Top 5 things to buy in India
INDIA is a shopper’s paradise. The country produces an astonishing variety of traditional and modern goods at prices that are as compelling as the merchandise. But like everything in India, shopping can be…
Life in Korea: getting a Korean drivers license
In most countries, the department responsible for handing out drivers licenses doesn’t make it that easy. I am happy to say that while Korea’s service could use a few improvements, it’s about as…
Where to shoot stunning photos in Asia
TRAVEL and wonderful photography seem to go hand in hand in Asia. There are numerous destinations providing an array of portrait opportunities, fantastic landscapes, colourful markets and amazing street scenes. Here are five…
Essential websites for travel in Asia
WITH all the fuss about travel apps these days it’s sometimes easy to forget the good old fashioned assistance of travel information available on the web. Travel websites can help you find a…
Top 5 tips on how to shop in India
INDIA is a shopper’s paradise. The country produces an astonishing variety of traditional and modern goods at prices that are as compelling as the merchandise. But like everything in India, shopping can be…
Eating out in Hong Kong? Just follow the locals
HONG KONG is famed for its culinary delights and the rule for eating well is of course to follow the locals. On my first night in Hong Kong it was the fresh mango…
Feeling the heat: How to survive the hot season in Asia
WE’VE all experienced it – that prickly sensation when you just can’t seem to keep cool or drink enough fluids. It makes you irritated, bad tempered, unhappy and travel just is no longer…
Top things to see and do in Chiang Mai, Thailand
WHILE beaches, aquatic adventures and raging parties rule the hotspots in Thailand’s south, Chiang Mai in the north awaits visitors with some gems of its own. The following should be on your must-do…
The secret to escaping budget airline fees
Thanks to a fellow Ryanair passenger for the response to my post about the “I hate Ryanair website“. Francis Shenstone wrote: I think some people hate Ryanair, but really you just have to read what…
Guest post: Reverse culture shock – an update from Gone Seoul Searching
AUTHOR’S note: this guest post comes to you from Marie Webb at goneseoulsearching.com. Guest posts are written with you, the reader, in mind. Chris in South Korea does not receive or pay any…
