No matter your preferred mode of transport, traveling between countries in Southeast Asia is quick, safe and won’t put much of a dent in your travel budget.
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Thailand’s Last Paradise?
Although Koh Mak is far from deserted, silence and tranquility are never more than a short walk or bike ride away.
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This sage advice comes from inaugural guest poster Laura Yates, who works with SA Luxury Expeditions in Lima, Peru. After you read this entry, make sure and check out her site!
Continue ReadingHow Many Shekels Per Day in Israel?
Set realistic expectations about the cost of travel in Israel before you touch down so you aren’t disappointed when you arrive there.
Continue ReadingCity Wars: Beijing vs. Shanghai
Many of the other expats I met in China were adamant about being either “Beijing People” or “Shanghai People.” Which city is more your style?
Continue ReadingExploring The Other Pyramids
Visit the “step” pyramid at Saqarra and the “bent” and “red” pyramids in Dashur to get pieces of the pyramid puzzle most visitors to Egypt miss.
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Signs of the so-called “financial collapse” in Greece were far fewer in number than all of the timeless beauty I encountered traveling through the birthplace of Western civilization.
Continue ReadingThe 411 on Amsterdam’s “Coffee Shops”
There’s a reason that Amsterdam has become cliché as a destination for travelers craving elevated experiences abroad. And I’ll give you a hint: It ain’t the java.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Israel, One Man at a Time
How my romantic encounters with Israeli men have altered my perception of a place I grew fond of shit-talking.
Continue ReadingThe Island of Mykonos for Gay Travelers
The Greek island of Mykonos is a great gay destination, no matter which month you choose to you visit.
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