Asia

With awe-inspiring scenery, tasty cuisine and a rich historical and cultural past, Vietnam is full of hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. These three tours will open doors into Vietnam you never knew existed and allow travelers to see, feel, taste and truly experience this beautiful country.

If you’ve got 3 weeks or less to explore the great expanses of China, check out one of these 4 tours that will show you the biggest and best highlights of this populous Asian nation. From the metropolitan mega centers of Beijing and Hong Kong to the spectacular Three Gorges, mountains of Tibet and impressive Great Wall of China, you will not be disappointed with the sights, smells and tastes of this magnificent country.

If you’ve always wanted to visit the land of elephants and gorgeous beaches, but weren’t sure how to go about planning your vacation, then check out these three adventure tours perfect for first-timers to Thailand

The less traveled road has its challenges, but Stephen Chien thinks the rewards are well worth it – especially in China’s great outdoors, which is perfect for biking, hiking, swimming and climbing through scenery that has inspired poets and artists for thousands of years.

Pieter Black explores the USS Liberty in Bali, Indonesia.

Shyam K.C. details information on trekking some of the world’s highest peaks.

Khao Sok National Park in Thailand is, quite simply, nature at her best. Whether you’re looking for a holiday full of
adventure or one with plenty of time for relaxation, this stunning rainforest oasis will leave you with a lasting
impression and a desire to return time and time again to this secret piece of paradise.

John Spampinato goes off in search of nature in Laos, wondering how far the country has fallen off the world’s radar screen.

Don Shannon tackles Mt. Kinnabalu, the highest mountain in SE Asia.

Don Shannon does some hardcore caving in Gunung Mulu National Park

Cat George highlights options for finding ger accommodation in Mongolia.

Llew Bardecki and his Aussie companion trek over Pakistan’s snowy Shandur Pass before it opens for jeep travel in the spring.

Jay Jacobson thinks on his return trip to Vietnam that the country has changed dramatically in the past 13 years.

Riding on elephant back in the Nepalese jungle, Mari Gold encouters a rhino. She freaks, but the elepahant triumps.

This is a review of the company Yoyage Vietnam in Vietnam.

An hour into Ed Abell’s journey there his son sat, defeated and completely unimpressed with Dad’s dream.

Joseph Ferris takes an old Minsk motorcycle off the beaten path in Vietnam.

This is a review of Godogoro Trek and Tours in Pakistan.

This is a review of Extreme Club, a rafting company in the Ural Mountains of Russia.

Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Pench Tiger Reserves are famous for thier tigers and the history behind them. Visited by a large number of tourists they are much preferred destination for tiger safari and game veiwing in India.

At the final rest shelter, Leif Pettersen sat down, drank lots of water and took careful measure of his condition. He was either going to have to finish this thing, ask for a helicopter rescue or throw himself off a cliff.

Ken Siliver goes trekking in the clouds of India.

Marilyn Grashow rides a horse through Mongolia.

The staggering beauty of China is the highlight of a journey to the Middle Kingdom, but there is more to be discovered than breathtaking scenes of nature. China is a land of serenity, antiquity, legend, and Buddhist enlightenment, all wound up in her landscapes, and all accessible with your own two feet.

Jane Tantanstar treks through jungles in Nepal.

Randy Gaudet reviews his experience with elephants, hill tribes and treks in northern Thailand.

Christine Chan highlights great resources for those taking trips to explore one’s roots.

Wassi-ur-Rehman discusses how to save the leopards of Pakistan.

After working in East Timor for four years, Wyant Lauterman knows all the best dive spots of this developing country.

Marcello Montebon has the ultimate Philippines. He scuba dived, caught air on a jet ski, and even managed to get his guide arrested.