Far East Travels Podcast
325 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsFar East Travels-Inspired by Rick Steves, Lonely Planet, Anthony Bourdain and National Geographic.-Informative, enlightening, entertaining. Let John Saboe take you on journeys filled with spiritual celebrations and rituals, ancient festivals thrilling wildlife safaris, trekking and climbing quests and a vast array of food cultures. Learn about cultural differences, village life, urban exploration, street food, history and architecture in places like Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Nepal, India, Korea, Malaysia, Borneo, Indonesia, Taiwan and Japan. Stories, advice, and conversations from one of the most exciting adventure destinations on the planet-Asia.
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Malaysia-Food Talk/Kuala Lumpur/Penang-Ramadan/Georgetown Unesco Holiday
May 27, 2019 15:28 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBVisit my PaI have been a frequent visitor to Malaysia now for several years and it's been one of the biggest surprises for me. I never thought or knew how much I would enjoy Malaysia whether it be West, or East,(Borneo-Sabah/Sarawak). A wonderful diverse culture, some of the best food on the planet and wonderful wildlife and parks. In this episode I discuss food adventures with an upcoming trip to KL and Penang, Malaysia's food capital. Durian is often referred to as the king of fruit and it'...
Southeast Asia Best Travel Times + Following Your Dreams Of Living Abroad
May 20, 2019 07:43 - 44 minutes - 60.5 MBDiscussion on my recommended times for traveling in Southeast Asia and a little bit of travel inspiration on how to start to make your dreams come true with a life abroad whether it be for work or retirement. Travel inspiration and information is so accessible now through social media that it has created a huge thirst for an unconvential lifestyle-either living or retiring abroad. With the help of some Twitter/Periscope followers I discuss some of the challenges faced with choosing an unconve...
North Korea-Americans Are Still Banned From Visiting the DPRK-So Why Go Anyways? Travel Chat With Expat Dave Grecco
May 17, 2019 05:54 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBAmericans are still banned from entering North Korea at the time of publishing this episode. Otto Warmbier was a U.S. citizen and college student visiting North Korea in 2015/2016 when he was arrested and imprisoned accused of stealing a propoganda poster from the hotel where he was staying. He was subsequently sentenced to 15 years in prison but was released to the U.S. in 2017 in a coma and vegetative state. He died shortly after arriving back home. There has been a ban on U.S. citizens vis...
Begpackers-Why Do Some People Hate Them? Plus Passport And Visa Advice
May 15, 2019 06:18 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBRecently I've noticed more negative tweets and other posts on social media denouncing begpackers. In case you didn't know, a begpacker is basically a backpacker that is soliciting for funds through panhandling, busking, or selling postcards in order to continue with their travels. I personally have no issues with this as long as noone is being harmed or exploited in the process but their lately there seems to be some open resentment towards this movement. Quick discussion on that then some pa...
Essential Travel Items- Excluding Mobile Phone/Bank Cards/Cash
May 13, 2019 13:01 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBAfter mobile phones, bank cards, and cash, what is your essential travel item. That one thing that you always must take with you on your trip. I share with you mine and listeners and followers share their's as well! If you'd like to share with me your must have travel items send me a message on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/johnsaboesfareasttravels/ or Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/FarEastAdventureTravel/ Support the podcast by becoming a patron:https://www.patreon.com/FarEastTravel...
Listener Travel Stories-The Far East And Beyond
May 12, 2019 08:02 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBThanks to those who share their travel stories, whether they are funny, serious, thought-provoking, or just very interesting. Would love to hear from you and your funniest, scariest, or life-changing experience while traveling. Follow me on Twitter/Periscope where I regularlily chat with followers about travel-@FarEast_Travels. You can also connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsaboesfareasttravels/ Support the podcast:https://www.patreon.com/FarEastTravels Write a revie...
Cambodia Power Outages/Dry Season Update- And More Travel Chat
May 08, 2019 08:32 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MBJust quick update on the current power outage situation in Cambodia. Some hotels and guesthouses do have their own generators but expect power outages overall during the current dry season. Hopefully this situation will resolve itself with the coming rainy season soon. Please send me your questions on travel throughout East Asia, Southeast Asia, or South Asia to [email protected] or on my Instagram account-johnsaboesfareastravels. This podcast relies on listeners just like you for suppo...
Saigon, Vietnam-Walkabout-Travel Tips And Advice
May 04, 2019 08:54 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBContinuing my walkabout series from The Ho Chi Minh City Museum To The Reunification Palace. I plan on doing more of these walkabout talks throughout the region in the coming months. I always welcome your questions or comments on the podcast. Lately I've been getting messages either on Instagram or Facebook from people planning on visiting Vietnam in the coming weeks/months. There were over 2.5 million visitors to Ho Chi Minh City in the first quarter of the year up 10% over last year. HCMC a...
Sleeper Buses, Buddhist Temple Etiquette, + More Topics On Travel Chat Walkabout In Saigon, Vietnam
May 01, 2019 14:35 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBContinuing my series of walkabout chats in this episode discussion on sleeper buses, (not my favorite mode of transportation), Buddhist Temple etiquette, and more topics as I walk around Saigon. Have a travel question or a suggestion for a topic. Send me an email to [email protected] or message me on Instagram-johnsaboesfareastravels:https://www.instagram.com/johnsaboesfareasttravels/. Help others discover the podcast by writing a review in the iTunes Store:https://podcasts.apple.com/us...
Super Touristy Ben Thanh Market-Exploring On Foot This Neighborhood Of Saigon, Vietnam
April 27, 2019 14:19 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBInterested in cheap brand name running shoes, knock off goods and souvenirs when in Saigon? Then head for the Ben Thanh Market as many visitors do! In this episode I get back to doing walkabout podcasts, usually with commentary and questions from live-streaming followers. Ben Thanh Market is probably the most visited tourist site in all of Ho Chi Minh City. Even if you don't like these places I think it's still worth a look if it's your first time. To get a much more authentic local experienc...
Bangkok Airport/Taxi Scams-Traveling Authentically In Southeast Asia With MJ Klein
April 16, 2019 14:01 - 34 minutes - 47 MBMy guest MJ Klein shares his Bangkok taxi scams at the airports and we chat about traveling authentically in Southeast Asia. These taxi scams are for the most part easily avoidable either by using a ride share app or being prepared. It also helps to know which airport in Bangkok your flight is leaving from. Just remember there are two international airports in Bangkok, Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi , and I've heard this scam before. Tourist visiting Bangkok asks for an airport transfer and gets...
Travel Scams-My Follower's First-Hand Accounts
April 14, 2019 08:04 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBThis will be the start of an on-going series on travel scams with first-hand accounts from followers on my livestream accounts, Periscope an Facebook, as well as contributions via messaging and emails. Send me your scam or how you almost got scammeed and how to avoid these incidents and I will share them on an upcoming episode of the podcast. Either by email, [email protected] or via Facebook or Instagram. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this episode. The more we share, the more ...
Money Tips For Travelers-ATM's, Credit Cards, Traveler's Checks, And E Wallets
April 08, 2019 11:47 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBHad my Visa card retained by an ATM machine this week in Ho Chi Minh City inspiring me to create a what I hope is helpful information to prepare you for your next trip. My card has an app that locks it and I forgot to take the lock off-the result? It was eaten. So fortunately I have back-up plans and this is one of the most important preparations when traveling abroad. Some of these tips might seem obvious especially to those who are frequent travelers but I hope with some of the stories I've...
Saigon Getaways-Can Tho(Mekong River Delta)/Da Lat/Non-Tourist Markets
March 29, 2019 10:28 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBComing to you from Saigon with a quick catch up chat and some travel idea getaways, two of my favorite places-Da Lat and Can Tho. Da Lat is a popular honeymoon getaway for Vietnamese and is a wise choice to beat the tropical heat. With a different climate there are some interesting dishes to sample as well. Extremely friendly locals who love to engage with foreigners will be found in Can Tho and Da Lat. Can Tho is famous for it’s accessibility to the floating markets of the Mekong River Delta...
“I Didn’t Have To Ask”-Favorite Great Service Stories
March 22, 2019 10:25 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBDo you have a story of extraordinary service from one of your visits to Asia? Send me your best story of service to [email protected]! Would love to share out some great service stories! Thanks so much for listening and subscribing to the podcast! Help others discover the Far East Travels Podcast by writing a review in the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/far-east-travels-podcast/id1079513943?mt=2
Traveler’s Diarrhea Essentials
March 20, 2019 07:12 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MBI’m sharing out some advice again on dealing with traveler’s diarrhea after a personal episode of it this past week. Is there a way to avoid it? Completely? If there is I still haven’t discovered it but there are a few basics that can lessen the likelihood. Going slow at first helps-don’t overindulge and allow your body to adjust to everything before you dive into strange new foods. For some countries it might even be wise to use filtered or bottled water when brushing your teeth. My essentia...
Shanghai, China Travel Tips/Food/Nightlife/Sites/The Bund With Travelblogger Bruno Black
March 14, 2019 15:00 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBShanghai, China is one of the world's most popular travel destinations. Loaded with atmosphere, amazing food, shopping and entertainment it's really hard to make a decision on what to do or where to eat because of the vast choices. I invited Travelblogger Bruno Black to help share his advice on what to do and where to eat as he is a frequent traveller to Shanghai. In the first in a series of episodes on Shanghai travel Bruno shares with us his favorite places and dishes, some of his favorite ...
Cherry Blossom Update From Kyoto, Japan With Kyoto Expert Niall Gibson
March 13, 2019 15:38 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBAlways a pleasure to talk to expat Niall Gibson who is a Kyoto travel expert and the founder of Kyoto Fun and Kyoto VIP! Niall gives us a 2019 update on the cherry blossom season from one of the top travel destinations in the world-Kyoto, Japan! Sakura, or cherry blossom season is the busiest time to visit Kyoto so Nialls give us his strategies on how to get the most out of season and some alternative places to stay as well as some alternative times to visit Kyoto. The best places to view the...
Saigon vs Taipei-What Are The Significant Differences-Observances After 10 Days
March 12, 2019 07:55 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBThis podcast I'm asked by followers what are the main differences I've noticed between Taipei, my last base, and Ho Chi Minh City, after the first 10 days. There are many differences and I've had a bit of a jump start on knowing them after a few visits here over the past 4 years. Certainly from a cost of living point of view there are big differences. There are also more choices amongst international food choices whether it's restaurants or just purchasing groceries. The amount of motorbikes ...
Greetings From Saigon! Why Vietnam?
March 08, 2019 14:18 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBAnother update on day 8 of living in Ho Chi Minh City. The last few days have been good as I adjust to the climate which I'm told will be scorching hot before the rains start in June. With the heat also comes an adjustment of diet, mostly eating lighter, and of course remembering to stay hydrated-absolutely essential. I miss the water fountains and stations that Taipei City provides it's population. There are plenty of convenience stores in Ho Chi Minh City where one can stop, get rehydrated ...
Greetings From Saigon! Update After The First Few Days In Vietnam
March 05, 2019 10:36 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBBringing this episode to you from one of the most iconic spots in Ho Chi Minh City-across from Notre Dam Cathedral.*Note, during the episode I mentioned the Notre Dam Cathedral was finished in 1892, in fact it was completed in 1883. Thanks for listening to this update as I get settled in to on of the most dynamic cities on the planet! The first few days have been a little exhausting as I recover from my move after 5 years in Taiwan. It’s always critical when you first arrive at your destinat...
"Live In Asia" Expat Series with American MJ Klein-Life in Asia/Taiwan
February 25, 2019 03:05 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBOne off or one time donations to the podcast are always greatly appreciated! You can make a donation to the podcast here:http://paypal.me/JohnASaboe I'm starting an ongoing series of life in Asia through the eyes of expats living across East Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia. In my first episode I've invited my friend from Taiwan MJ Klein who is originally from Boston, Massachusetts. MJ has been living in Taiwan for 15 years and has some deep insights into being a foreigner, expat, and fina...
Angkor Wat/Angkor Thom, Cambodia-My Favorite Temples/Ruins To Visit
February 20, 2019 10:35 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBI put together a short podcast episode of my favorite places to visit around the Angkor Ruins. I visited most of these sites multiple times during my last stay in Siem Reap and would go back to visit all of them anytime. Here they are in case you want the spelling for your research. Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom(The Bayon Temple), Ta Prohm,(Tomb Raider Temple), East Gate of Angkor Thom, Banty Srea, Kleang Towers across from The Terrace Of The Elephants, Preah Khan. I didn't visit Phnom Bakheng but ...
“Live From Asia” Series 1 Day Before The Lantern Festival In East/Southeast Asia
February 18, 2019 03:30 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBDon’t forget to listen live using the Spreaker app every Sunday night-10pmEST. You can also catch the live simulcast on Periscope(Far East Travels). Send your questions to [email protected] or message me on: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/FarEastAdventureTravel/ or https://www.facebook.com/johnsaboeofficial/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/johnsaboesfareasttravels/ Help others discover the podcast by writing a review in the iTunes Store:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/john-sa...
Angkor Wat/Siem Reap, Cambodia Overview-Planning Your Trip To The Biggest Religious Site On The Planet
February 15, 2019 06:56 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBAngkor Wat and the rest of the Angkor Ruins should definitely be included on your Southeast Asia itinerary. In this episode of the podcast I give you my overview and introduction to Siem Reap, the town where trips to the ruins are based from and advice on getting the most from the sites, especially if you are a photo enthusiast. As I mentioned in the podcast episode it is difficult to rent a motorbike in Siem Reap, in fact it's illegal. Some places will rent motorbikes to tourists and even so...
"Live From Asia" Series-Brief Discussion On Bhutan And Your Random Travel Questions
February 13, 2019 02:40 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB“Live From Asia” Your Random Travel Questions Live On Spreaker/Periscope. Send your questions or feedback to [email protected]. Follow me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/johnsaboesfareasttravels/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/FarEastAdventureTravel/ Support the podcast by becoming a patron and unlock exclusive content! Visit my Patreon page to see all of the offers now:https://www.patreon.com/FarEastTravels Help others discover the podcast by writing a positive review in the i...
"Live From Asia" Weekly Series-Your Random Travel Questions + Firecracker Blasts From Taipei!
February 11, 2019 03:04 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBWeekly Live From Asia-Taking Your Random Questions About Travel/Life In Asia. Don't forget every Sunday night at 10pmEST(New York) I take your live questions either on the chat feature on the Spreaker.com platform or watch live on Periscope! During this episode I was right in the middle of sacrifices and firecracker explosions on the first business day of the Lunar New Year in Taipei, Taiwan. I'm interrupted a few times while local businesses set off firecrackers to help bring good luck and p...
Chinese New Year's Eve Dinner-What I Ate? Plus A Visit To The Most Famous Temple Of Taiwan
February 09, 2019 04:27 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBXin Nian Kuai Le, Happy New Year! I have been so blessed to have been spending the Lunar New Year in Taiwan for the last few years. In this episode I will share with you what I ate on New Year's Eve with my host family and some audio from one of the most famous temples of Taiwan, The Longshan Temple. Thousands visit this temple during the first few days of the Lunar New Year and it's always inspiring especially to see the seniors come out to pray. For some it's obviously alot of effort physic...
Live Chinese New Years Eve Day In Taipei, Taiwan-What’s Happening?
February 04, 2019 05:16 - 16 minutes - 15 MBDuring the Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year Taipei literally empties out as many people travel to their hometown to enjoy the holiday. Streets are quieter, many local style restaurants close and the MRT lacks the usual crowds that ride the trains everyday. But if you look closer, particularly at the city's significant and historic temples, there are lots of people out for the first prayers of the new year. It's a wonderful experience to see everyone out with their families, especially the s...
Chinese New Year Market-Live in Taipei, Taiwan-Questions & Commentary
January 28, 2019 03:02 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBLive From The CNY Market in Taipei, Taiwan! More background on the festivities of Lunar New Year in Taiwan and Taipei, This past week many people received their Chinese New Year bonus, which can be up to the equivalent of 30% of a person's yearly salary. Needless to say the stores have been busy and of course were ready. But many will also wait until after the New Year before they start spending. Young people look forward to Chinese New Year and the hong bao they will receive, "lucky money", ...
Food Carts Vs. Restaurants In Vietnam-Your Questions On Food Safety
January 27, 2019 14:24 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBA recent viewer from my YouTube Channel, http://www.youtube.com/c/JohnSaboefareastadventuretravel, asked about eating at food carts in Vietnam versus eating establishments or restaurants. I think food carts can be just as safe to eat at as restaurants, in some cases even better! Especially if you think about the restaurants that have huge menus with dishes that might not be ordered as frequently as other items, upping the possibility of bad or spoiled food. In this episode I give suggestion...
Vietnam-South To North Itinerary-Trip Planning
January 25, 2019 08:34 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MBWhat cities should I include on my trip to Vietnam is the most common question I’m asked when discussing traveling in the country, especially when people are planning their south to north or north to south trip. This itinerary is from my 2016 six week trip. There may be some areas or cities you would want to add or subtract based on your interests. For example there aren’t really any opportunities to visit caves on this itinerary like Son Doong cave in Quang Bing Province or Phong Nha-Ke Bang...
Live From The Chinese New Year Market in Taipei, Taiwan-CNY/Lunar New Year in Asia
January 21, 2019 03:05 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBDihua Street Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year Market is the biggest one of it's kind in Taipei, Taiwan. The street is closed off to pedestrian traffic exclusively and each side of the street is lined with stalls selling speciality food items for the holiday. This market starts 2 weeks prior to CNY every year-this year the Lunar New Year falls on February 5th-The Year Of The Pig. Chinese New Year in The People's Republic Of China can be extremely hectic and exhausting for it's citizens with ...
Listener Questions-Off The Tourist Trail In Taipei, Tainan, Kaohsiung/Best Hub Cities-Singapore, Kuala Lumpur
January 19, 2019 14:31 - 20 minutes - 28 MBContinuing short form podcasts that answer your travel questions. I was asked by a loyal listener from Park City, Utah what are some activities to do that would be off the tourist trail in the Taiwan cities of Kaohsiung, Tainan, and Taipei. Here are the links for resources that will give you further descriptions of where I recommended. Included here are the Hayashi Department Store, Tainan Martial Arts Building, and Sicao Green Tunnel For Tainan:https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3272288 T...
Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Nepal- Listener Questions-What's It Like?
January 16, 2019 03:33 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBI'm starting a short-form version of the podcast with a question/answer format. Send me your questions about travel in East Asia, Southeast Asia, or South Asia. Whether it's ziplining in Laos, trekking in Nepal, finding a place for great pad thai in Bangkok, or where to go for awesome (shui jian bao, dumpling buns), in Taipei. Send me your questions to either [email protected], johnsaboesfareasttravels on Instagram, or Far East Adventure Travel or John Saboe Official on Facebook. This w...
Lonely Planet's Top 10 Destination Lists-Asian Countries/Cities-Discussion
January 14, 2019 03:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBStarting in January 2019 I will be going live on Spreaker(app & desktop) and Periscope and opening up discussions on travel topics. This week discussing Lonely Planet's top 10 Destinations for Countries and Cities in 2019 and their Asian picks. I always look forward to seeing LP's destination picks every year and there was one surprise for me and one I'm so grateful they chose. For cities Shenzhen, China was a bit of a surprise being mostly a place to go to do tech business. Shenzhen is consi...
Chinese New Year in Asia-What To Do, Where to Go!
January 12, 2019 14:38 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBI have been enjoying The Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year for several years now in Asia. It has become my most looked forward to celebration just because that's what everyone else looks forward to here, at least in East Asia and parts of Southeast Asia. I have seen so many wonderful festivals that take place around CNY and I have been fortunate enough to have had invitations for New Year's eve dinners so my experience of CNY is quite complete except for the fact that I didn't grow up with i...
Travel Resolutions For The New Year-General Q&A's-Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Taiwan, Japan
January 09, 2019 09:24 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBHave you made New Year's resolutions that include new and exciting travel plans? Awesome! What's holding you back? I see so many people talking themselves out of traveling until one day when they come into a windfall then go overboard and are let down by the whole experience. In this episode I talk briefly about traveling in Asia, costs, options, and why it's so important when you first start traveling, or haven't traveled in awhile to bite off a little bit at a time. Maybe visit one city as ...
Ho Chi Minh City(Saigon), Vietnam-The Megalopolis
January 01, 2019 15:47 - 19 minutes - 27 MBAfter spending a week in the rapidly growing Ho Chi Minh City more thoughts on the future of this megalopolis of Southern Vietnam. District 7 and 2 are expat enclaves with modern shopping facilities along with Western style restaurants and shopping. I think there are even more Western tourists along with visitors from across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. It has been just as interesting to watch the rapid growth of Saigon as it has to study the historical sites as well as getting ...
More From Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
December 29, 2018 14:50 - 8 minutes - 7.35 MBIn this latest broadcast from Ho Chi Minh City I’m coming to you from Cafe Vy near The Ben Thanh Market. I believe there is even a greater presence of Western tourists then 2 years ago. This city is definitely prepared with lots of amenities and a young workforce, one of the youngest and biggest on the planet per capita, that is capable of basic English speaking skills. The Vietnamese government recently reported their biggest year over year GDP growth in 11 years at 7.7%. When you look aroun...
Quick Update From Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
December 27, 2018 11:10 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MBI arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on Christmas Eve not expecting as many Christmas decorations and a vibrant acknowledgement of the holiday as I’ve noticed. Most Vietnamese don’t view the holiday as anything more than a fun time of year. Tet is the most important holiday in Vietnam and in 2019 it falls on February 5th, which will be the Year Of The Pig. It’s Vietnam’s Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year. Of course being the holiday week there is a strong presence of foreigners, in particular Weste...
Missing The Christmas Spirit In Asia-How Do I Cope
December 19, 2018 15:55 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBPeople often ask me what it's celebrating Christmas is like in Asia. Depending on which part of Asia you are located in it can feel as exuburent as anywhere in the West or other than commercial displays that offer fancing lighting and gigantic trees quite alientating. Christmas if it, along with Christianity had a chance to be established by a Western nation like Great Britain during colonization, then you'll find a pretty spirited atmosphere of Christmas. If however you are located in a regi...
Finding Accommodations In Asia-Part II
December 15, 2018 10:14 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBContinuing with tips and advice for finding accommodations in East/Southeast Asia. The biggest piece of advice I will pass on is to make sure you have your room booked at least a few days in advance of a weekend. This wasn't so much of a problem at one time but now with the huge emerging middle class of Southeast Asia it's best to have your weekend accomodations in place by midweek. Check in advance with your guesthouse, hostel, or hotel and let them know you'll be staying on through the week...
Finding Accommodations In Asia
December 14, 2018 09:40 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this episode I talk about finding accommodations in East Asia And Southeast Asia. First off the couple of oddities that you may not be used to, one of which are hotels or hostels that only occupy one or two floors of a building. Secondly the Capsule Hotels, which became famous in Japan but are now seen in Taiwan and Southeast Asia. If you're not familiar with them they are basically an elongated large cubby hole that can fit an average size person. Stacked on top of each other to maximize ...
Exhilarating Wildlife Experience-The Gibbon Project-Northeastern Cambodia
December 10, 2018 13:11 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBThe Gibbon Project in my opinion is one of the most exciting adventure and wildlife experiences in Asia. It's not like Laos's Gibbon Experience, where you zipline through the forest and stay in treehouses for a completely immersive jungle adventure, with an opportunity to hear wild gibbon singing and the off chance of seeing one at a distance. The Gibbon Project of Ratanakiri Province gets you up close to wild gibbon in their natural environment. The closest anywhere on the planet! In this ep...
Phnom Penh, Cambodia-Russian Market Neighborhood & Highlights
December 07, 2018 12:11 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBPhnom Penh is changing rapidly with modern development and investment taking over some neighborhoods. In this podcast I wanted to share briefly the Russian Market or Toul Tom Poung area as many visiting foreigners may find it interesting. Although the neighborhood is becoming gentrified there are still lots of signs of traditional Khmer culture and you must go say hi to Mr. Bounnerath at his Best Coffee in Phnom Penh coffee shop inside the Russian Market. Trendy bars, restaurants, the"hipster...
Christmas in Asia-What To Expect In The Way Of Celebrations
November 22, 2018 13:41 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBThis podcast relies on support from listeners like you! Become a patron and get access to exclusive while supporting production and travel expenses. Visit my Patreon page to see all of the offers:https://www.patreon.com/FarEastTravels Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in the USA! Other than expats you won't find anyone celebrating Thanksgiving in Asia but you will see signs of Christmas almost everywhere at this time of year. In this episode of the podcast I run through the regions letting you k...
Processing Travel Experiences/Adventures +EBC And Qingshan KIng Festival/Taiwan
November 18, 2018 14:27 - 16 minutes - 22 MBMy apologies for being silent over the last couple of weeks. I have been knee-deep in video editing of my Everst Base Camp Trek which as well encompasses processing the experience of the trip. I said to my friends who had accompanied me on the trek that it would take some time, weeks or months to fully process the experience. Especially since it was their first trip to Asia and trekking in the Himalaya. For me, even though I have trekked to Everest Base Camp before and visited the country mul...
Typhoons In Taiwan/Everest Base Camp Audio Sounds
November 01, 2018 13:51 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBTyphoons can have a devastating impact on Taiwan and other countries in Asia/Pacific. As I record this podcast Typhoon Yutu having had a devastating effect on Northern Philippines was leaving the region but leaving lots of precipitation behind in Taiwan. For Taiwanese, typhoons are a normal part of life, during the season between June and November. I talk about some of my past typhoon experiences. For travellers as long as you stay indoors and take advice from locals you'll usually be only in...
How To Travel In Asia With Little Or No Money-Working Holiday Visas/Volunteer Work
October 29, 2018 13:07 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBI truly hope after these last two podcasts I've published that anyone who listens will feel more empowered to take the next step to follow their dream of traveling in Asia or anywhere else for that matter. You don't need a huge savings account to travel. If you keep an open mind and think of travel as not just a regular two week vacation that you're accustomed to but a complete immersion in a different culture and way of life that can involve several weeks, months or longer! You'll then see ...