Far East Travels Video Podcast is inspired by Rick Steves, Lonely Planet, Anthony Bourdain, and National Geographic. Travel advice and inspiration from the Himalaya to the remote jungles of Norther Laos. Travels through Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Borneo, Japan, Taiwan, India, Nepal, Korea and beyond.
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An Eclectic Selection Of Tokyo’s Top Neighborhoods
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 me
Boating, Hiking, Discovering Pokhara, Nepal’s World Peace Pagoda
Pokhara is the second largest city in Nepal. Situated on Phewa Lake it’s close proximity to the Annapurna range of the Himalaya makes it a trekking center for the world-famous Annapurna Circuit. To get some advice on things to see and do in Pokhara,
Petronas Twin Towers-KL Malaysia’s Star Attraction Tour
The Petronas Towers were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998-2004. Take a tour of this remarkable landmark of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia with stops on the 41, 83rd, and 86th floors.
Luang Prabang, Laos-Drowning In Buddhism And Laos New Year
Luang Prabang, Laos is one of the most picturesque towns in Southeast Asia. The name literally translates to Royal Buddha image. It’s rich history, beautiful architecture combined with a strong Buddhist monastic community makes it a place all too tempt.
Discovering Ancient Gods, Ghosts And Organic Grains-Kagbeni, Nepal
Kagbeni is one of the most interesting villages in all of Nepal with it’s take on Western shopping and food culture. But it’s much more than that. Ancient Bonn Animist beliefs, statues and a picturesque location in the Kala Gandaki,
Taipei 101’s New Years Eve Blast Off- 2016
When you walk through the crowds around Taipei 101, Taipei City Hall and the Xinyi Shopping District of Taipei, Taiwan on December 31st, New Years Eve, you might not believe that this is not the most important celebration of the year.
Nature’s Hindu Temple Offering-Batu Caves, Malaysia
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 l.
Lighting The Christmas Spirit of Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwan’s most important holiday celebration is Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, as many know it. But for Taipei and the rest of the country they put on a pretty good show for Christmas, considering everyone works on the 25th.
Namsan-Hike Above Megalopolis Seoul, South Korea
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.
South India’s Backpacker Beach Pilgrimage-Varkala
I am really enjoying discovering the treasures of Kerala, one of five states that makes up the region of South India. On my latest journey through the state I have been traveling down the coast visiting some of the beach resorts many adventurous travel...