerpts from " World-Class Trekking Adventure On Nepal's Annapurna Circuit". See the full story at fareastadventuretravel.com

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Our timing for the trek was perfect starting on the biggest day of the country’s most important festival of the year Dasai, usually falling sometime in October. The festival celebrates the God Durga with the theme of good conquering evil and culminating with almost every family sacrificing an animal, in most cases a goat, as part of the celebration. Rituals and prayers take place before the final sacrifice but we didn’t stick around to watch. 

Another tradition of the Hindu festival is constructing a swing in the village for children that’s used only during the celebration. 

Along the path we came across a small herd of lucky goats that appeared to have dashed the sacrifices for this year’s festival. 

Our first stop was lunch in Bhulbhule, a small village with a population of just over 3000 that sits below views of Mansalu, the 8th highest mountain in the world at 8163 meters. These days many trekkers take a bus all the way to Bhulbhule to make this town their starting point of the Annapurna Circuit. It’s still very warm during the day at 840 meters elevation so we could enjoy the scenery and lunch in short sleeves next to the Marshyangdi River. Excerpts from " World-Class Trekking Adventure On Nepal's Annapurna Circuit". See the full story at fareastadventuretravel.com

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It’s temperate climate at an elevation of 1500 meters provided French settlers with a cool retreat from the hot tropical climate below. The railway was established to provide daily transport for passengers from Saigon and the coastal town of Nha Trang, which would further connect travellers to the north.

The Da Lat Railway Station was designed in 1932 and opened in 1938. It is a unique building in that it incorporates an art deco style with traditional native Cao Nguyen highland communal house elements. 

Considering the railway shut down during the Vietnam war years due to military activity it’s surprisingly in pretty good shape.

The railway and the Da Lat station laid dormant for many years until it was finally resurrected as a tourist attraction in 1991. The 7km ride takes passengers to Trai Mat with a 40 minute stop before heading back to the station.

There’s an original steam locomotive on display but these days the train is pulled by a diesel engine.

Service runs 5 times a day with the first train at 7:45 and the last one at 4pm. A ticket costs about $5 for foreigners.

When this was a full service railway operating from Saigon and Nha Trang there would be three cars for passengers and one for cargo. 

Look for the carriage with the padded seats for a little extra comfort.

There’s just something about train travel that sets it apart with other forms of transportation. The sound of the engine and the wheels clicking on the tracks, the whistle from the conductor, it’s a true adventure ride.

http://wikitravel.org/en/Dalat

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It’s temperate climate at an elevation of 1500 meters provided French settlers with a cool retreat from the hot tropical climate below. The railway was established to provide daily transport for passengers from Saigon and the coastal town of Nha Trang, which would further connect travellers to the north.

The Da Lat Railway Station was designed in 1932 and opened in 1938. It is a unique building in that it incorporates an art deco style with traditional native Cao Nguyen highland communal house elements. 

Considering the railway shut down during the Vietnam war years due to military activity it’s surprisingly in pretty good shape.

The railway and the Da Lat station laid dormant for many years until it was finally resurrected as a tourist attraction in 1991. The 7km ride takes passengers to Trai Mat with a 40 minute stop before heading back to the station.

There’s an original steam locomotive on display but these days the train is pulled by a diesel engine.

Service runs 5 times a day with the first train at 7:45 and the last one at 4pm. A ticket costs about $5 for foreigners.

When this was a full service railway operating from Saigon and Nha Trang there would be three cars for passengers and one for cargo. 

Look for the carriage with the padded seats for a little extra comfort.

There’s just something about train travel that sets it apart with other forms of transportation. The sound of the engine and the wheels clicking on the tracks, the whistle from the conductor, it’s a true adventure ride.

http://wikitravel.org/en/Dalat

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An opportunity to walk through a subtropical region, forest, and the outer edges of the Tibetan Plateau. One of the most varied landscapes to trek in the world topped off with authentic true villages, not merely trekking enclaves, with a chance to experience Nepal's rich culture of Hinduism and Buddhism.

Unfortunately due to lack of infrastructure and technology it may be still awhile before live streaming in most of the regions becomes a reality. 

Armed with two sim cards and knowledge of which areas would have the best opportunity to broadcast live from I was disappointed when I arrived to find out there was just not enough bandwidth needed to stream via cellular data in almost all of these villages. 

The opportunity to show others a place that makes my heart sing, like Nepal's Himalaya and the Annapurna Circuit will for now will remain mostly a dream. 

I am happy to share the few rare moments where it was possible to stream via Periscope. 

In this episode of Far East Adventure Travel some highlights from the last stop on my Annapurna Circuit Trek from the town of Jomsom, Nepal.  

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An opportunity to walk through a subtropical region, forest, and the outer edges of the Tibetan Plateau. One of the most varied landscapes to trek in the world topped off with authentic true villages, not merely trekking enclaves, with a chance to experience Nepal's rich culture of Hinduism and Buddhism.

Unfortunately due to lack of infrastructure and technology it may be still awhile before live streaming in most of the regions becomes a reality. 

Armed with two sim cards and knowledge of which areas would have the best opportunity to broadcast live from I was disappointed when I arrived to find out there was just not enough bandwidth needed to stream via cellular data in almost all of these villages. 

The opportunity to show others a place that makes my heart sing, like Nepal's Himalaya and the Annapurna Circuit will for now will remain mostly a dream. 

I am happy to share the few rare moments where it was possible to stream via Periscope. 

In this episode of Far East Adventure Travel some highlights from the last stop on my Annapurna Circuit Trek from the town of Jomsom, Nepal.  

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 One of the reasons why the Annapurna Circuit has been at the top of trekker's favorite trails is it's varied landscape and climate. You begin in Besisahar, a subtropical region filled with rice terraces, citrus and papaya trees. Gradually your lead into the high Himalaya and the far reaches of the Tibetan Plateau. 

In recent years due to the development of a road system in the region, some have even opted for a jeep drive through the lower valley skipping the first few days of foot travel to spend more time in the higher altitude and manage most of the trek with a shorter vacation.  

This trek would also be the first time I would attempt live streaming on Periscope. Following research of the potential for 3G connectivity I brought two sim cards from the country's cellular service providers, Nepal Telecom and N Cell. 

Even with the highest probability for live streaming out of any trekking region in Nepal disappointingly at best I was only able to connect in 3 locations. 

It was still exciting to be one of the first "scopers" to live stream from the Himalaya and one of the greatest trekking regions in the world.I hope you enjoy the best of Far East Adventure Travel "Live" from Nepal's Annapurna Circuit. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/fareastadventuretravel/2016/10/12/far-east-adventure-travel-best-of-live-annapurna-circuit-nepal-highlightsWed, 12 Oct 2016 08:00:00 +0000John SaboeI finally decided last year that the Annapurna Circuit would be the next big trek I would attempt. It's the busiest trail in the world, even busier than the popular route to Everest Base Camp. It's also probably the most convenient trek as well with...
 One of the reasons why the Annapurna Circuit has been at the top of trekker's favorite trails is it's varied landscape and climate. You begin in Besisahar, a subtropical region filled with rice terraces, citrus and papaya trees. Gradually your lead into the high Himalaya and the far reaches of the Tibetan Plateau. 

In recent years due to the development of a road system in the region, some have even opted for a jeep drive through the lower valley skipping the first few days of foot travel to spend more time in the higher altitude and manage most of the trek with a shorter vacation.  

This trek would also be the first time I would attempt live streaming on Periscope. Following research of the potential for 3G connectivity I brought two sim cards from the country's cellular service providers, Nepal Telecom and N Cell. 

Even with the highest probability for live streaming out of any trekking region in Nepal disappointingly at best I was only able to connect in 3 locations. 

It was still exciting to be one of the first "scopers" to live stream from the Himalaya and one of the greatest trekking regions in the world.I hope you enjoy the best of Far East Adventure Travel "Live" from Nepal's Annapurna Circuit. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>1028nepal,nepali,travel,travel talk radio,trekkingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/far-east-adventure-travel-best-of-live-nepal-part-2-kathmandu-tihar-festival--14652835
I visited the country twice in 2015. My second visit was in October and November when I returned to trek the Annapurna Circuit and check up on the conditions of recovery from the earthquakes.

As I had heard reports before I arrived that virtually no reconstruction had begun I was not shocked to see things, especially in the Kathmandu Valley, had not changed other then some rubble had been cleared away.

The fuel crisis had created food shortages and delayed plans for rebuilding. From a tourist’s point of view this could be easily seen by shortened menus in popular restaurants to some establishments even closing their doors frustrated by the lack of ingredients available and the extreme costs and shortages of cooking fuel. 

Nepalis were frustrated with their festival plans either from the lack of reliable transportation getting to a from their home village to the shortage of special food for celebrations cooking fuel.

Still despite the politics that created the fuel crisis, an unofficial Indian embargo as a result from a new constitution which did not favour ethnic groups in the south, Nepalis seemed to carry on as they usually do through adversity.

After spending a few days in Pokhara following my trek of the Annapurna Circuit I returned to Nepal in time for the Tihar Festival, otherwise called “the festival of lights”. In other South Asian countries and communities around the world it’s known as Diwali.

Join me for talk and highlights from Kathmandu's Durbar Square, the latest Far East Adventure Travel podcast.

 

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I visited the country twice in 2015. My second visit was in October and November when I returned to trek the Annapurna Circuit and check up on the conditions of recovery from the earthquakes.

As I had heard reports before I arrived that virtually no reconstruction had begun I was not shocked to see things, especially in the Kathmandu Valley, had not changed other then some rubble had been cleared away.

The fuel crisis had created food shortages and delayed plans for rebuilding. From a tourist’s point of view this could be easily seen by shortened menus in popular restaurants to some establishments even closing their doors frustrated by the lack of ingredients available and the extreme costs and shortages of cooking fuel. 

Nepalis were frustrated with their festival plans either from the lack of reliable transportation getting to a from their home village to the shortage of special food for celebrations cooking fuel.

Still despite the politics that created the fuel crisis, an unofficial Indian embargo as a result from a new constitution which did not favour ethnic groups in the south, Nepalis seemed to carry on as they usually do through adversity.

After spending a few days in Pokhara following my trek of the Annapurna Circuit I returned to Nepal in time for the Tihar Festival, otherwise called “the festival of lights”. In other South Asian countries and communities around the world it’s known as Diwali.

Join me for talk and highlights from Kathmandu's Durbar Square, the latest Far East Adventure Travel podcast.

 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>851diwali,hindu,hinduism,kathmandu,nepalfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/far-east-adventure-travel-best-of-live-nepal-pokhara-to-kathmandu--14652836
2015 will go down as one of the most challenging if not the most disastrous year ever for Nepal. From the worst earthquakes in over 80 years to a fuel crisis that literally turned the country upside down with line-ups at the pump that lasted for days to a lack of basic cooking and heating fuel for the majority of the population.

I visited the country twice in 2015. The first time was just after the devastating earthquakes and tremors that started April 25th. My flight was actually denied clearance for landing for over 90 minutes on May 12 while crews checked the runway for safety after the second biggest earthquake struck the country that day.

My second visit was in October and November when I returned to trek the Annapurna Circuit and check up on the conditions of recovery from the earthquakes.

As I had heard reports before I arrived that virtually no reconstruction had begun I was not shocked to see things, especially in the Kathmandu Valley, had not changed other then some rubble had been cleared away.

The fuel crisis had created food shortages and delayed plans for rebuilding. 

Nepalis were frustrated with their festival plans either from the lack of reliable transportation getting to a from their home village to the shortage of special food for celebrations cooking fuel.

Still despite the politics that created the fuel crisis, an unofficial Indian embargo as a result from a new constitution which did not favour ethnic groups in the south, Nepalis seemed to carry on as they usually do through adversity. 

I spent time in Pokhara after my trek through Annapurna visiting the beautiful World Peace Pagoda as well as enjoying the celebrations of Tihar, the festival of lights in Kathmandu. 

In the latest episode of Far East Adventure Travel join me for “live” highlights from last November in Nepal.

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2015 will go down as one of the most challenging if not the most disastrous year ever for Nepal. From the worst earthquakes in over 80 years to a fuel crisis that literally turned the country upside down with line-ups at the pump that lasted for days to a lack of basic cooking and heating fuel for the majority of the population.

I visited the country twice in 2015. The first time was just after the devastating earthquakes and tremors that started April 25th. My flight was actually denied clearance for landing for over 90 minutes on May 12 while crews checked the runway for safety after the second biggest earthquake struck the country that day.

My second visit was in October and November when I returned to trek the Annapurna Circuit and check up on the conditions of recovery from the earthquakes.

As I had heard reports before I arrived that virtually no reconstruction had begun I was not shocked to see things, especially in the Kathmandu Valley, had not changed other then some rubble had been cleared away.

The fuel crisis had created food shortages and delayed plans for rebuilding. 

Nepalis were frustrated with their festival plans either from the lack of reliable transportation getting to a from their home village to the shortage of special food for celebrations cooking fuel.

Still despite the politics that created the fuel crisis, an unofficial Indian embargo as a result from a new constitution which did not favour ethnic groups in the south, Nepalis seemed to carry on as they usually do through adversity. 

I spent time in Pokhara after my trek through Annapurna visiting the beautiful World Peace Pagoda as well as enjoying the celebrations of Tihar, the festival of lights in Kathmandu. 

In the latest episode of Far East Adventure Travel join me for “live” highlights from last November in Nepal.

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To start your exploration of the town there are at least half a dozen temples  worth visiting in Chiang Rai including Wat Jed Yod built in 1844. 

Jed Yod means 7 peaks represented by 7 chedis on the site. In keeping pace with the town the gatekeeper is pretty laid back and once you get past him you are greeted by an impressive giant Buddha in the main hall.

Wat Jed Yod is probably the least visited of Chiang Rai’s most significant temples so you usually have lots of space to yourself. The temple is a copy of one by the same name in Chiang Mai which is a copy of an Indian temple, Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, the very same spot where the Buddha found enlightenment. 

You will find some of the traditional features of Thai temples including the typical red and gold colors and naga serpents, above all a quiet spot for peace and reflection. 

The favorite part of my visit? Seeing the glowing sunset shine directly on an ornate window at Wat Jed Yod.

Chiang Rai sees many people extend their stay in the town I think because there’s such a huge selection of cafes and places to eat for a town of this size. Once you’re done having a coffee, which could be from beans grown in Northern Thailand move on to the market which pretty much operates all day and through the evening. Perfect for self-catering you can get everything from seafood to cheap noodle dishes. Excerpts from "Chiang Rai, Thailand's Temples, Cafes, Walking Markets=Super Chill".

 

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To start your exploration of the town there are at least half a dozen temples  worth visiting in Chiang Rai including Wat Jed Yod built in 1844. 

Jed Yod means 7 peaks represented by 7 chedis on the site. In keeping pace with the town the gatekeeper is pretty laid back and once you get past him you are greeted by an impressive giant Buddha in the main hall.

Wat Jed Yod is probably the least visited of Chiang Rai’s most significant temples so you usually have lots of space to yourself. The temple is a copy of one by the same name in Chiang Mai which is a copy of an Indian temple, Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, the very same spot where the Buddha found enlightenment. 

You will find some of the traditional features of Thai temples including the typical red and gold colors and naga serpents, above all a quiet spot for peace and reflection. 

The favorite part of my visit? Seeing the glowing sunset shine directly on an ornate window at Wat Jed Yod.

Chiang Rai sees many people extend their stay in the town I think because there’s such a huge selection of cafes and places to eat for a town of this size. Once you’re done having a coffee, which could be from beans grown in Northern Thailand move on to the market which pretty much operates all day and through the evening. Perfect for self-catering you can get everything from seafood to cheap noodle dishes. Excerpts from "Chiang Rai, Thailand's Temples, Cafes, Walking Markets=Super Chill".

 

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He has extensive knowledge of the culture, customs and diversity of East and Southeast Asia. 

His most recent project is the audio podcast Travel Tape, a documentary style travel guide that dives deep into the cultures, history and stories of some of the most fascinating places around the world available-in the iTunes Store. 

In part 2 of our conversation Robert gives us background on the making of the Travel Tape Podcast series including the editing of the amazing sounds captured in Stuart Butler’s audio diary from his exploration on foot of  the Masaii country of Southern Kenya in 2015. And his interview with journalist author David Eimer on the little known Korean enclave within the border of China. Robert joined me for part 2 from his home in Kuala Lumpur.

Audio clips in this episode were produced and provided by Robert Kelly from the Travel Tape Podcast series. Learn more:http://www.robertscottkelly.com/traveltape/

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He has extensive knowledge of the culture, customs and diversity of East and Southeast Asia. 

His most recent project is the audio podcast Travel Tape, a documentary style travel guide that dives deep into the cultures, history and stories of some of the most fascinating places around the world available-in the iTunes Store. 

In part 2 of our conversation Robert gives us background on the making of the Travel Tape Podcast series including the editing of the amazing sounds captured in Stuart Butler’s audio diary from his exploration on foot of  the Masaii country of Southern Kenya in 2015. And his interview with journalist author David Eimer on the little known Korean enclave within the border of China. Robert joined me for part 2 from his home in Kuala Lumpur.

Audio clips in this episode were produced and provided by Robert Kelly from the Travel Tape Podcast series. Learn more:http://www.robertscottkelly.com/traveltape/

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Hmmm, this just somehow  doesn’t look right…..Better pull over and check the map again. 

Finally on the right track to Wat Rong Khun or “The White Temple”. Even though people refer to it as a temple it’s not really that at all. More exhibit than temple the artist who created and funded it’s completion Chalermchai Kositpipat, believes the white temple is an offering to Lord Buddha and we’ll ensure him an immortal life.

When you first enter the area where the main building or ubosot is located you are immediately confronted with the weakness of human desire, greed and temptation symbolized by hundreds of outreaching hands. Crossing the bridge over the small lake takes you to the gate of heaven where you are met by two creatures who decide the fate of the dead. Make it past there and the countless tourists with selfie sticks and you arrive at the ubosot made with fragments of glass in the style of a traditional Thai 3 tiered roof temple. 

Photography is prohibited inside the main building which features murals with cultural icons like Michael Jackson, and fictitious characters including  Freddy Kruger, Harry Potter and Hello Kitty. As well as scenes depicting nuclear war and terrorist attacks. If the intent is to highlight what’s wrong with the world the artist has made his point with this exhibit. Excerpts from "Chiang Rai, Thailand's Outlandish Attractions-Black Temple/White Temple".

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Hmmm, this just somehow  doesn’t look right…..Better pull over and check the map again. 

Finally on the right track to Wat Rong Khun or “The White Temple”. Even though people refer to it as a temple it’s not really that at all. More exhibit than temple the artist who created and funded it’s completion Chalermchai Kositpipat, believes the white temple is an offering to Lord Buddha and we’ll ensure him an immortal life.

When you first enter the area where the main building or ubosot is located you are immediately confronted with the weakness of human desire, greed and temptation symbolized by hundreds of outreaching hands. Crossing the bridge over the small lake takes you to the gate of heaven where you are met by two creatures who decide the fate of the dead. Make it past there and the countless tourists with selfie sticks and you arrive at the ubosot made with fragments of glass in the style of a traditional Thai 3 tiered roof temple. 

Photography is prohibited inside the main building which features murals with cultural icons like Michael Jackson, and fictitious characters including  Freddy Kruger, Harry Potter and Hello Kitty. As well as scenes depicting nuclear war and terrorist attacks. If the intent is to highlight what’s wrong with the world the artist has made his point with this exhibit. Excerpts from "Chiang Rai, Thailand's Outlandish Attractions-Black Temple/White Temple".

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>741backpacking in southeast asia,thailand,travel,travel channel,travel talk radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vientiane-laos-the-slow-groove-cafe-culture-and-sights--14652839
Vientiane became the capital of Laos in 1563 and was the administrative capital during French rule. Vientiane has seen it’s share of adversity from being burned completely to the ground in 1827 by Siamese armies, Thailand is right across the river, to passing over to French rule in 1893, Japanese occupation in World War 2., back to reoccupation by the French in 1945 to being established as the center of power for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in 1975.  Laos, and it is properly pronounced without the s, is a communist country.

Vientiane is a mix of French colonial architecture, Buddhist temples and the odd leftover Soviet style building.

A great place to get started on your exploration of the city is a visit to one of the country’s most impressive Buddhist temples, Wat Ho Phra Keo, otherwise known as the temple of the Emerald Buddha. Once the royal family of Lao’s personal chapel it was here where the precious emerald buddha statue was reclaimed by the Thai army in 1778 after being snatched by the Laotian king.  Today the Emerald Buddha resides at the Grand Palace’s Emerald Buddha chapel in Bangkok. Excerpts from "The Slow Groove/Cafe Culture And Sights Of Vientiane, Laos".

 

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Vientiane became the capital of Laos in 1563 and was the administrative capital during French rule. Vientiane has seen it’s share of adversity from being burned completely to the ground in 1827 by Siamese armies, Thailand is right across the river, to passing over to French rule in 1893, Japanese occupation in World War 2., back to reoccupation by the French in 1945 to being established as the center of power for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in 1975.  Laos, and it is properly pronounced without the s, is a communist country.

Vientiane is a mix of French colonial architecture, Buddhist temples and the odd leftover Soviet style building.

A great place to get started on your exploration of the city is a visit to one of the country’s most impressive Buddhist temples, Wat Ho Phra Keo, otherwise known as the temple of the Emerald Buddha. Once the royal family of Lao’s personal chapel it was here where the precious emerald buddha statue was reclaimed by the Thai army in 1778 after being snatched by the Laotian king.  Today the Emerald Buddha resides at the Grand Palace’s Emerald Buddha chapel in Bangkok. Excerpts from "The Slow Groove/Cafe Culture And Sights Of Vientiane, Laos".

 

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I’m checking out one of the first sky lantern releases of the season which is held in the town of Pingxi, less than an hour by car or bus east of the capital of Taipei.

People visit Pingxi and the neighbouring town of Shifin year round to release lanterns but Lunar New Year is the most popular time to come. Each person writes on one of the four sides of the lantern with their own new year’s prayers. You do the customary pose for pictures then release the lantern into the sky.

The first lanterns were used from 220-280 A.D. as a communication tool during war times in China. When the Hans people immigrated from China to Taiwan between 1820-50 the lantern was used to signal to family members that it was safe to return home. Robberies were common at the time in the mountain town of Pingxi.

Every year the festival is held here. The main releases take place on one of the local school grounds.

Pingxi is a beautiful little town and should be visited on a separate trip just to savour some of it’s authentic Taiwanese heritage. Many of the buildings were constructed in the 1930’s and 40’s along with wooden houses built during the Japanese occupation of Taiwan. There’s lots of shops selling traditional crafts and gifts. Some of the most beautifully crafted silk lanterns are produced in Pingxi. O Excerpts from "Taiwan's World Famous Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival".

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I’m checking out one of the first sky lantern releases of the season which is held in the town of Pingxi, less than an hour by car or bus east of the capital of Taipei.

People visit Pingxi and the neighbouring town of Shifin year round to release lanterns but Lunar New Year is the most popular time to come. Each person writes on one of the four sides of the lantern with their own new year’s prayers. You do the customary pose for pictures then release the lantern into the sky.

The first lanterns were used from 220-280 A.D. as a communication tool during war times in China. When the Hans people immigrated from China to Taiwan between 1820-50 the lantern was used to signal to family members that it was safe to return home. Robberies were common at the time in the mountain town of Pingxi.

Every year the festival is held here. The main releases take place on one of the local school grounds.

Pingxi is a beautiful little town and should be visited on a separate trip just to savour some of it’s authentic Taiwanese heritage. Many of the buildings were constructed in the 1930’s and 40’s along with wooden houses built during the Japanese occupation of Taiwan. There’s lots of shops selling traditional crafts and gifts. Some of the most beautifully crafted silk lanterns are produced in Pingxi. O Excerpts from "Taiwan's World Famous Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival".

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His most recent project is the audio podcast Travel Tape, a documentary style travel guide that dives deep into the cultures, history and stories of some of the most fascinating places around the world available-in the iTunes Store. I recently spoke with Robert about his new podcast series and life in Asia from his home in Kuala Lumpur.

Robert has also worked for the BBC, The Wall Street Journal, Taiwan Review, The South China Morning Post as well as several other travel publications. 

In part one of our conversation Robert talks about his time in Taiwan as well as adjusting to life in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I also posed the question are there still places that haven’t been discovered yet in East and Southeast Asia. 

Next time on Far East Adventure Travel Part 2 of my conversation with Lonely Planet author and the host of the podcast series Travel Tape, Robert Kelly.

Don’t forget to follow Far East Adventure Travel on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Periscope. All of the links are at fareastadventuretravel.com. I would love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for the podcast, send me an email, john@fareastadventuretravel.com. If you like what you’re listening to please write a positive review on the Far East Adventure Travel podcast page in the iTunes Store under the ratings and review tab.

That’s it for this week’s episode, thanks so much for listening. Until next time this is John Saboe, safe travels and Namaste!

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His most recent project is the audio podcast Travel Tape, a documentary style travel guide that dives deep into the cultures, history and stories of some of the most fascinating places around the world available-in the iTunes Store. I recently spoke with Robert about his new podcast series and life in Asia from his home in Kuala Lumpur.

Robert has also worked for the BBC, The Wall Street Journal, Taiwan Review, The South China Morning Post as well as several other travel publications. 

In part one of our conversation Robert talks about his time in Taiwan as well as adjusting to life in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I also posed the question are there still places that haven’t been discovered yet in East and Southeast Asia. 

Next time on Far East Adventure Travel Part 2 of my conversation with Lonely Planet author and the host of the podcast series Travel Tape, Robert Kelly.

Don’t forget to follow Far East Adventure Travel on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Periscope. All of the links are at fareastadventuretravel.com. I would love to hear from you with feedback or suggestions for the podcast, send me an email, john@fareastadventuretravel.com. If you like what you’re listening to please write a positive review on the Far East Adventure Travel podcast page in the iTunes Store under the ratings and review tab.

That’s it for this week’s episode, thanks so much for listening. Until next time this is John Saboe, safe travels and Namaste!

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Mumbai has been a different experience for me compared with other cities in the country I've traveled through and spent a considerable amount of time getting to know.

By far Mumbai is the most international city I've visited in the country with the latest shopping, luxury brands, restaurant trends, and the most people I've ever heard speak English in public than in any other Indian city.

Like any place I visit I have been walking the streets and getting to know the sections of South Mumbai, with the highest concentration of British Raj architecture including the city's most famous landmark the Gateway of India, and Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly known as Victoria Terminus.

It's here where this episode of Far East Adventure Travel takes place. The streets that take you from one historic landmark to another. I hope you enjoy this little taste of what it's like to savour the wonderful architecture and street life of one of the most interesting cities in Asia.

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Mumbai has been a different experience for me compared with other cities in the country I've traveled through and spent a considerable amount of time getting to know.

By far Mumbai is the most international city I've visited in the country with the latest shopping, luxury brands, restaurant trends, and the most people I've ever heard speak English in public than in any other Indian city.

Like any place I visit I have been walking the streets and getting to know the sections of South Mumbai, with the highest concentration of British Raj architecture including the city's most famous landmark the Gateway of India, and Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, formerly known as Victoria Terminus.

It's here where this episode of Far East Adventure Travel takes place. The streets that take you from one historic landmark to another. I hope you enjoy this little taste of what it's like to savour the wonderful architecture and street life of one of the most interesting cities in Asia.

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Once you’re familiar with the numbers of the buses you’ll find they  are frequent and easy to use with usually an  English speaking ticket attendant on board.

The waters of Chowpatty Beach are heavily polluted so swimming is not recommended however a trip seaside is a lovely way to end the day as the sun sets over the Arabian Sea.

It’s India, so you’ll never know who’ll you bump into but it’s always guaranteed interesting. 

Smile, say hello and you’ve got instant friends, like these men I met who were visiting from Rajasthan.

Chowpatty offers views overlooking Malabar Hill, the exclusive neighborhood of tycoons and movie stars. Malabar Hill has some of the world’s priciest residential real estate where apartments can go for $2000USD per square foot. It’s also where the world’s most expensive private home valued at over 1 billion dollars is located.

Chowpatty is where residents come at night to view the Queen’s Necklace, the nickname for the street lights that run along Marine Drive.

Another everyday chore has become a tourist attraction in it’s own right in Mumbai. The Dobi Ghats are touted as the largest outdoor laundromat in the world. The clothes you dropped off at your hotel lobby desk might end up here alongside the uniforms and denim of the city. Views are great from the overpass near the Mahalaxmi train station. 

Jump on the train for more Mumbai culture. The Western and Central lines serve greater Mumbai. It’s better if you avoid traveling during rush hour unless you want to experience what’s called super-dense crush load. Excerpts from "Beaches To Street Food".

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Once you’re familiar with the numbers of the buses you’ll find they  are frequent and easy to use with usually an  English speaking ticket attendant on board.

The waters of Chowpatty Beach are heavily polluted so swimming is not recommended however a trip seaside is a lovely way to end the day as the sun sets over the Arabian Sea.

It’s India, so you’ll never know who’ll you bump into but it’s always guaranteed interesting. 

Smile, say hello and you’ve got instant friends, like these men I met who were visiting from Rajasthan.

Chowpatty offers views overlooking Malabar Hill, the exclusive neighborhood of tycoons and movie stars. Malabar Hill has some of the world’s priciest residential real estate where apartments can go for $2000USD per square foot. It’s also where the world’s most expensive private home valued at over 1 billion dollars is located.

Chowpatty is where residents come at night to view the Queen’s Necklace, the nickname for the street lights that run along Marine Drive.

Another everyday chore has become a tourist attraction in it’s own right in Mumbai. The Dobi Ghats are touted as the largest outdoor laundromat in the world. The clothes you dropped off at your hotel lobby desk might end up here alongside the uniforms and denim of the city. Views are great from the overpass near the Mahalaxmi train station. 

Jump on the train for more Mumbai culture. The Western and Central lines serve greater Mumbai. It’s better if you avoid traveling during rush hour unless you want to experience what’s called super-dense crush load. Excerpts from "Beaches To Street Food".

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My first look at the area was from it’s most visited sites, the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue, both located offshore on two rocks 500 meters from the mainland. Hundreds of people are ferried on boats everyday out to both the sites. It’s about 50 cents for the boat trip plus another small admission fee to the little island outcrops.

The first stop is the Vivekananda Rock Memorial that’s dedicated to Swami Vivekananda, an Indian Hindu monk who was key to the introduction of Indian philosophies to the Western world including yoga. He was also instrumental in raising the status of Hinduism to a major religion in the 19th century. It is said that the Swami Vivekananda attained enlightenment on the rock.

This is an incredibly spiritual moment for followers of Swami Vivekananda. You will feel it in their energy and enthusiasm. It’s a wonderful environment surrounded by the beauty of the Laccadive Sea. The rock is also a place where it’s said the Goddess Kumari performed austerity.

The buildings at the memorial consist of architectural styles from all over India. The Vivekananda Mandapam or main building houses a statue of Swami Vivekananda. Construction on the site was completed in 1970. There is also a meditation hall for visitors.

Just a short boat ride away is the rock where the Thiruvalluvar Statue, all 133 feet and 7 tons sits.

Excerpts from  "The Subcontinent's Last Stop-Kanyukamari, India"

 

 

 

 

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My first look at the area was from it’s most visited sites, the Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue, both located offshore on two rocks 500 meters from the mainland. Hundreds of people are ferried on boats everyday out to both the sites. It’s about 50 cents for the boat trip plus another small admission fee to the little island outcrops.

The first stop is the Vivekananda Rock Memorial that’s dedicated to Swami Vivekananda, an Indian Hindu monk who was key to the introduction of Indian philosophies to the Western world including yoga. He was also instrumental in raising the status of Hinduism to a major religion in the 19th century. It is said that the Swami Vivekananda attained enlightenment on the rock.

This is an incredibly spiritual moment for followers of Swami Vivekananda. You will feel it in their energy and enthusiasm. It’s a wonderful environment surrounded by the beauty of the Laccadive Sea. The rock is also a place where it’s said the Goddess Kumari performed austerity.

The buildings at the memorial consist of architectural styles from all over India. The Vivekananda Mandapam or main building houses a statue of Swami Vivekananda. Construction on the site was completed in 1970. There is also a meditation hall for visitors.

Just a short boat ride away is the rock where the Thiruvalluvar Statue, all 133 feet and 7 tons sits.

Excerpts from  "The Subcontinent's Last Stop-Kanyukamari, India"

 

 

 

 

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The tourism business was in a shambles, with the fear of more earthquakes and the international media coverage tourists just stopped coming. The foreign volunteers in Nepal for disaster relief far out numbered the few travellers that didn’t cancel their plans. 

In the meantime 90% of the hotels operating in Nepal were damage free. Nevertheless most people in the tourism business had already written off the current season and were more concerned about how the disaster and media coverage would affect the fall season, the busiest and most lucrative time of the year. 

During my stay I spent many days walking the streets of Kathmandu, capturing images  and speaking with people about how the earthquakes had affected their lives. 

One late afternoon on May 21st I walked to Durbar Square, even after the destruction with many temples and shrines in ruins it remained  the social center of the city.  I found a local organization promoting a positive future campaign focused on youth that had attracted a crowd with their vigil like display of candles and flowers in the shape of Nepal fixed on the ground. A show of unity and support. 

Here is the audio portion of my encounter with the group and the interview from a previous Periscope live stream with one of their representatives. The message is heartfelt, the tone mirrored the feelings of many in the tourism community.   

 

 

 

 

 

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The tourism business was in a shambles, with the fear of more earthquakes and the international media coverage tourists just stopped coming. The foreign volunteers in Nepal for disaster relief far out numbered the few travellers that didn’t cancel their plans. 

In the meantime 90% of the hotels operating in Nepal were damage free. Nevertheless most people in the tourism business had already written off the current season and were more concerned about how the disaster and media coverage would affect the fall season, the busiest and most lucrative time of the year. 

During my stay I spent many days walking the streets of Kathmandu, capturing images  and speaking with people about how the earthquakes had affected their lives. 

One late afternoon on May 21st I walked to Durbar Square, even after the destruction with many temples and shrines in ruins it remained  the social center of the city.  I found a local organization promoting a positive future campaign focused on youth that had attracted a crowd with their vigil like display of candles and flowers in the shape of Nepal fixed on the ground. A show of unity and support. 

Here is the audio portion of my encounter with the group and the interview from a previous Periscope live stream with one of their representatives. The message is heartfelt, the tone mirrored the feelings of many in the tourism community.   

 

 

 

 

 

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The country was shaken by another serious tremor registering 7.3 on May 12th right about the time I was scheduled to arrive in Kathmandu. I was there to document the current situation and to assess conditions for travellers. However my flight’s descent into Tribhuvan Airport was delayed for 90 minutes to allow for safety checks.

When I finally arrived at the airport and hired a car to take me into the Thamel section of the city I found the normally busy and vibrant streets almost completely vacated. From a previous Periscope live stream here’s my account of what I saw as I traveled from the airport to the Thamel section of Kathmandu that day.

Thanks so much for listening to Far East Adventure Travel. There will be more to come on the 2015 earthquakes of Nepal and the current conditions for travellers visiting the country.

You can also follow the Far East Adventure Travel and Far East Adventure Travel Nepal Facebook pages for images, videos, and more stories and inspiration for your next big adventure in Asia. You can also follow me on Instagram, Twitter and Periscope, all of the links are at fareasttravels.com

Thanks so much for listening, until next time this is John Saboe. Safe travels, and Namaste!

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The country was shaken by another serious tremor registering 7.3 on May 12th right about the time I was scheduled to arrive in Kathmandu. I was there to document the current situation and to assess conditions for travellers. However my flight’s descent into Tribhuvan Airport was delayed for 90 minutes to allow for safety checks.

When I finally arrived at the airport and hired a car to take me into the Thamel section of the city I found the normally busy and vibrant streets almost completely vacated. From a previous Periscope live stream here’s my account of what I saw as I traveled from the airport to the Thamel section of Kathmandu that day.

Thanks so much for listening to Far East Adventure Travel. There will be more to come on the 2015 earthquakes of Nepal and the current conditions for travellers visiting the country.

You can also follow the Far East Adventure Travel and Far East Adventure Travel Nepal Facebook pages for images, videos, and more stories and inspiration for your next big adventure in Asia. You can also follow me on Instagram, Twitter and Periscope, all of the links are at fareasttravels.com

Thanks so much for listening, until next time this is John Saboe. Safe travels, and Namaste!

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We left in the late afternoon to pick up my pass for The Angkor temples and get a free sneak peak of the park. When you purchase your ticket after 5pm for the next day you are allowed into the park until closing for free! The sites close at 5:30 so it doesn’t give you a lot  of time but you could easily catch a sunset at say Angkor Wat or one of the other temples.

As we passed the gate entrance we closed in on the great Angkor Wat Temple, the largest religious monument in the world.

We then drove by  the concession area as elephants and their passengers were returning from rides. The Angkor Thom southgate where The Bayon is located. The gate is in pretty good shape considering it was built in the 12 century. It’s intention is powerful and you really get the feeling this was the center of a great ruler and empire as you pass through it.

It’s just after 5pm but things are still busy around the sites. Even the monkeys were pretty active. A sign there’s still lots of humans around.

The Bayon was the first complex I wanted to see and I learned before my arrival that it had great light at the end of the day.  

The Bayon the last temple to be built in Angkor and the only one that was dedicated to Mayahana Buddism and a shrine to the Buddha It’s filled with stone sculptures of the discernible face of Avalokitesvara, the bodhisattva of compassion-the figure seen throughout the complex. Actually some scholars believe the face really resembles king Jayavarman VII-the ruler that built The Bayon and who was responsible for other public works including the walls, many naga bridges, Ta Prohm(the tomb raider temple) Preah Khan and Banteay Kdei. Excerpts from "World's Largest Religous Site-Angkor Wat, Cambodia".

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We left in the late afternoon to pick up my pass for The Angkor temples and get a free sneak peak of the park. When you purchase your ticket after 5pm for the next day you are allowed into the park until closing for free! The sites close at 5:30 so it doesn’t give you a lot  of time but you could easily catch a sunset at say Angkor Wat or one of the other temples.

As we passed the gate entrance we closed in on the great Angkor Wat Temple, the largest religious monument in the world.

We then drove by  the concession area as elephants and their passengers were returning from rides. The Angkor Thom southgate where The Bayon is located. The gate is in pretty good shape considering it was built in the 12 century. It’s intention is powerful and you really get the feeling this was the center of a great ruler and empire as you pass through it.

It’s just after 5pm but things are still busy around the sites. Even the monkeys were pretty active. A sign there’s still lots of humans around.

The Bayon was the first complex I wanted to see and I learned before my arrival that it had great light at the end of the day.  

The Bayon the last temple to be built in Angkor and the only one that was dedicated to Mayahana Buddism and a shrine to the Buddha It’s filled with stone sculptures of the discernible face of Avalokitesvara, the bodhisattva of compassion-the figure seen throughout the complex. Actually some scholars believe the face really resembles king Jayavarman VII-the ruler that built The Bayon and who was responsible for other public works including the walls, many naga bridges, Ta Prohm(the tomb raider temple) Preah Khan and Banteay Kdei. Excerpts from "World's Largest Religous Site-Angkor Wat, Cambodia".

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The Kag in Kagbeni was once Ghag, meaning center and it is,  with the important Buddhist/Hindu pilgrimmage site Muktinath to the east and the town of Jomson to the south. The beni in Kagbeni means confluence of two rivers where the Kala Gandaki and Jhong Rivers meet is where the village sits.

It’s also the furthest north you can trek without a permit to the former Kingdom of Lo, the restricted Upper Mustang region. 

It’s an enriching experience just walking through the village admiring its’ almost 600 year old Buddhist monastery and observing everyday life. 

I wanted to get a deeper understanding of Kagbeni’s history and it’s ancient beliefs that still sculpt the life of the town today.  So I asked Dara Tsepten, the managing director of the YakDonald’s Hotel and restaurant and a native of Kagbeni to give me some background and context to the town’s most significant sites. 

It certainly explained this God’s appearance of being in a perpetual state of bliss and a village hungry for making babies.

Dara showed me the archway which contains two prayer wheels. 

We then visited Dara’s grandparents home. This mask  was once used by his grandfather for an almost forgotten village dance. Excerpts from "Ancient Gods, Ghosts, And Grains-Kagbeni, Nepal".

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The Kag in Kagbeni was once Ghag, meaning center and it is,  with the important Buddhist/Hindu pilgrimmage site Muktinath to the east and the town of Jomson to the south. The beni in Kagbeni means confluence of two rivers where the Kala Gandaki and Jhong Rivers meet is where the village sits.

It’s also the furthest north you can trek without a permit to the former Kingdom of Lo, the restricted Upper Mustang region. 

It’s an enriching experience just walking through the village admiring its’ almost 600 year old Buddhist monastery and observing everyday life. 

I wanted to get a deeper understanding of Kagbeni’s history and it’s ancient beliefs that still sculpt the life of the town today.  So I asked Dara Tsepten, the managing director of the YakDonald’s Hotel and restaurant and a native of Kagbeni to give me some background and context to the town’s most significant sites. 

It certainly explained this God’s appearance of being in a perpetual state of bliss and a village hungry for making babies.

Dara showed me the archway which contains two prayer wheels. 

We then visited Dara’s grandparents home. This mask  was once used by his grandfather for an almost forgotten village dance. Excerpts from "Ancient Gods, Ghosts, And Grains-Kagbeni, Nepal".

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Chiang Mai has also become an attractive base for digital nomads and entrepeneurs to live, with it's inexpensive lifestyle and up to date infrastructure.

The city is considered the cultural center of Northern Thailand. It's old town is filled with Buddhist temples and historic buildings.

On my most recent trip to the the capital of Chiang Mai Province I visited the Sunday Walking Market. Thousands of locals and travellers are drawn every week to the center of the old town for food, entertainment and a vast array of local handicrafts, clothing and other goods for sale.  I also paid an early morning visit to one of the town’s most significant Buddhist temples, Wat Chedi Luang where the monks can be see in their pray rituals everyday.

Wat Chedi Luang is in the historic center of Chiang Mai and is one of the most iconic images of the old town, with it’s chedi that was partly destroyed by an earthquake in the 16 century. An early morning visit is highly recommended to enjoy it’s naturally peaceful setting and to sit in the main newer temple while the monks conduct morning prayers.

Thanks so much for listening to the  Far East Adventure Travel  Audio Podcast. Don’t forget to check out the video version of the podcast on iTunes.  Follow me on TwitterPerriscope and Instagram and also watch for live streams on the Far East Adventure Travel Facebook page. You can find all of the links at fareastadventuretravel.com . Until next time this is John Saboe, safe travels and Namaste!

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Chiang Mai has also become an attractive base for digital nomads and entrepeneurs to live, with it's inexpensive lifestyle and up to date infrastructure.

The city is considered the cultural center of Northern Thailand. It's old town is filled with Buddhist temples and historic buildings.

On my most recent trip to the the capital of Chiang Mai Province I visited the Sunday Walking Market. Thousands of locals and travellers are drawn every week to the center of the old town for food, entertainment and a vast array of local handicrafts, clothing and other goods for sale.  I also paid an early morning visit to one of the town’s most significant Buddhist temples, Wat Chedi Luang where the monks can be see in their pray rituals everyday.

Wat Chedi Luang is in the historic center of Chiang Mai and is one of the most iconic images of the old town, with it’s chedi that was partly destroyed by an earthquake in the 16 century. An early morning visit is highly recommended to enjoy it’s naturally peaceful setting and to sit in the main newer temple while the monks conduct morning prayers.

Thanks so much for listening to the  Far East Adventure Travel  Audio Podcast. Don’t forget to check out the video version of the podcast on iTunes.  Follow me on TwitterPerriscope and Instagram and also watch for live streams on the Far East Adventure Travel Facebook page. You can find all of the links at fareastadventuretravel.com . Until next time this is John Saboe, safe travels and Namaste!

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Despite the elaborate fireworks displays, countless pao chengs, and international attention Yanshui District has never forgotten the reason for this festival. A desperate cry to the God, Gaun Di, or Gaun Gong, the God of War to save the region from the devasting plague that took many lives here  in the latter part of the 19th century. Temples and shrines are buzzing with followers praying throughout the two days of the celebration.

Initiation in the festival starts very young for many with introductions through sparklers and non-explosive fireworks. Playful beginnings. 

It’s tempting to just move from one beehive to another but the dark corners of streets and lanes  of Yanshui District seem to  tell so many stories, as intriguing as the open spaces that are taken over with the fire that lights up the sky. This festival is so intense that time spent walking around the trafficless streets in between the beehive bombs is a relief. The mystery that’s enhanced by what you can’t see is intensified by the traditional music playing and explosions in the distance.  But, it doesn’t last.

I find another smaller crowd down a lane that’s working little pao chengs, crate sized but still packed with power and energy to create a more intimate experience. No traffic controls needed for these little beehives. Carry the finished one away and bring another one out ready to go. Excerpts from "Gods, Rockets, And Warriors-Taiwan's Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival Part 3".

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Despite the elaborate fireworks displays, countless pao chengs, and international attention Yanshui District has never forgotten the reason for this festival. A desperate cry to the God, Gaun Di, or Gaun Gong, the God of War to save the region from the devasting plague that took many lives here  in the latter part of the 19th century. Temples and shrines are buzzing with followers praying throughout the two days of the celebration.

Initiation in the festival starts very young for many with introductions through sparklers and non-explosive fireworks. Playful beginnings. 

It’s tempting to just move from one beehive to another but the dark corners of streets and lanes  of Yanshui District seem to  tell so many stories, as intriguing as the open spaces that are taken over with the fire that lights up the sky. This festival is so intense that time spent walking around the trafficless streets in between the beehive bombs is a relief. The mystery that’s enhanced by what you can’t see is intensified by the traditional music playing and explosions in the distance.  But, it doesn’t last.

I find another smaller crowd down a lane that’s working little pao chengs, crate sized but still packed with power and energy to create a more intimate experience. No traffic controls needed for these little beehives. Carry the finished one away and bring another one out ready to go. Excerpts from "Gods, Rockets, And Warriors-Taiwan's Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival Part 3".

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And the cacophony of the beehive began with roaring tides of bottle rocket streaks  fired off in all directions. Exploding in mid air, sometimes right in front of my mask and tiny explosions at my feet.  The giant God overseeing it soon disappeared behind the thick cloud of pyrotechnics smoke. Most of the gatherers near the pao cheng were facing the opposite direction, an extra layer of canvas protecting their backs from the bruise inducing rockets. 

Almost everyone is performing a funny shuffle with their feet to prevent bottle rockets from exploding up their legs. It’s a nervous dance I found myself instinctively doing out of fear as well. The palanquin attendants  continued to shake the Gods for good chi. 

The final wave of rockets is super intense, emitting a glow behind the giant War God. Although I’m startled by the occasional rocket blowing up in front of my face or hitting me, the energy is intoxicating, the rush is addictive, I was loving the experience.

The final rockets launched are like guided missiles directed right at the crowd, the last bit of torture before the pao cheng is put to rest.

After the beehive was finished the crowd quickly  scattered into the streets to immediately search for more pao chengs.

It seemed that  every direction you look fireworks filled the sky in the distance.

With always chance of something going off right at your feet.

A few of the followers at the close-by temple began tossing strings of firecrackers onto the streets. Sometimes not even bothering to spread them out. Little piles of explosions littered in front of us. Excerpts from Gods, Rockets, And Warriors-Taiwan's Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival Part 2.

 

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And the cacophony of the beehive began with roaring tides of bottle rocket streaks  fired off in all directions. Exploding in mid air, sometimes right in front of my mask and tiny explosions at my feet.  The giant God overseeing it soon disappeared behind the thick cloud of pyrotechnics smoke. Most of the gatherers near the pao cheng were facing the opposite direction, an extra layer of canvas protecting their backs from the bruise inducing rockets. 

Almost everyone is performing a funny shuffle with their feet to prevent bottle rockets from exploding up their legs. It’s a nervous dance I found myself instinctively doing out of fear as well. The palanquin attendants  continued to shake the Gods for good chi. 

The final wave of rockets is super intense, emitting a glow behind the giant War God. Although I’m startled by the occasional rocket blowing up in front of my face or hitting me, the energy is intoxicating, the rush is addictive, I was loving the experience.

The final rockets launched are like guided missiles directed right at the crowd, the last bit of torture before the pao cheng is put to rest.

After the beehive was finished the crowd quickly  scattered into the streets to immediately search for more pao chengs.

It seemed that  every direction you look fireworks filled the sky in the distance.

With always chance of something going off right at your feet.

A few of the followers at the close-by temple began tossing strings of firecrackers onto the streets. Sometimes not even bothering to spread them out. Little piles of explosions littered in front of us. Excerpts from Gods, Rockets, And Warriors-Taiwan's Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival Part 2.

 

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It all started with a cholera epidemic in the late 19th century. Due to the underdeveloped state of medicine victims multiplied daily and the people of the district lived in fear. 

On the day of the Lantern Festival, 15 days after the 1st day of the Lunar New Year, town folk paraded Gaun Di, the God of War on a palanquin around the streets.  Firecrackers were lit until dawn. In one night the people of Yanshui rid their district of the plague and the festival has been carried on ever since.

I found my first Pao Cheng or artillery fortress with an impressive God statue, battle ready, and placed above the bottle rockets.  The larger pyrotechnics stacks on top of the walls you’ll see are usually ignited at the end of the bottle rocket blast as a finale.  Behind the God and first wall, more walls, thousands of bottle rockets that will be ignited as part of the first beehive of the night.

A little teaser before the first blast. Two Beehive festival goers wearing lots of protective gear are wrapped in firecrackers. Getting hit by a bottle rocket is considered good luck, this could be the ultimate New Year’s blessing.

Then the festival escort truck arrives followed by the Gods on their pallenquins carried by men armoured with heavy jackets, helmets, canvas and hundreds of meters of tape holding it all together. The air is already thick with smoke and now filled with nervous energy as everyone begins to crowd around the walls waiting for the first beehive to explode. Excerpts from Gods, Rockets, And Warriors-Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival.

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It all started with a cholera epidemic in the late 19th century. Due to the underdeveloped state of medicine victims multiplied daily and the people of the district lived in fear. 

On the day of the Lantern Festival, 15 days after the 1st day of the Lunar New Year, town folk paraded Gaun Di, the God of War on a palanquin around the streets.  Firecrackers were lit until dawn. In one night the people of Yanshui rid their district of the plague and the festival has been carried on ever since.

I found my first Pao Cheng or artillery fortress with an impressive God statue, battle ready, and placed above the bottle rockets.  The larger pyrotechnics stacks on top of the walls you’ll see are usually ignited at the end of the bottle rocket blast as a finale.  Behind the God and first wall, more walls, thousands of bottle rockets that will be ignited as part of the first beehive of the night.

A little teaser before the first blast. Two Beehive festival goers wearing lots of protective gear are wrapped in firecrackers. Getting hit by a bottle rocket is considered good luck, this could be the ultimate New Year’s blessing.

Then the festival escort truck arrives followed by the Gods on their pallenquins carried by men armoured with heavy jackets, helmets, canvas and hundreds of meters of tape holding it all together. The air is already thick with smoke and now filled with nervous energy as everyone begins to crowd around the walls waiting for the first beehive to explode. Excerpts from Gods, Rockets, And Warriors-Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival.

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Phnom Penh has had several terms throughout the centuries as the capital of Cambodia.  Depending on which king was in power the center of control shifted to various cities but became the permanent capital under King Norodom l’s reign from 1866, where the royal palace was built and is still located today. 

The monarchy operates in the same manner as the United Kingdom,  in Cambodia a king that reigns but does not rule. The current King of Cambodia Norodom Sihamoni reportedly spends most of his time living in France.

During the Vietnam war Cambodia was used as a base by the North Vietnamese and Vietcong. As a result many refugees fled from Vietnam swelling the population of Phnom Penh to somewhere between 2 and 3 million by 1975. When the Khmer Rouge gained control of the country in 1975 and began their genocide of the population they forcibly evacuated the city with only officials of the party and army remaining. When the Vietnamese drove the Khmer Rouge out of Phnom Penh and power in 1979 people slowly returned to the city. 

Riverside is a wonderful place to visit in the mornings when the streets are busy but the crowds are absent from the boardwalk. In the evening a stroll here before sunset is great way to segue the night into a happy hour visit to a bar overlooking the Mekong like the famous Foreign Correspondent’s Club. Excerpts from Tears And Joy-"Pearl Of Asia"-Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

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Phnom Penh has had several terms throughout the centuries as the capital of Cambodia.  Depending on which king was in power the center of control shifted to various cities but became the permanent capital under King Norodom l’s reign from 1866, where the royal palace was built and is still located today. 

The monarchy operates in the same manner as the United Kingdom,  in Cambodia a king that reigns but does not rule. The current King of Cambodia Norodom Sihamoni reportedly spends most of his time living in France.

During the Vietnam war Cambodia was used as a base by the North Vietnamese and Vietcong. As a result many refugees fled from Vietnam swelling the population of Phnom Penh to somewhere between 2 and 3 million by 1975. When the Khmer Rouge gained control of the country in 1975 and began their genocide of the population they forcibly evacuated the city with only officials of the party and army remaining. When the Vietnamese drove the Khmer Rouge out of Phnom Penh and power in 1979 people slowly returned to the city. 

Riverside is a wonderful place to visit in the mornings when the streets are busy but the crowds are absent from the boardwalk. In the evening a stroll here before sunset is great way to segue the night into a happy hour visit to a bar overlooking the Mekong like the famous Foreign Correspondent’s Club. Excerpts from Tears And Joy-"Pearl Of Asia"-Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

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Syrian Orthodoxy originally made up the Christian community before Europeans  arrived in the 15th century. Historically Cochin had a large Jewish community arriving here as early as 7th century BC with spice traders. Hindus still make up the largest portion of the population. After Christians,  Muslims are the third biggest group in Cochin, many living in  Matancherry township.

With the diverse mix of beliefs, spirituality and cultures Cochin is also known as a very tolerant community with harmony like nowhere else in India.

Fort Kochi was a simple fishing village before the Portuguese were handed over control in 1503. It was named after the fort built by the Portuguese later to be destroyed by the Dutch who in 1683 captured the territory. Today the town is literally a history book of architecture. A mix of Dutch, Portuguese and British buildings make this one of the most unique communities in India.

Matancherry right next door to Fort Cochin is a tourist center for the curious interested in visiting historic Jew Town. Antique and rug shops line the streets but you can still find atmospheric lanes with a rich history of spice trade. It was here that the first trade link for pepper and tumeric was established. 

Music Contribution by Deep Singh and Ikhlaq Hussain Khan (http://www.ragasitar.com/)

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Syrian Orthodoxy originally made up the Christian community before Europeans  arrived in the 15th century. Historically Cochin had a large Jewish community arriving here as early as 7th century BC with spice traders. Hindus still make up the largest portion of the population. After Christians,  Muslims are the third biggest group in Cochin, many living in  Matancherry township.

With the diverse mix of beliefs, spirituality and cultures Cochin is also known as a very tolerant community with harmony like nowhere else in India.

Fort Kochi was a simple fishing village before the Portuguese were handed over control in 1503. It was named after the fort built by the Portuguese later to be destroyed by the Dutch who in 1683 captured the territory. Today the town is literally a history book of architecture. A mix of Dutch, Portuguese and British buildings make this one of the most unique communities in India.

Matancherry right next door to Fort Cochin is a tourist center for the curious interested in visiting historic Jew Town. Antique and rug shops line the streets but you can still find atmospheric lanes with a rich history of spice trade. It was here that the first trade link for pepper and tumeric was established. 

Music Contribution by Deep Singh and Ikhlaq Hussain Khan (http://www.ragasitar.com/)

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Martin Zinggl is an Austrian born journalist, photographer, writer and documentary film maker who for the last 8 months has been living in Nepal. He has just finished writing a book for Picus publishing,  http://www.picus.at/,  with an initial German language release about his many experiences while staying in the country. 

While living in Nepal Martin visited one of the busiest leprosy clinics in the world, The Lalgadh Leprosy Hospital. The story of Lalgadh is featured in latest book and can also be seen at: http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/inpictures/2016/02/nepal-busiest-leprosy-hospital-160217072352121.html.

Martin also visited Chitwan National Park in Southern Nepal where he covered the annual World Elephant Polo Championship. You can see his story at: http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/inpictures/2015/12/sport-fun-charity-elephant-polo-151216080444631.html

I spoke with Martin about the current situation for locals and travellers.

Martin Zinggl’s website(German): https://kimsunsil.wordpress.com/

Martin Zinggl on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/momo.tuvalu

 

 

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Martin Zinggl is an Austrian born journalist, photographer, writer and documentary film maker who for the last 8 months has been living in Nepal. He has just finished writing a book for Picus publishing,  http://www.picus.at/,  with an initial German language release about his many experiences while staying in the country. 

While living in Nepal Martin visited one of the busiest leprosy clinics in the world, The Lalgadh Leprosy Hospital. The story of Lalgadh is featured in latest book and can also be seen at: http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/inpictures/2016/02/nepal-busiest-leprosy-hospital-160217072352121.html.

Martin also visited Chitwan National Park in Southern Nepal where he covered the annual World Elephant Polo Championship. You can see his story at: http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/inpictures/2015/12/sport-fun-charity-elephant-polo-151216080444631.html

I spoke with Martin about the current situation for locals and travellers.

Martin Zinggl’s website(German): https://kimsunsil.wordpress.com/

Martin Zinggl on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/momo.tuvalu

 

 

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While walking around the streets of Thamel and the rest of Kathmandu you'll notice many people, especially women, are dressed  in their best outfits, many purchased to celebrate this special night.

Thamel, the tourist section of town is one of the best places to hangout and watch the festivities. With the highest concentrations of shops, restaurants and businesses it’s one of the liveliest parts of Kathmandu during the festival with impromptu dancing, singing and traditional gatherings.

India's version of the Hindu Festival of Lights, Diwali, will seem like a much more robust celebration with a multitude of fireworks lighting the sky and echoing through the streets, and elaborate light and sign displays in front of jewellry shops,  especially in places like Jaipur. 

I enjoy both celebrations but I have an iffinity for the charm of Tihar, with the emphasis on dancing and  singing in the streets and the more earthy candle lit alleys of Thamel and Kathmandu.

In this episode of Far East Adventure Travel Podcast, highlights from the latest Tihar Festival in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/fareastadventuretravel/2016/03/12/celebrating-nepals-rich-and-colorful-festival-of-lights-tiharSat, 12 Mar 2016 02:00:00 +0000John SaboeTihar is one of my favorite festivals to see in Nepal. Each day of the festival either an animal, a Goddess or a brother/sister relationship are honored. The biggest night, Lakshmi Puja, is the most important night of the festival when houses and...
While walking around the streets of Thamel and the rest of Kathmandu you'll notice many people, especially women, are dressed  in their best outfits, many purchased to celebrate this special night.

Thamel, the tourist section of town is one of the best places to hangout and watch the festivities. With the highest concentrations of shops, restaurants and businesses it’s one of the liveliest parts of Kathmandu during the festival with impromptu dancing, singing and traditional gatherings.

India's version of the Hindu Festival of Lights, Diwali, will seem like a much more robust celebration with a multitude of fireworks lighting the sky and echoing through the streets, and elaborate light and sign displays in front of jewellry shops,  especially in places like Jaipur. 

I enjoy both celebrations but I have an iffinity for the charm of Tihar, with the emphasis on dancing and  singing in the streets and the more earthy candle lit alleys of Thamel and Kathmandu.

In this episode of Far East Adventure Travel Podcast, highlights from the latest Tihar Festival in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>586diwali,festivals,kathmandu,nepal,nepalifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tokyo-japan-electric-town-shinto-weddings-the-scramble-eclectic-neighborhoods--14652858
It’s called shitamachi, the old town ambience of Tokyo’s past that has survived and in fact flourishes today in the Yanaka neighborhood, within walking distance of Tokyo’s expansive Ueno Park. You’ll find streets and alleys lined with old style merchant housing. Typically a shop on the ground floor with a living space above. 

This neighborhood was virtually unaffected by World War ll bombings and the devastating earthquake of 1923 so unlike many places in Tokyo, some buildings here date back hundreds of years.   

Yanaka is included in a trio of neighborhoods called Yanesen, Yanaka, Nezu and Sendagi.It was developed as a temple town during the Edo Period from 1603-1867. People from all over Edo, the former name of Tokyo, would visit Yanaka for sightseeing and worship. If you’re interested in visiting inside the temples arrive well before the closing time of 5pm. There’s also a traditional cemetery where the remains  of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the last shogun of Japan lay.

Don’t be surprised if you bump into a few wild cats on your stroll through the neighorhood. Yanaka is famous for it’s population of  stray cats and there are signs of this pride all over with cat cafes, souvenirs and feline references everywhere you look.

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It’s called shitamachi, the old town ambience of Tokyo’s past that has survived and in fact flourishes today in the Yanaka neighborhood, within walking distance of Tokyo’s expansive Ueno Park. You’ll find streets and alleys lined with old style merchant housing. Typically a shop on the ground floor with a living space above. 

This neighborhood was virtually unaffected by World War ll bombings and the devastating earthquake of 1923 so unlike many places in Tokyo, some buildings here date back hundreds of years.   

Yanaka is included in a trio of neighborhoods called Yanesen, Yanaka, Nezu and Sendagi.It was developed as a temple town during the Edo Period from 1603-1867. People from all over Edo, the former name of Tokyo, would visit Yanaka for sightseeing and worship. If you’re interested in visiting inside the temples arrive well before the closing time of 5pm. There’s also a traditional cemetery where the remains  of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the last shogun of Japan lay.

Don’t be surprised if you bump into a few wild cats on your stroll through the neighorhood. Yanaka is famous for it’s population of  stray cats and there are signs of this pride all over with cat cafes, souvenirs and feline references everywhere you look.

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Unlike Tokyo, Kyoto was spared from heavy bombings by U.S. Forces during WW ll with many  shrines and temples of the city pre-dating this era. Arashiyama

To get some expert advice on how best to spend your time and get the most out of your stay in the city I spoke with Niall Gibson expert guide, travel planner and managing director  of kyotofun.com and myjapanadventure.com. from his home Kyoto. 

Arashiyama is located on the western outskirts of Kyoto. It’s filled with Buddhist Temples, shrines and the world-famous Bamboo Grove. When’s the best time to visit? What other sites and experiences are possible in Arashiyama?

A visit to Gion, the traditional neighborhood of Kyoto is always high on most everyone’s list as it’s one of the best places to spot real Geishas, or Geikos, (Kyoto), or Geikos in training, Maikos.  But how do you tell the difference between a real Geiko and a tourist in a kimono on a cultural experience tour?

Join me for answers to these questions from my guest Niall Gibson, in this episode of Far East Adventure Travel.

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Unlike Tokyo, Kyoto was spared from heavy bombings by U.S. Forces during WW ll with many  shrines and temples of the city pre-dating this era. Arashiyama

To get some expert advice on how best to spend your time and get the most out of your stay in the city I spoke with Niall Gibson expert guide, travel planner and managing director  of kyotofun.com and myjapanadventure.com. from his home Kyoto. 

Arashiyama is located on the western outskirts of Kyoto. It’s filled with Buddhist Temples, shrines and the world-famous Bamboo Grove. When’s the best time to visit? What other sites and experiences are possible in Arashiyama?

A visit to Gion, the traditional neighborhood of Kyoto is always high on most everyone’s list as it’s one of the best places to spot real Geishas, or Geikos, (Kyoto), or Geikos in training, Maikos.  But how do you tell the difference between a real Geiko and a tourist in a kimono on a cultural experience tour?

Join me for answers to these questions from my guest Niall Gibson, in this episode of Far East Adventure Travel.

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Even if your visit is outside of a festival time you will be enchanted by one of the most beautifully preserved towns in Indochina full of French colonial architecture. An ample selection of cafes to spend a carefree afternoon in and a huge selection of restaurants from inexpensive buffets to multi-course dinners.  In my opinion it’s one of the best buys for fine dining in all of Southeast Asia.

One of the best places to start your exploration of the town is a walk up the 355 stairs of the highest hill in Luang Prabang, Mount Phou Si,  to the Buddhist temple Wat Chom Si. Here you can see the whole town and the peninsula it sits on between the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers.

There are a few approaches to the top but I chose to start from the staircase across from the Royal Palace Museum exiting on the other side to see Wat Tham Phou si.

Sunset is a popular viewing time so if you don't like the crowds, and it's a tight squeeze at the top,  try a walk in the morning. 

Phousi translates to sacred hill and is considered the spiritual center of the town. It's believed that the hill was once the home of a powerful naga serpent deity, lending more spiritual significance to the site. 

Another legendary story of Phousi was that at one time there was a deep pit on the hill  that lead to the center of the earth. Excerpts from "Luang Prabang, Laos-Drowning in Buddhism And Laos New Year".

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Even if your visit is outside of a festival time you will be enchanted by one of the most beautifully preserved towns in Indochina full of French colonial architecture. An ample selection of cafes to spend a carefree afternoon in and a huge selection of restaurants from inexpensive buffets to multi-course dinners.  In my opinion it’s one of the best buys for fine dining in all of Southeast Asia.

One of the best places to start your exploration of the town is a walk up the 355 stairs of the highest hill in Luang Prabang, Mount Phou Si,  to the Buddhist temple Wat Chom Si. Here you can see the whole town and the peninsula it sits on between the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers.

There are a few approaches to the top but I chose to start from the staircase across from the Royal Palace Museum exiting on the other side to see Wat Tham Phou si.

Sunset is a popular viewing time so if you don't like the crowds, and it's a tight squeeze at the top,  try a walk in the morning. 

Phousi translates to sacred hill and is considered the spiritual center of the town. It's believed that the hill was once the home of a powerful naga serpent deity, lending more spiritual significance to the site. 

Another legendary story of Phousi was that at one time there was a deep pit on the hill  that lead to the center of the earth. Excerpts from "Luang Prabang, Laos-Drowning in Buddhism And Laos New Year".

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Tibet is one of the most fascinating destinations in the world. It’s average elevation is 4900 meters or 16,000 feet making it the highest region on the planet and the reason why it’s called the roof of the world. 

The Tibet Autonomous Region is apart of the People’s Republic of China and there are several restrictions that apply when traveling there. All travel through Tibet must be booked through a tour company and special permits are required. You must also obtain a visa to travel in China before permits can be applied for on your behalf.

For insights into cultural sensitivies and advice on what sights to include on a trip to the region I recently spoke with Norbu La, owner of Adventures in Tibet travel and tour company from his home in Lhasa Tibet. 

From the starting place for most visiting Tibet, Lhasa, there are many sites to see including The Potala Palace, Sera Monastery as well as one of the most important Buddhist Temples in the world, the Johkang.

Mt. Everest is also an option for many especially those who aren't interested in trekking as it's possible to drive all the way to the base camp on the Tibet, China side of the the highest mountain in the world. Here you'll be able to see the mountain's beautiful north face, most agree the best view of Everest.

If you have time Mt. Kailash as well as Namsto Lake are great options for a journey to Tibet.

Mt. Kailash is a center for worship of four religions, Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Bonn. A kora, a circumambulation of the mountain, normally a 3 day trek is said to wipe out the sins of a lifetime.

You can contact Norbu La for more information on tours of Tibet by visiting his website: http://www.adventuresintibet.com 

 

 

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Tibet is one of the most fascinating destinations in the world. It’s average elevation is 4900 meters or 16,000 feet making it the highest region on the planet and the reason why it’s called the roof of the world. 

The Tibet Autonomous Region is apart of the People’s Republic of China and there are several restrictions that apply when traveling there. All travel through Tibet must be booked through a tour company and special permits are required. You must also obtain a visa to travel in China before permits can be applied for on your behalf.

For insights into cultural sensitivies and advice on what sights to include on a trip to the region I recently spoke with Norbu La, owner of Adventures in Tibet travel and tour company from his home in Lhasa Tibet. 

From the starting place for most visiting Tibet, Lhasa, there are many sites to see including The Potala Palace, Sera Monastery as well as one of the most important Buddhist Temples in the world, the Johkang.

Mt. Everest is also an option for many especially those who aren't interested in trekking as it's possible to drive all the way to the base camp on the Tibet, China side of the the highest mountain in the world. Here you'll be able to see the mountain's beautiful north face, most agree the best view of Everest.

If you have time Mt. Kailash as well as Namsto Lake are great options for a journey to Tibet.

Mt. Kailash is a center for worship of four religions, Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Bonn. A kora, a circumambulation of the mountain, normally a 3 day trek is said to wipe out the sins of a lifetime.

You can contact Norbu La for more information on tours of Tibet by visiting his website: http://www.adventuresintibet.com 

 

 

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The Nakamise-dori is the street on approach to the temple that houses many shops. It was started in the early 18th century when locals were given permission to set up their own stores and sell goods.  In 1923 the Great Kanto earthquake destroyed many of the buildings. It was reconstructed then subsequently destroyed again during the bombings of WWll. It was rebuilt again after the war as a symbol of peace and rebirth to the Japanese people.

The Hozomon or Treasure House Gate marks the entrance to the temple area. There are three large lanterns with the chochin, the largest one that hangs in the center of the gate. On either side two Nio statues, warriors that stand on guard to the temple.

More from Tokyo’s Senso ji Temple but first check out what you can expect to get in a typical sized Japanese business style single hotel room .

The Hondo or main hall of Senso ji, dedicated to the Kannon, or Goddess of mercy, Guanyin. It is said that two fisherman caught a statue of the Kannon, or Guanyin in 628 that started the worship of the deity in Asakusa. Now’s that’s an extreme fishing story. The Buddhist priest who in 645 established the first temple on this site fulfilled his dream of never allowing  the deity to be seen by humans, still followed to this day. 

Worshippers toss coins, clap their hands and bow as they pray to Guanyin. Excerpts from "Experiencing Tokyo's Top Attraction-Senso ji Temple, Asakusa".

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The Nakamise-dori is the street on approach to the temple that houses many shops. It was started in the early 18th century when locals were given permission to set up their own stores and sell goods.  In 1923 the Great Kanto earthquake destroyed many of the buildings. It was reconstructed then subsequently destroyed again during the bombings of WWll. It was rebuilt again after the war as a symbol of peace and rebirth to the Japanese people.

The Hozomon or Treasure House Gate marks the entrance to the temple area. There are three large lanterns with the chochin, the largest one that hangs in the center of the gate. On either side two Nio statues, warriors that stand on guard to the temple.

More from Tokyo’s Senso ji Temple but first check out what you can expect to get in a typical sized Japanese business style single hotel room .

The Hondo or main hall of Senso ji, dedicated to the Kannon, or Goddess of mercy, Guanyin. It is said that two fisherman caught a statue of the Kannon, or Guanyin in 628 that started the worship of the deity in Asakusa. Now’s that’s an extreme fishing story. The Buddhist priest who in 645 established the first temple on this site fulfilled his dream of never allowing  the deity to be seen by humans, still followed to this day. 

Worshippers toss coins, clap their hands and bow as they pray to Guanyin. Excerpts from "Experiencing Tokyo's Top Attraction-Senso ji Temple, Asakusa".

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In this podcast we will make 3 stops on Taipei’s MRT Red Line. First from Main Station we’ll head for Yuanshan stop and the Dalongdong neighborhood, next a ride all the way to the end of the line at Xiangshan for a hike up Elephant Mountain, then back to finish off the afternoon at Liberty Square and the final Honor guard of the day at Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall.

Yuanshan is the first elevated stop on the red line that finishes in the riverside village of Danshui. All stops before Yuanshan are underground.

This is the old Dalongdong neighborhood with many historic buildings and quiet lanes to explore. Our destination here is the Confucious Temple and the Bao An Temple. Like most sites in Taipei there are English signs everywhere leading you in the right direction whether you look up or down.

Confucius was a Chinese teacher, philosopher, editor and politician born in 551 B.C. Confucius was a champion of strong family loyalty, respect of ancestors, and respect of elders by their children among other things. 

Confuciunism is said to have played a big role in the successful economies of the 4 Asian Tigers. Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan all have had educational programs that taught the values of Confucius-hard work, respect, loyalty, and respect towards authority figures. Excerpts from "Taipei, Taiwan's Top Sites In One Day, On  One MRT Line".

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/fareastadventuretravel/2016/02/27/taipei-taiwans-convenient-top-sites-one-day-one-mrt-lineSat, 27 Feb 2016 15:00:00 +0000John SaboeTaipei’s MRT System is super efficient and very easy to get around on with all stops and information in English. If you’re staying in Taipei for more than a day make sure you get an Easy Card pass from the vending machines at all stops or pick-up a 1,...
In this podcast we will make 3 stops on Taipei’s MRT Red Line. First from Main Station we’ll head for Yuanshan stop and the Dalongdong neighborhood, next a ride all the way to the end of the line at Xiangshan for a hike up Elephant Mountain, then back to finish off the afternoon at Liberty Square and the final Honor guard of the day at Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall.

Yuanshan is the first elevated stop on the red line that finishes in the riverside village of Danshui. All stops before Yuanshan are underground.

This is the old Dalongdong neighborhood with many historic buildings and quiet lanes to explore. Our destination here is the Confucious Temple and the Bao An Temple. Like most sites in Taipei there are English signs everywhere leading you in the right direction whether you look up or down.

Confucius was a Chinese teacher, philosopher, editor and politician born in 551 B.C. Confucius was a champion of strong family loyalty, respect of ancestors, and respect of elders by their children among other things. 

Confuciunism is said to have played a big role in the successful economies of the 4 Asian Tigers. Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan all have had educational programs that taught the values of Confucius-hard work, respect, loyalty, and respect towards authority figures. Excerpts from "Taipei, Taiwan's Top Sites In One Day, On  One MRT Line".

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Gokyo is reached by walking the same trail towards EBC, following a two night stay in Namche Bazaar for rest and mostly acclimatization. 

It’s not long out of Namche before you take the turn for Gokyo at Sanasa.

It feels like you’ve left a freeway for a country road especially if you do this in October.  The trails are quieter, the views, are absolutely spectacular and it feels a little more relaxed and almost  subdued, compared with the main path to Everest Base Camp.  

The views of Everest, Lhotse, and Aba Dablam, on the busy trails just before the path that leads to The Gokyo Valley.

Right away you’ll notice the big groups marching up to EBC on a tight itinerary are missing. The yak and horse traffic that moves with them drops off as well, allowing for more time to take in the views. It’s a relief not worrying  that a yak is going to take you off the trail with one swipe of it’s head and horns. 

The first settlement or stop is Mong La.  Mong La affords you one of the best views of Aba Dablam, many agree one of the most beautiful peaks in the Khumbu Valley.

The trail then takes you through mixed forest and rhododendron, and a chance at spotting wildlife. Like blue sheep maybe or a lone musk deer. Excerpts from "Massive Views, Turquoise Lakes-Trekking Nepal's Shangri La-The Gokyo Valley".

 

 

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Gokyo is reached by walking the same trail towards EBC, following a two night stay in Namche Bazaar for rest and mostly acclimatization. 

It’s not long out of Namche before you take the turn for Gokyo at Sanasa.

It feels like you’ve left a freeway for a country road especially if you do this in October.  The trails are quieter, the views, are absolutely spectacular and it feels a little more relaxed and almost  subdued, compared with the main path to Everest Base Camp.  

The views of Everest, Lhotse, and Aba Dablam, on the busy trails just before the path that leads to The Gokyo Valley.

Right away you’ll notice the big groups marching up to EBC on a tight itinerary are missing. The yak and horse traffic that moves with them drops off as well, allowing for more time to take in the views. It’s a relief not worrying  that a yak is going to take you off the trail with one swipe of it’s head and horns. 

The first settlement or stop is Mong La.  Mong La affords you one of the best views of Aba Dablam, many agree one of the most beautiful peaks in the Khumbu Valley.

The trail then takes you through mixed forest and rhododendron, and a chance at spotting wildlife. Like blue sheep maybe or a lone musk deer. Excerpts from "Massive Views, Turquoise Lakes-Trekking Nepal's Shangri La-The Gokyo Valley".

 

 

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The lucky few? 120 to be exact. Some of the guidebooks and online blogs say to get to the information office at  Tsukiji markets Kachidoki Bridge gate entrance by 4am. Well things have changed and now I wouldn’t recommend arriving any later than 3:30 to get a spot, I got there at 3:35 and I was one of the last few admitted.

Once in you’re given a map with instructions on conduct in the market and a colored vest to wear identifying you as a guest of one of two groups of 60. I was in the blue vest group, the last to visit the tuna auction that morning.

The room is divided into two for each group. The first is led into the auction area at 5:25 and is allowed to watch for 25 minutes. My team, the blue group goes in last at 5:50. OK, now the wait. For the blue team, almost 2 hours! Bring something to read or listen to because there’s not much to look at in this room.

The green team gets the signal to move to the auction area and my team is less than 30 minutes away from our visit. 

The blue fin tuna is the star of Tsukiji but it’s only one of over 400 species of fish and seafood including seaweed, expensive caviar and controversial whale species sold at the market. Almost 3000 tons of seafood is processed everyday-making Tsukiji the largest fish market in the world. 

Finally after being in this holding tank for almost 2 hours we were escorted by Tokyo Metropolitan Government security to the auction room. Excerpts from "Ticket To The World's Most Expensive Fish Auction-Tsukiji Market, Tokyo".

 

 

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The lucky few? 120 to be exact. Some of the guidebooks and online blogs say to get to the information office at  Tsukiji markets Kachidoki Bridge gate entrance by 4am. Well things have changed and now I wouldn’t recommend arriving any later than 3:30 to get a spot, I got there at 3:35 and I was one of the last few admitted.

Once in you’re given a map with instructions on conduct in the market and a colored vest to wear identifying you as a guest of one of two groups of 60. I was in the blue vest group, the last to visit the tuna auction that morning.

The room is divided into two for each group. The first is led into the auction area at 5:25 and is allowed to watch for 25 minutes. My team, the blue group goes in last at 5:50. OK, now the wait. For the blue team, almost 2 hours! Bring something to read or listen to because there’s not much to look at in this room.

The green team gets the signal to move to the auction area and my team is less than 30 minutes away from our visit. 

The blue fin tuna is the star of Tsukiji but it’s only one of over 400 species of fish and seafood including seaweed, expensive caviar and controversial whale species sold at the market. Almost 3000 tons of seafood is processed everyday-making Tsukiji the largest fish market in the world. 

Finally after being in this holding tank for almost 2 hours we were escorted by Tokyo Metropolitan Government security to the auction room. Excerpts from "Ticket To The World's Most Expensive Fish Auction-Tsukiji Market, Tokyo".

 

 

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From Siem Reap it’s approximately 15km to the lake, about 20 minutes or more by tuk tuk. It all depends on the time of year. If it’s the wet season, it’s long and sometimes the routes are restricted or just unbearable to drive. I’m here in the dry season so it’s not so bad, until you hit the dirts roads, then it’s bumpy. My driver Davin has a tough go with dodging the dips in the road and constantly checks to make sure his bike is OK.

Chong Kneas is one of the most famous floating villages of the area and is close to the boat ride that takes you to Battambang. I’ve decided to travel to another village Kampong Phluk instead. It’s a little more out of the way at about 40km from Siem Reap but less touristy, although there still is an air of commercialism with floating restaurants and dugout boat rides through forests of sunken trees. I  also left Siem Reap early in the morning so as to avoid bumping into the large groups that still manage to make it out this way.

Tonle Sap Lake is quite small during the dry season from November to May with a 1 meter depth throughout  the lake and an area covering 2700 square kilometers. When water is pushed up the Mekong River where it  converges with  the Tonle sap  at Phnom Phen the lake increases in size to 16,000 square kilometers with a depth of nine meters. The expansion results in a perfect breeding ground for fish. It’s at this time of year that fishing is banned so as to allow for an abundant season. Excerpts from "Rising Waters-Life On Kampong Phluk Stilt Village, Cambodia".

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/fareastadventuretravel/2016/02/22/rising-waters-life-on-kampong-phluk-stilt-village-cambodiaMon, 22 Feb 2016 22:30:00 +0000John SaboeThe Tonle Sap is the largest fresh water lake in all of South East Asia and provides more than half of the fish consumed in Cambodia.  Many floating villages, and communities made up of  houses raised on giant stilts depend on the resources of the...
From Siem Reap it’s approximately 15km to the lake, about 20 minutes or more by tuk tuk. It all depends on the time of year. If it’s the wet season, it’s long and sometimes the routes are restricted or just unbearable to drive. I’m here in the dry season so it’s not so bad, until you hit the dirts roads, then it’s bumpy. My driver Davin has a tough go with dodging the dips in the road and constantly checks to make sure his bike is OK.

Chong Kneas is one of the most famous floating villages of the area and is close to the boat ride that takes you to Battambang. I’ve decided to travel to another village Kampong Phluk instead. It’s a little more out of the way at about 40km from Siem Reap but less touristy, although there still is an air of commercialism with floating restaurants and dugout boat rides through forests of sunken trees. I  also left Siem Reap early in the morning so as to avoid bumping into the large groups that still manage to make it out this way.

Tonle Sap Lake is quite small during the dry season from November to May with a 1 meter depth throughout  the lake and an area covering 2700 square kilometers. When water is pushed up the Mekong River where it  converges with  the Tonle sap  at Phnom Phen the lake increases in size to 16,000 square kilometers with a depth of nine meters. The expansion results in a perfect breeding ground for fish. It’s at this time of year that fishing is banned so as to allow for an abundant season. Excerpts from "Rising Waters-Life On Kampong Phluk Stilt Village, Cambodia".

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I picked up the KTM Comuter train at KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur which can be reached via the Kelana Jaya line if you’re staying near KLCC.

In less than 30 minutes the giant limestone outcrop was in view. 

Leaving the train station you are immediately surrounded by Hindu shrines and temples including this giant statue of Hanuman, the Monkey God.

The Batu Caves gets it’s name from the Sangai Batu, the nearby Batu River, and it is also the tenth, Pattu in the Tamil language, limestone of Ampang Malaysia.

The Batu Caves are one of the most popular Hindu Shrines outside of India. Dedicated to Lord Murugan, God of war. He is the son of the Hindu dieties Shiva and Parvati. 

The Murugan statue is the largest statue of a Hindu deity in Malaysia and the second tallest in the world coming second to the Kailashnath Mahadev Statue in Nepal.

This is the site of the annual Thaipusam Festival which draws over 1.5 million people every year to honor Lord Murugan. Devotees among other things carry containers of milk as an offering to Murugan.

The first steps to the cave were built in 1920 made of wood, since then have been replaced by 272 concrete steps. There are several caves throughout the site but the Temple Cave or Catherdral Cave, which I was climbing up to is the most well-known and visited. 

Another reason to keeps things inside your bag or backpack  on your way up. This guy eventually got back his little pack minus a couple of things.  Excerpts from "Nature's Hindu Temple Offering-The Batu Caves, Malaysia".

 

 

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I picked up the KTM Comuter train at KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur which can be reached via the Kelana Jaya line if you’re staying near KLCC.

In less than 30 minutes the giant limestone outcrop was in view. 

Leaving the train station you are immediately surrounded by Hindu shrines and temples including this giant statue of Hanuman, the Monkey God.

The Batu Caves gets it’s name from the Sangai Batu, the nearby Batu River, and it is also the tenth, Pattu in the Tamil language, limestone of Ampang Malaysia.

The Batu Caves are one of the most popular Hindu Shrines outside of India. Dedicated to Lord Murugan, God of war. He is the son of the Hindu dieties Shiva and Parvati. 

The Murugan statue is the largest statue of a Hindu deity in Malaysia and the second tallest in the world coming second to the Kailashnath Mahadev Statue in Nepal.

This is the site of the annual Thaipusam Festival which draws over 1.5 million people every year to honor Lord Murugan. Devotees among other things carry containers of milk as an offering to Murugan.

The first steps to the cave were built in 1920 made of wood, since then have been replaced by 272 concrete steps. There are several caves throughout the site but the Temple Cave or Catherdral Cave, which I was climbing up to is the most well-known and visited. 

Another reason to keeps things inside your bag or backpack  on your way up. This guy eventually got back his little pack minus a couple of things.  Excerpts from "Nature's Hindu Temple Offering-The Batu Caves, Malaysia".

 

 

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Down by the river some men let me look in on their Buddhist puja, a prayer ceremony to celebrate the past year’s many blessings and good fortune.

Right beside them the local ladies that offer boat rides were working tourists for fares. You may think it’s a little touristy but it’s a great way to experience Hoi An from a different perspective and to appreciate the Thu Bon river still very much a regular place for transit. Hoi An was once one of the busiest ports and Vietnam’s most important trade center in the 16 and 17th centuries.

Had the river not silted up in the late 19th century making it impossible for large ships to dock Hoi An would be a very different place today. What was left behind was the legacy of a rich trade center and port with money that was spent on mansions, merchant houses and temples with varying but complimentary styles of architecture. Meanwhile back at the market.

And the ingredients  are either super fresh or still alive!

There are so many wonderful dishes to try in Hoi An, amazing salads featuring herbs, seafood and chilies, the local specialty white rose, a delicate wonton filled with prawns, this is a paradise for people who love and appreciate great food. Excerpts from "

 

 

 

 

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Down by the river some men let me look in on their Buddhist puja, a prayer ceremony to celebrate the past year’s many blessings and good fortune.

Right beside them the local ladies that offer boat rides were working tourists for fares. You may think it’s a little touristy but it’s a great way to experience Hoi An from a different perspective and to appreciate the Thu Bon river still very much a regular place for transit. Hoi An was once one of the busiest ports and Vietnam’s most important trade center in the 16 and 17th centuries.

Had the river not silted up in the late 19th century making it impossible for large ships to dock Hoi An would be a very different place today. What was left behind was the legacy of a rich trade center and port with money that was spent on mansions, merchant houses and temples with varying but complimentary styles of architecture. Meanwhile back at the market.

And the ingredients  are either super fresh or still alive!

There are so many wonderful dishes to try in Hoi An, amazing salads featuring herbs, seafood and chilies, the local specialty white rose, a delicate wonton filled with prawns, this is a paradise for people who love and appreciate great food. Excerpts from "

 

 

 

 

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It is also called the Monkey Temple because holy monkeys live here. Why are they considered holy? It is said that Manjushri the bodhisattva of wisdom and learned raised the hill that Swayambunath sits on. When he let his hair grow long, lice grew eventually transforming into monkeys.

This is a virtual walk in real time up the 365 stairs that lead to the platform of Swayambunath. 

Much of the inspiration of the temple comes from Newar Buddhism. The Newars are the indigenous people of the Kathmandu Valley. 

The Monkey Temple is an important site for many followers of other Buddhist schools and is also a place of worship for Hindus. It is one of the oldest religious sites in Nepal with evidence suggesting work began on a temple here in the 5th century.

My favorite time to come is at sunrise. It’s also a popular fitness site for locals. The time it takes to reach the top can take anywhere from  5 to 15 minutes depending on your physical fitness level. Some days you will see police or Nepali army training here.

This was the largest group of monkeys I’d ever seen at one time on the stairs in the 5 years I’ve been visiting Swayambunath. They will usually leave you alone as long as you’re not carrying food they can see, as with most monkeys that share habitat with humans.

The Tibetan name for this site means “Sublime Trees” for the various trees found on the hill.

The Monkey Temple can also be accessed from a car road from the south leading to the southwest entrance. "Excerpts from Sacred Monkeys, Buddhist Pilgrims-Kathmandu's Swayambunath-The Monkey Temple".

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It is also called the Monkey Temple because holy monkeys live here. Why are they considered holy? It is said that Manjushri the bodhisattva of wisdom and learned raised the hill that Swayambunath sits on. When he let his hair grow long, lice grew eventually transforming into monkeys.

This is a virtual walk in real time up the 365 stairs that lead to the platform of Swayambunath. 

Much of the inspiration of the temple comes from Newar Buddhism. The Newars are the indigenous people of the Kathmandu Valley. 

The Monkey Temple is an important site for many followers of other Buddhist schools and is also a place of worship for Hindus. It is one of the oldest religious sites in Nepal with evidence suggesting work began on a temple here in the 5th century.

My favorite time to come is at sunrise. It’s also a popular fitness site for locals. The time it takes to reach the top can take anywhere from  5 to 15 minutes depending on your physical fitness level. Some days you will see police or Nepali army training here.

This was the largest group of monkeys I’d ever seen at one time on the stairs in the 5 years I’ve been visiting Swayambunath. They will usually leave you alone as long as you’re not carrying food they can see, as with most monkeys that share habitat with humans.

The Tibetan name for this site means “Sublime Trees” for the various trees found on the hill.

The Monkey Temple can also be accessed from a car road from the south leading to the southwest entrance. "Excerpts from Sacred Monkeys, Buddhist Pilgrims-Kathmandu's Swayambunath-The Monkey Temple".

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What began as a retreat from a distressful life in Scotland and recovering from a suicide attempt has now turned into his role creating and running the Help The Journey foundation.  Derek’s current project is monumental, rebuilding Thangpalkot 1 village in the Sindhupalchowk District of Nepal and all of it’s 86 homes destroyed by the earthquakes of 2015. This was the worst hit region in Nepal with almost 97% of all of the over 66,000 homes in Sindhupalchowk completely destroyed.

I first met Derek in Kathmandu in November 2015 just as he was beginning his work in Nepal. I spoke with him recently while he was back in Kathmandu replenishing building supplies for Thangpalkot 1.

You can help Derek Cowan rebuild Thankpalkot 1 village in Nepal by donation or as a volunteer. Visit helpthejourney.com for more information.

"Raga Bageshri" by Ashok Pathak (http://www.ashokpathak.com)

"Track 1" by Deep Singh and Ikhlaq Hussain Khan (http://www.ragasitar.com/)

"Track 2" by Deep Singh and Ikhlaq Hussain Khan (http://www.ragasitar.com/)

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What began as a retreat from a distressful life in Scotland and recovering from a suicide attempt has now turned into his role creating and running the Help The Journey foundation.  Derek’s current project is monumental, rebuilding Thangpalkot 1 village in the Sindhupalchowk District of Nepal and all of it’s 86 homes destroyed by the earthquakes of 2015. This was the worst hit region in Nepal with almost 97% of all of the over 66,000 homes in Sindhupalchowk completely destroyed.

I first met Derek in Kathmandu in November 2015 just as he was beginning his work in Nepal. I spoke with him recently while he was back in Kathmandu replenishing building supplies for Thangpalkot 1.

You can help Derek Cowan rebuild Thankpalkot 1 village in Nepal by donation or as a volunteer. Visit helpthejourney.com for more information.

"Raga Bageshri" by Ashok Pathak (http://www.ashokpathak.com)

"Track 1" by Deep Singh and Ikhlaq Hussain Khan (http://www.ragasitar.com/)

"Track 2" by Deep Singh and Ikhlaq Hussain Khan (http://www.ragasitar.com/)

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Nyatapola Temple is the highest pagoda style building in Nepal at 5 stories. It was constructed in 1702 and was so well built it withstood the great earthquake of 1934 with only minor damage.  The upper storey was rebuilt after the earthquake. 

With the most recent earthquakes it has once again managed to survive with only minor damage.

The giant chariot that carries Bhairab during the Bisket Jatra was still sitting in the square from the festival held in April this year.

The Bhairabhnath Temple when first built in the early 17th century was only a one storey building. King Malla added an extra storey in 1717 and a 3rd storey was added when the temple was rebuilt in 1934 after that year’s massive earthquake. It appeared to have withstood most of the force of the 2015 earthquakes.

Tachupal Square was the original central square of Bhaktapur and includes some important temples that again, appeared to have weathered the force of the earthquakes with little damage. 

Dattatreya Temple was originally built in 1427. At the main entrance  you are met by two Malla wrestlers, the same ones that guard the 5 storey Nyatapola Temple in Taumadhi Square.

Right around the corner from the Woodcarving Museum of the square, once a home for Hindu priests you can find one of the most famous carvings of the Kathmandu Valley, the Peacock Window. I had witnessed many beautiful wood fixtures that home owners were salvaging from their crumbled homes and I was curious to see what state it was in after the earthquakes. I found many alleys around Tachupal Square suffered severe damage. Protected by many supports the window looked completely intact. Exerpts from "Nepal's Premier Heritage Town-Bhaktapur-Earthquake Aftermath".

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Nyatapola Temple is the highest pagoda style building in Nepal at 5 stories. It was constructed in 1702 and was so well built it withstood the great earthquake of 1934 with only minor damage.  The upper storey was rebuilt after the earthquake. 

With the most recent earthquakes it has once again managed to survive with only minor damage.

The giant chariot that carries Bhairab during the Bisket Jatra was still sitting in the square from the festival held in April this year.

The Bhairabhnath Temple when first built in the early 17th century was only a one storey building. King Malla added an extra storey in 1717 and a 3rd storey was added when the temple was rebuilt in 1934 after that year’s massive earthquake. It appeared to have withstood most of the force of the 2015 earthquakes.

Tachupal Square was the original central square of Bhaktapur and includes some important temples that again, appeared to have weathered the force of the earthquakes with little damage. 

Dattatreya Temple was originally built in 1427. At the main entrance  you are met by two Malla wrestlers, the same ones that guard the 5 storey Nyatapola Temple in Taumadhi Square.

Right around the corner from the Woodcarving Museum of the square, once a home for Hindu priests you can find one of the most famous carvings of the Kathmandu Valley, the Peacock Window. I had witnessed many beautiful wood fixtures that home owners were salvaging from their crumbled homes and I was curious to see what state it was in after the earthquakes. I found many alleys around Tachupal Square suffered severe damage. Protected by many supports the window looked completely intact. Exerpts from "Nepal's Premier Heritage Town-Bhaktapur-Earthquake Aftermath".

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When I arrived in Tokyo recently it was just a little too early for the season. The lack of Sakura didn’t stop people from starting their parties early in Ueno Park, one of the most popular Hanami spots in the city. The plum blossoms as beautiful as they were in full bloom are actually the first real sign of spring in Japan. Plum or cherry blossoms,  that’s good enough of an excuse to get the party started. 

During the cherry blossom season a Japanese tradition is to find a spot under a tree, spread out a plastic picnic sheet and invite family and friends to sit and enjoy the blossoms or Hanami while eating and drinking, wine, beer, sake or just about anything.

I checked out some of the rest of the park including the hexagonal Bentendo temple with it’s seasonal food stalls and Shinabazu pond where you can rent a swan shaped boat. The park’s history of cherry blossom viewing goes back to the Edo period in the last half of the 19th century when this area was a popular place for Tokyoites to visit.

If it’s your first time to Japan you may be wondering if it will be hard to communicate as it’s known that many Japanese people do not speak English. I met up with some friends in a restaurant near Tokyo Station and we chatted about what it’s like for foreigners to travel in Japan and some of the myths of the language barrier. I asked my friend Akiko who has lived in the greater Tokyo area for most of her life some tips on the best way to communicate when visiting the country. Excerpts from "Sakura Season In Japan-Celebrating  Cherry Blossoms Tokyo Style".

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When I arrived in Tokyo recently it was just a little too early for the season. The lack of Sakura didn’t stop people from starting their parties early in Ueno Park, one of the most popular Hanami spots in the city. The plum blossoms as beautiful as they were in full bloom are actually the first real sign of spring in Japan. Plum or cherry blossoms,  that’s good enough of an excuse to get the party started. 

During the cherry blossom season a Japanese tradition is to find a spot under a tree, spread out a plastic picnic sheet and invite family and friends to sit and enjoy the blossoms or Hanami while eating and drinking, wine, beer, sake or just about anything.

I checked out some of the rest of the park including the hexagonal Bentendo temple with it’s seasonal food stalls and Shinabazu pond where you can rent a swan shaped boat. The park’s history of cherry blossom viewing goes back to the Edo period in the last half of the 19th century when this area was a popular place for Tokyoites to visit.

If it’s your first time to Japan you may be wondering if it will be hard to communicate as it’s known that many Japanese people do not speak English. I met up with some friends in a restaurant near Tokyo Station and we chatted about what it’s like for foreigners to travel in Japan and some of the myths of the language barrier. I asked my friend Akiko who has lived in the greater Tokyo area for most of her life some tips on the best way to communicate when visiting the country. Excerpts from "Sakura Season In Japan-Celebrating  Cherry Blossoms Tokyo Style".

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The Bamboo Train Station. Now where is the first class lounge? I could use a bloody mary about right now! Waiter?  Actually the place is quite charming and surprisingly not touristy feeling at all. At least not at the starting point in O Dambong, about 4 km from Battambang.

The bamboo train solves the biggest problem of a single track train line. What do you do when two trains meet from opposite directions? In the case of the bamboo train? Simple-move one off the track. This experience alone makes this one of the world’s all time great train rides.

A little heavy on the photo gear I know but I’m a one man show right now.

Farewells from the departure crew and we’re off. 

The bamboo train was not the first flatbed type service in Cambodia. During the civil war of the 80’s and 90’s flatbed trains were used as mine sweepers ahead of the rest of the train. Service was free, risky but popular. 

And here we go about 3 minutes into the ride and our first stop. Wow, now that’s taking service station to the next level. The first lorries or bamboo trains were actually hand driven with a pole, kind of like an Italian gondola. Small motorcycle or tractor engines, like this one were added later. The wheels? They’re actually from abandoned tanks! Yes get your ass off the deck so I can do my job, thank you! Excerpts from "Great Train Rides Of The World-Cambodia's Bamboo Train".

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The Bamboo Train Station. Now where is the first class lounge? I could use a bloody mary about right now! Waiter?  Actually the place is quite charming and surprisingly not touristy feeling at all. At least not at the starting point in O Dambong, about 4 km from Battambang.

The bamboo train solves the biggest problem of a single track train line. What do you do when two trains meet from opposite directions? In the case of the bamboo train? Simple-move one off the track. This experience alone makes this one of the world’s all time great train rides.

A little heavy on the photo gear I know but I’m a one man show right now.

Farewells from the departure crew and we’re off. 

The bamboo train was not the first flatbed type service in Cambodia. During the civil war of the 80’s and 90’s flatbed trains were used as mine sweepers ahead of the rest of the train. Service was free, risky but popular. 

And here we go about 3 minutes into the ride and our first stop. Wow, now that’s taking service station to the next level. The first lorries or bamboo trains were actually hand driven with a pole, kind of like an Italian gondola. Small motorcycle or tractor engines, like this one were added later. The wheels? They’re actually from abandoned tanks! Yes get your ass off the deck so I can do my job, thank you! Excerpts from "Great Train Rides Of The World-Cambodia's Bamboo Train".

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Keelung’s Miaokou Night Market has a reputation of being one of the most popular night market’s in Taiwan. The Main street where the Dianji temple first started drawing patrons to the area is lined with food stalls serving some of the most popular dishes and snacks found in Keelung. 

This is a very tourist friendly night market with translations in Japanese and English, some are loose in their descriptions. Honestly lots of great tasting food but I wouldn’t consider alot of it nutritious.

 One of my favorite stalls serves oil rice, a sticky style rice with mushrooms and a delicious soup served with lumps of fresh crab meat. Being a port city there is an abundant selection of seafood and other interesting tasty treats.

Further south, in central Taiwan lies the city of Taichung. The climate is drier in this part of the island making for a perfect environment for night markets. Taichung is world-famous as the place where bubble tea was invented.

If you ask most Taiwanese people where their favorite place to go for a weekend is many will say Tainan. This city located in Southern Taiwan was once the capital of the island before the Japanese began their 50 year rule of the country and moved operations to Taipei. There are lovely Japanese colonial era buildings everywhere but most people come to Tainan for the food. 

This is the Anping area of Tainan with the oldest streets on the island. People travel from all over Taiwan just to visit and try the many special snacks only made here, like one of my favorites, Coffin Toast. Excerpts from "Taiwan-Discovering The Beautiful Isle's Food Paradise".

 

 

 

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Keelung’s Miaokou Night Market has a reputation of being one of the most popular night market’s in Taiwan. The Main street where the Dianji temple first started drawing patrons to the area is lined with food stalls serving some of the most popular dishes and snacks found in Keelung. 

This is a very tourist friendly night market with translations in Japanese and English, some are loose in their descriptions. Honestly lots of great tasting food but I wouldn’t consider alot of it nutritious.

 One of my favorite stalls serves oil rice, a sticky style rice with mushrooms and a delicious soup served with lumps of fresh crab meat. Being a port city there is an abundant selection of seafood and other interesting tasty treats.

Further south, in central Taiwan lies the city of Taichung. The climate is drier in this part of the island making for a perfect environment for night markets. Taichung is world-famous as the place where bubble tea was invented.

If you ask most Taiwanese people where their favorite place to go for a weekend is many will say Tainan. This city located in Southern Taiwan was once the capital of the island before the Japanese began their 50 year rule of the country and moved operations to Taipei. There are lovely Japanese colonial era buildings everywhere but most people come to Tainan for the food. 

This is the Anping area of Tainan with the oldest streets on the island. People travel from all over Taiwan just to visit and try the many special snacks only made here, like one of my favorites, Coffin Toast. Excerpts from "Taiwan-Discovering The Beautiful Isle's Food Paradise".

 

 

 

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Ratanakiri province is located in the remote northeast corner of Cambodia, bordering Laos to the north and Vietnam to the east. I had come to this part of the country to trek into the jungle. My goal-to get up close to a group of Northern yellow-cheeked gibbons that have been habituated to human presence. It promises to be one of the best photographic opportunities of this ape species in the world.

Before I get back on the bike though I’m taking a break from the dusty roads and joining some loals  in a nice cold refreshing glass of sugar cane juice.  

Veun Sai is located 38 kilometers north of Banlung, where we started the journey.  It was about a 30 minute wait before we would cross the Tonle San River by ferry.  Another hour ride past a Laos village then onto the camp where we’ll spend  the night before trekking into the jungle early the next morning.

Ratanakiri means “hill of the precious stones”.  Zircon and other semiprecious stones are mined here. The cultivation of rubber trees, cashew, and coffee crops is growing at an exceedingly fast pace. On my way to Banlung I saw many rubber tree and cashew plantations.  The cost of this growth is of course loss of land and habitat for indigenous plants and wildlife.

The Gibbon Project is a very worthwhile undertaking as it not only helps to protect the gibbon but the forest and habitat as well.

Excerpts from "Swinging With The Gibbons-Jungle Of Northeastern Cambodia".

 

 

 

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Ratanakiri province is located in the remote northeast corner of Cambodia, bordering Laos to the north and Vietnam to the east. I had come to this part of the country to trek into the jungle. My goal-to get up close to a group of Northern yellow-cheeked gibbons that have been habituated to human presence. It promises to be one of the best photographic opportunities of this ape species in the world.

Before I get back on the bike though I’m taking a break from the dusty roads and joining some loals  in a nice cold refreshing glass of sugar cane juice.  

Veun Sai is located 38 kilometers north of Banlung, where we started the journey.  It was about a 30 minute wait before we would cross the Tonle San River by ferry.  Another hour ride past a Laos village then onto the camp where we’ll spend  the night before trekking into the jungle early the next morning.

Ratanakiri means “hill of the precious stones”.  Zircon and other semiprecious stones are mined here. The cultivation of rubber trees, cashew, and coffee crops is growing at an exceedingly fast pace. On my way to Banlung I saw many rubber tree and cashew plantations.  The cost of this growth is of course loss of land and habitat for indigenous plants and wildlife.

The Gibbon Project is a very worthwhile undertaking as it not only helps to protect the gibbon but the forest and habitat as well.

Excerpts from "Swinging With The Gibbons-Jungle Of Northeastern Cambodia".

 

 

 

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Dihua Street or Grocery Street is where many residents of Taipei, Taiwan head to for stocking up on food, snacks and treats for the Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year. I recently visited the famous shopping market just two days before New Year’s Eve. I was there to shop, sample food, indeed why many people pay a visit and talk to some Taiwanese about why they enjoy Lunar New Year.

Dihua market, for most of the year is Dihua Street-a center in Taipei for traditional Chinese medicinal herbs, fabrics, incense, and Taiwanese tea processing. First constructed in 1850, it’s original name was Center Street.

This is the busiest time of year for Dihua street, with extra food stalls and vendors using all kinds of tactics to get your attention. Most of which are pretty friendly.

Sampling is big here and many people come just to load up on the freebies. If you’re new to the food of Taiwan it’s a great place to learn about some of the traditional snacks and newer items with ingredients that can range from peanuts to dried fish.

It’s Taiwan, so of course there’s always someone cooking food around the corner.

The southern portion of Dihua is the oldest street in Taipei, dating back to Dutch rule from 1624-1661.

In Taiwan many markets were built around temples and Dihua is no exception with worshippers getting in their last wishes for the year, or perhaps a good start to the new year.

 

Thanks so much for listening to Far East Adventure Travel. Don’t forget to check out Far East Adventure Travel  the video podcast on iTunes and follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Periscope and Twitter. All of the links are at fareastadventuretravel.com.  Until next time, this is John Saboe safe travels and Namaste.

 

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Dihua Street or Grocery Street is where many residents of Taipei, Taiwan head to for stocking up on food, snacks and treats for the Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year. I recently visited the famous shopping market just two days before New Year’s Eve. I was there to shop, sample food, indeed why many people pay a visit and talk to some Taiwanese about why they enjoy Lunar New Year.

Dihua market, for most of the year is Dihua Street-a center in Taipei for traditional Chinese medicinal herbs, fabrics, incense, and Taiwanese tea processing. First constructed in 1850, it’s original name was Center Street.

This is the busiest time of year for Dihua street, with extra food stalls and vendors using all kinds of tactics to get your attention. Most of which are pretty friendly.

Sampling is big here and many people come just to load up on the freebies. If you’re new to the food of Taiwan it’s a great place to learn about some of the traditional snacks and newer items with ingredients that can range from peanuts to dried fish.

It’s Taiwan, so of course there’s always someone cooking food around the corner.

The southern portion of Dihua is the oldest street in Taipei, dating back to Dutch rule from 1624-1661.

In Taiwan many markets were built around temples and Dihua is no exception with worshippers getting in their last wishes for the year, or perhaps a good start to the new year.

 

Thanks so much for listening to Far East Adventure Travel. Don’t forget to check out Far East Adventure Travel  the video podcast on iTunes and follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Periscope and Twitter. All of the links are at fareastadventuretravel.com.  Until next time, this is John Saboe safe travels and Namaste.

 

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Bukhansan National Park is almost 80 sq/km in size and is located so close to the urban area of Seoul, South Korea that it’s possible to take the subway here, like I did on this visit.  I started out in Insadong and transferred to line number 1 and rode the train until the very last stop of Dobongsan, which is actually the name of the mountain I’m going to hike up today. I think it’s important wherever you are hiking to stake out a place to have a beer or coffee and something to eat afterwards,. Some motivation or a reward to think about as you’re making your way to the top and of course something to contemplate as you safely get back down.

It’s a bit of a hike itself just to get to the entrance of the park from the subway station, passing through what seems like a galleria of hiking and outdoor stores, Koreans love their outdoor gear. Plus  there’s loads of restaurants and stalls selling food. I’m going to grab some gimbap, Korea’s version of sushi, the perfect picnic or hiking meal. Some say gimbap was inspired by the tekkamaki sushi rolls eaten by the Japanese soldiers that were present here during Japan’s rule of the country. Others say it is totally an original food of Korea, Either its the perfect dish to stuff in my backpack along with some kimchi, Korea’s national spicy pickled cabbage dish.

Finally it feels like I’ve arrived in the park or at least I’m alot closer. I spot this very cool relief style map of Bukhansan and all of the mountains that are hikeable. Rock climbing is also a huge sport here. Bukhansan National Park was established in 1983. Being so close to the urban sprawl of Seoul, which is the third largest urban area in the world and an area population of over 25 million it’s a very popular recreation area. Excerpts from "Hiking Seoul's Majestic Mountains-Bukhansan National Park".

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Bukhansan National Park is almost 80 sq/km in size and is located so close to the urban area of Seoul, South Korea that it’s possible to take the subway here, like I did on this visit.  I started out in Insadong and transferred to line number 1 and rode the train until the very last stop of Dobongsan, which is actually the name of the mountain I’m going to hike up today. I think it’s important wherever you are hiking to stake out a place to have a beer or coffee and something to eat afterwards,. Some motivation or a reward to think about as you’re making your way to the top and of course something to contemplate as you safely get back down.

It’s a bit of a hike itself just to get to the entrance of the park from the subway station, passing through what seems like a galleria of hiking and outdoor stores, Koreans love their outdoor gear. Plus  there’s loads of restaurants and stalls selling food. I’m going to grab some gimbap, Korea’s version of sushi, the perfect picnic or hiking meal. Some say gimbap was inspired by the tekkamaki sushi rolls eaten by the Japanese soldiers that were present here during Japan’s rule of the country. Others say it is totally an original food of Korea, Either its the perfect dish to stuff in my backpack along with some kimchi, Korea’s national spicy pickled cabbage dish.

Finally it feels like I’ve arrived in the park or at least I’m alot closer. I spot this very cool relief style map of Bukhansan and all of the mountains that are hikeable. Rock climbing is also a huge sport here. Bukhansan National Park was established in 1983. Being so close to the urban sprawl of Seoul, which is the third largest urban area in the world and an area population of over 25 million it’s a very popular recreation area. Excerpts from "Hiking Seoul's Majestic Mountains-Bukhansan National Park".

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I actually got my idea for this ride from the latest Lonely Planet Korea guide with a few modifications to the route. Let’s call them accidental modifications.  I started out from Yeouido Park where you can rent bikes starting at 3000 won an hour, about $2.50 USD. Yeouido is considered the mecca for cycling in Seoul.

First stop was the Mapo Bridge where there is a designated cycle path making it safe and convenient to check out the views.

The Han River is the fourth longest river on the Korean Peninsula with a total length of almost 500km. This river was once a very large trade route with China through the Yellow Sea however due to estuary location at the borders of North and South Korea the river is no longer actively used for navigation. 

An exit ramp from the other side of the bridge takes you to the north side of the river with great cycling paths. Keeping to the left on this path will continue your journey along the Han River. The destination for this cycle is the Seoul World Cup Stadium, built for the FIFA World Cup in 2002.

A great view of the beautiful domed National Assembly Building across the river. the legislative branch of the South Korean national government.

Keep riding along the path past this cliff and under the Yanghwa and Seongsan Bridges.

Excerpts from "Cycling The Megalopolis Of Seoul".

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I actually got my idea for this ride from the latest Lonely Planet Korea guide with a few modifications to the route. Let’s call them accidental modifications.  I started out from Yeouido Park where you can rent bikes starting at 3000 won an hour, about $2.50 USD. Yeouido is considered the mecca for cycling in Seoul.

First stop was the Mapo Bridge where there is a designated cycle path making it safe and convenient to check out the views.

The Han River is the fourth longest river on the Korean Peninsula with a total length of almost 500km. This river was once a very large trade route with China through the Yellow Sea however due to estuary location at the borders of North and South Korea the river is no longer actively used for navigation. 

An exit ramp from the other side of the bridge takes you to the north side of the river with great cycling paths. Keeping to the left on this path will continue your journey along the Han River. The destination for this cycle is the Seoul World Cup Stadium, built for the FIFA World Cup in 2002.

A great view of the beautiful domed National Assembly Building across the river. the legislative branch of the South Korean national government.

Keep riding along the path past this cliff and under the Yanghwa and Seongsan Bridges.

Excerpts from "Cycling The Megalopolis Of Seoul".

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Probably the number one site to visit in Battambang, Cambodia is the world-famous bamboo train. Made from left-over tank wheels, small-powered engines and a bamboo platform it’s a metaphor for the people of this country who’ve adapted and overcome incredible devastation and hardship to their culture and way of life. But this town, the second-largest in the country has so much more to offer. On my last trip through Cambodia I stayed in Battambang for several days exploring the town and discovering it’s charm.

 

To find out a little bit more about Battambang from a native’s perspective and why it’s so appealing I spoke with artist Kchao Touch, who also owns the wonderfully eclectic Jewel In The Lotus Antique and Arts Shop in the arts quarter.

 

The sounds of a memorial can quickly fade out to a wedding celebration, sometimes lasting for three days. Most Cambodian weddings are now only celebrated on a single day. This memorial in Battambang lasted for several days.

 

Another uniquely Southeast Asian tradition respected every day in Battambang is the morning alms. For good luck lay people bring a food offering to the local Buddhist monks that wander the town in return for a blessing. Excerpts from "Bats, Beauty, Arts And Culture-Battambang, Cambodia

 

 

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Probably the number one site to visit in Battambang, Cambodia is the world-famous bamboo train. Made from left-over tank wheels, small-powered engines and a bamboo platform it’s a metaphor for the people of this country who’ve adapted and overcome incredible devastation and hardship to their culture and way of life. But this town, the second-largest in the country has so much more to offer. On my last trip through Cambodia I stayed in Battambang for several days exploring the town and discovering it’s charm.

 

To find out a little bit more about Battambang from a native’s perspective and why it’s so appealing I spoke with artist Kchao Touch, who also owns the wonderfully eclectic Jewel In The Lotus Antique and Arts Shop in the arts quarter.

 

The sounds of a memorial can quickly fade out to a wedding celebration, sometimes lasting for three days. Most Cambodian weddings are now only celebrated on a single day. This memorial in Battambang lasted for several days.

 

Another uniquely Southeast Asian tradition respected every day in Battambang is the morning alms. For good luck lay people bring a food offering to the local Buddhist monks that wander the town in return for a blessing. Excerpts from "Bats, Beauty, Arts And Culture-Battambang, Cambodia

 

 

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The crowds that visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and the Angkor Ruins region can be overwhelming. Over 2.3 million people visited the site in 2014 making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in all of Southeast Asia. On my last visit I spent many early mornings wandering the ruins including visits to Ta Prohm, the temple complex made famous by the 2001 film Lara Croft Tomb Raider.

Ta Prohm was built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries in the Bayon Style which include face towers and naga carrying giant figures. Originally called Rajavihara it is located one kilometer east of Angkor Thom, the last great city of the Khmer Empire. King Jayavayerman Vll who ruled the empire oversaw construction of Ta Prohm from Angkor Thom,  where he ruled.

Ta Prohm had been left almost in the same condition as it was found, with huge trees growing out of the structure which have literally taken over the temple, one of it’s striking features.

Don’t forget to look on the ground as there are many relics from the temple half buried under your path. 

Is it worth it to wake up early with all of the craziness of the crowds? Of course, it’s Angkor Wat. It’s an amazing experience. Just be prepared for a little nonsense and sometimes rudeness with that many people gathered in one spot. Don’t get me wrong I’m not trying to be a downer. Just preparing you for what’s going to happen so you can adjust your expectations accordingly. If I didn’t have proof you’d probably never believe me if I told you someone even brought a horse. Mind you this was sunset, a different crowd indeed

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The crowds that visit Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and the Angkor Ruins region can be overwhelming. Over 2.3 million people visited the site in 2014 making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in all of Southeast Asia. On my last visit I spent many early mornings wandering the ruins including visits to Ta Prohm, the temple complex made famous by the 2001 film Lara Croft Tomb Raider.

Ta Prohm was built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries in the Bayon Style which include face towers and naga carrying giant figures. Originally called Rajavihara it is located one kilometer east of Angkor Thom, the last great city of the Khmer Empire. King Jayavayerman Vll who ruled the empire oversaw construction of Ta Prohm from Angkor Thom,  where he ruled.

Ta Prohm had been left almost in the same condition as it was found, with huge trees growing out of the structure which have literally taken over the temple, one of it’s striking features.

Don’t forget to look on the ground as there are many relics from the temple half buried under your path. 

Is it worth it to wake up early with all of the craziness of the crowds? Of course, it’s Angkor Wat. It’s an amazing experience. Just be prepared for a little nonsense and sometimes rudeness with that many people gathered in one spot. Don’t get me wrong I’m not trying to be a downer. Just preparing you for what’s going to happen so you can adjust your expectations accordingly. If I didn’t have proof you’d probably never believe me if I told you someone even brought a horse. Mind you this was sunset, a different crowd indeed

Don’t forget to like the Far East Adventure Travel Facebook page. Visit fareastadventuretravel.com for more travel adventures and inspiration.

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East Asia is such a super friendly place for foreigners with efficient subway or MRT lines throughout all major cities including Seoul, South Korea. All stations have English signs and all stops are announced in English. 

Namsan mountain is the most well-known of the four guardian mountains of Seoul with the famous landmark, Seoul N Tower topping the 262m peak. It’s not a challenging or particularly strenuous hike but it’s a nice break from the chaotic megalopolis below. It’s also a great way to join locals in their everyday activities and experience the fitness and hiking culture of the city. 

If you start your hike from the gondola station it’s extremely easy to find your way with signs in English everywhere. This is more like a vigorous walk in a park than a mountain hike. No rough trails to deal with. Stairs everywhere and there’s even rubberized sections of the trail to lessen the impact of hiking on a hard surface.

When it comes to activities like this Koreans really know how to makes things comfortable. This may look like a road but it’s pedestrian only!

On the way you’ll see sites you can check out like Waryongmyo, a Buddhist/Daoist/Shamanist Shrine dedicated to Zhuge Liang, a Chinese statesman and general who lived from 181-234 AD. As you meander up the trail you’ll start to get views of Seoul and the surrounding mountains. It’s a wonderful way to appreciated the city where half the population of the country lives.  It’s easy to enjoy  the serene atmosphere of the walk up Namsan. 

 

 

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East Asia is such a super friendly place for foreigners with efficient subway or MRT lines throughout all major cities including Seoul, South Korea. All stations have English signs and all stops are announced in English. 

Namsan mountain is the most well-known of the four guardian mountains of Seoul with the famous landmark, Seoul N Tower topping the 262m peak. It’s not a challenging or particularly strenuous hike but it’s a nice break from the chaotic megalopolis below. It’s also a great way to join locals in their everyday activities and experience the fitness and hiking culture of the city. 

If you start your hike from the gondola station it’s extremely easy to find your way with signs in English everywhere. This is more like a vigorous walk in a park than a mountain hike. No rough trails to deal with. Stairs everywhere and there’s even rubberized sections of the trail to lessen the impact of hiking on a hard surface.

When it comes to activities like this Koreans really know how to makes things comfortable. This may look like a road but it’s pedestrian only!

On the way you’ll see sites you can check out like Waryongmyo, a Buddhist/Daoist/Shamanist Shrine dedicated to Zhuge Liang, a Chinese statesman and general who lived from 181-234 AD. As you meander up the trail you’ll start to get views of Seoul and the surrounding mountains. It’s a wonderful way to appreciated the city where half the population of the country lives.  It’s easy to enjoy  the serene atmosphere of the walk up Namsan. 

 

 

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Kyoto is located in the central part of Honshu Island, Japan and was the imperial capital of the country for over a thousand years. It is also known as the City of Ten Thousand Shrines. It is an absolute must see on a visit to Japan. Because there are so many sites  I met my expat friend Niall Gibson, who is a guide and travel specialist living in Kyoto to get an expert opinion on what to see in a short time.

I first set off on foot near the Yasaka Shrine To get a feel for the city. Wait a minute what the hell is this? Hari Kirshnas? In Kyoto? Well it’s an international city so anything is possible but not my idea of traditional Japanese culture. So I moved on to the Heian Shrine. It is a top ranked shrine by the Association of Shinto Shrines. 

I made my way to Tenru ji-the head temple of the Tenru branch of Rinzai Zen Buddhism. Construction was completed in 1345 but the temple has subsequently suffered through many fires and the buildings that currently stand here were reconstructed in the last half of the 19 and early 20th centuries. Tenru ji is surrounded by beautiful gardens and was designated a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1994. It’s North Gate is the entrance to the famous Sagano Bamboo Grove. It’s no coincidence that bamboo gardens or groves in Japan are usually situated near Shinto Shrines or Buddhist Temples. The bamboo represents strength, a symbol intended to ward off evil.

That’s it for this week’s Far East Adventure Travel Podcast. Don’t forget to like the Far East Adventure Travel page on Facebook and  visit fareastadventuretravel.com

Until next time this is John Saboe. Safe travels and Namaste!

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Kyoto is located in the central part of Honshu Island, Japan and was the imperial capital of the country for over a thousand years. It is also known as the City of Ten Thousand Shrines. It is an absolute must see on a visit to Japan. Because there are so many sites  I met my expat friend Niall Gibson, who is a guide and travel specialist living in Kyoto to get an expert opinion on what to see in a short time.

I first set off on foot near the Yasaka Shrine To get a feel for the city. Wait a minute what the hell is this? Hari Kirshnas? In Kyoto? Well it’s an international city so anything is possible but not my idea of traditional Japanese culture. So I moved on to the Heian Shrine. It is a top ranked shrine by the Association of Shinto Shrines. 

I made my way to Tenru ji-the head temple of the Tenru branch of Rinzai Zen Buddhism. Construction was completed in 1345 but the temple has subsequently suffered through many fires and the buildings that currently stand here were reconstructed in the last half of the 19 and early 20th centuries. Tenru ji is surrounded by beautiful gardens and was designated a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1994. It’s North Gate is the entrance to the famous Sagano Bamboo Grove. It’s no coincidence that bamboo gardens or groves in Japan are usually situated near Shinto Shrines or Buddhist Temples. The bamboo represents strength, a symbol intended to ward off evil.

That’s it for this week’s Far East Adventure Travel Podcast. Don’t forget to like the Far East Adventure Travel page on Facebook and  visit fareastadventuretravel.com

Until next time this is John Saboe. Safe travels and Namaste!

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Having completed one of the toughest days of the trek it was time to move back onto the busy trail to Everest Base Camp. 

The trail from Lobuche to Gorakshep is only about 5 kilometers but at an average elevation of over 5000 meters it is still challenging, especially when you have a hill to traverse like this one.

This is one of the most spectacular panoramas in the entire Himalaya with more up close views of Nuptse. And you’re last look at mighty  Everest in the center  before descending further down into the Khumbu Glacier.

Finally you find yourself putting in the last steps to the Base Camp marker at 5360 meters. This was the year that 16 Sherpa guides lost their lives in an avalanche on the Khumbu Icefall. All Everest mountain guides had refused to work the rest of the season out of respect for the victims.  

It’s power is best described though in a quote from American filmmaker, climber and 5 time Everest summiter David Brashears. “The mountain doesn’t care whether we’re here or not. It doesn’t compete with us. It isn’t burdened by our hopes and dreams. Everything it means to us is only what we bring to it. It’s what the mountain reveals about us that has any lasting value.”

Please like the Far East Adventure Travel Facebook page, you can also follow me on Twiiter, Periscope, Instagram and Google+. All of the links are at fareastadventuretravel.com. That’s it for this week’s Far East Adventure Travel Podcast, thanks so much for joining me. Until next time this is John Saboe, safe travels and Namaste!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/fareastadventuretravel/2016/01/29/ultimate-trekking-adventure-everest-base-camp-nepal-part-2Fri, 29 Jan 2016 03:00:00 +0000John SaboeExcerpts from "Ultimate Trekking Adventure-Everest Base Camp, Nepal Part 2 Having completed one of the toughest days of the trek it was time to move back onto the busy trail to Everest Base Camp.  The trail from Lobuche to Gorakshep is only about 5...
Having completed one of the toughest days of the trek it was time to move back onto the busy trail to Everest Base Camp. 

The trail from Lobuche to Gorakshep is only about 5 kilometers but at an average elevation of over 5000 meters it is still challenging, especially when you have a hill to traverse like this one.

This is one of the most spectacular panoramas in the entire Himalaya with more up close views of Nuptse. And you’re last look at mighty  Everest in the center  before descending further down into the Khumbu Glacier.

Finally you find yourself putting in the last steps to the Base Camp marker at 5360 meters. This was the year that 16 Sherpa guides lost their lives in an avalanche on the Khumbu Icefall. All Everest mountain guides had refused to work the rest of the season out of respect for the victims.  

It’s power is best described though in a quote from American filmmaker, climber and 5 time Everest summiter David Brashears. “The mountain doesn’t care whether we’re here or not. It doesn’t compete with us. It isn’t burdened by our hopes and dreams. Everything it means to us is only what we bring to it. It’s what the mountain reveals about us that has any lasting value.”

Please like the Far East Adventure Travel Facebook page, you can also follow me on Twiiter, Periscope, Instagram and Google+. All of the links are at fareastadventuretravel.com. That’s it for this week’s Far East Adventure Travel Podcast, thanks so much for joining me. Until next time this is John Saboe, safe travels and Namaste!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Everest Base Camp, Nepal. Right from the start I was in for a hair raising experience. The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, rated as one of the most dangerous airports in the world is often canceled in October, the busy season due to weather conditions. If it’s not cloudy or windy in Lukla, it is in Kathmandu, making it extremely tricky to complete scheduled flights. You can be stranded in Lukla for days waiting for a weather window. Same this goes in Kathmandu. Days!

You can avoid the whole worry of flight delays and dangerous weather conditions by trekking all the way to Lukla.  Take a bus from Kathmandu to Jiri, about 9 hours. Then just walk for a week! For me, I was extremely lucky  to be on one of the first flights that day from Kathmandu to the start of the trek with favorable weather conditions. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>http://www.blogtalkradio.com/fareastadventuretravel/2016/01/26/ultimate-trekking-adventure-everest-base-camp-nepal-part-1Tue, 26 Jan 2016 08:00:00 +0000John SaboeIt’s one of the most coveted treks in the world. Everest Base Camp, Nepal. Far East Adventure Travel is proud to present two podcasts completely devoted to the magic of trekking this region. From crossing the sometimes trecherous Chola Pass to the...
Everest Base Camp, Nepal. Right from the start I was in for a hair raising experience. The flight from Kathmandu to Lukla, rated as one of the most dangerous airports in the world is often canceled in October, the busy season due to weather conditions. If it’s not cloudy or windy in Lukla, it is in Kathmandu, making it extremely tricky to complete scheduled flights. You can be stranded in Lukla for days waiting for a weather window. Same this goes in Kathmandu. Days!

You can avoid the whole worry of flight delays and dangerous weather conditions by trekking all the way to Lukla.  Take a bus from Kathmandu to Jiri, about 9 hours. Then just walk for a week! For me, I was extremely lucky  to be on one of the first flights that day from Kathmandu to the start of the trek with favorable weather conditions. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast--2913917/support.]]>999backpacking in southeast asia,everest base camp,himalayas,nepal,trekkingfalsefull