Did you know that you don’t have to be a professional mountaineer to see Mount Everest? Here are various ways to get to Everest Base Camp. Mount Everest has drawn the interest of adventure travelers since it became known as the world’s tallest mountain. Legendary mountaineers such as Sir Edmund[...]
Looking for the best ryokan in Hakone? Hakone Kowakien Tenyu might be your answer — read my review here. Best Ryokan in Hakone Just an hour outside of Tokyo lies the mountain town of Hakone, a serene haven of green forests, hot spring onsens and vermillion torii gates. It’s a[...]
Planning to travel for two weeks in Japan? I've come up with the ultimate 2 week Japan itinerary for first-time visitors who want to see the best of the country. Japan is like nowhere else on Earth. From the moment you land in Japan, it’s as if you’ve arrived on a different planet. Expe[...]
Planning a road trip in Japan? This guide to driving in Japan will get you prepared to hit the road! There's something special about road trips: the open road represents freedom and adventure. Alberto and I have always enjoyed exploring on two wheels, and even more so now that we have a daughter. Re[...]
For those curious about the lunar new year, here is a guide on how we celebrate Chinese New Year and our traditions in Singapore. Chinese New Year Celebrations In the oriental world, the year has only just begun. We’re currently in Singapore, ringing in the Year of the Pig with my family and f[...]
Trekking in Tibet is the ultimate goal for avid hikers. If the lofty heights don’t scare you, check out my guide to trekking in Tibet to plan your adventure. For hikers with lofty ambitions, Tibet will sure to satisfy any kind of craving for adrenaline and challenge. Often dubbed the ‘Roof[...]
Tajikistan travel isn't for the faint-hearted, but it can be rewarding and refreshing. Here's my detailed up-to-date Tajikistan travel guide. Central Asia — affectionately known as the ‘Stans’ — sprawls across a large part of the continent, covering high mountains, vast deserts and stepp[...]
Welcome to the Holy Land of Tibet! Here's my guide on where to stay, where to eat and best things to do in Lhasa. Lhasa is a spiritual place that has the power to move even the most hardened traveler. Its name itself translates to mean "Place of the Gods"— and it’s easy to see why once yo[...]
A collection of my best photos of Tajikistan that will hopefully inspire you to travel there someday. Almost everyone I know has never heard of Tajikistan. And yet, having just returned from Tajikistan from my second WildJunket Tour, I cannot believe what the world is missing out on. Yes, it[...]
Taipei is an exciting and vibrant city in Asia that's often overlooked by travelers. Here's a look at some awesome things to do in Taipei, Taiwan, a complete travel guide! On my short trip to Taiwan, I celebrated the milestone of reaching my 100th country. This trip was a particularly special o[...]
If you are looking to travel Tibet, this post will show you some of the best Tibet itinerary ideas to help you plan your own adventure. Tibet is a spiritual place that has the power to move even the most hardened traveler. This remote, far-flung region is seemingly in a world of its own, with f[...]
Here's a story from my friend, Marco Ferrarese, about his experience traveling Nagaland, India. If Nagaland piques your interest, join me on a group trip to Nagaland for the Hornbill Festival tour in December 2017 -- find out more here! Welcome to Nagaland, India! “Look,” the passenger n[...]
After leading my first tour to Tibet, I'm sharing a detailed Tibet travel guide with all the information on how to travel Tibet, things to do and where to stay in Tibet. Tibet is called the ‘Roof of the World’ for good reason: With an average elevation exceeding 4,500 metres (14,800 ft), t[...]
Heading to Tibet soon? Here are some things you should know before your trip to Tibet. Monks, monasteries and mountains — Tibet is a spiritual place that has the power to move even the most hardened traveler. This remote, far-flung region is seemingly in a world of its own, with fabled villa[...]
A look at some of my best pictures of Tibet: from its landscapes to people. Tibet is called the ‘Roof of the World’ for good reasons: With an average elevation exceeding 4,500 metres (14,800 ft), the Tibetan Plateau is sometimes the world's highest and largest plateau, with an area of 2,500,0[...]
When's the best time to visit Bali? I'd say during Nyepi, the Balinese New Year. Here's my experience celebrating Nyepi in Bali. The streets of Ubud are filled with hundreds of people – all dressed in multi-hued, kebaya blouses and batik-print sarong cloth wrapped around their waists. Priests cla[...]
In the past two years of traveling with our baby to 15 countries, Bali tops them all as the most family-friendly destination we've been. Here is a detailed guide on traveling Bali with kids. I’ve lost count of the number of traveling families we’ve seen and met on this trip. After all, Ba[...]
Is living in Bali all it's made out to be? We've spent three months experience the Bali digital nomad life as a family. Here's what I like (and dislike) about living on this island. Greetings from the island of Gods! After a month or so of traveling in Singapore, Laos and East Timor, we have now fou[...]
For the curious traveler, here’s my East Timor travel guide with tips on how to navigate your way around Asia's newest nation, Timor-Leste. East Timor, or Timor-Leste as it is called now, is a country that is rarely under the tourist radar. It is after all the newest country in Asia, having gaine[...]
My Best Photos of Maldives Maldives is the stuff of dreams: spearmint blue water, powdery sand, swaying palm trees and ridiculously dreamy resorts. Perfect for a Maldives Photo Gallery. Having visited many island nations - Fiji, Hawaii, Mauritius, the Philippines, and more - I'm pretty hard[...]
Have you always dreamt of staying in an overwater bungalow in Maldives? Here's our experience. Hint: It was just as amazing as we imagined! With clear skies overhead and the shimmering aqua mint water beneath my feet, I'm sitting on the deck of our overwater bungalow, looking out to the sea tha[...]
Experiencing Scuba Diving in the Maldives [dropcap]A[/dropcap]s we descend into the depths of the Indian Ocean, the strong waves and whipping winds are replaced by clear-as-glass water and a kaleidoscope of colors. Marine life of all sizes and characteristics surround us. My dive instructor and I[...]
Singapore is a special place for me. It's where I was born and raised, and where I spent almost 20 years of my life. Regardless of how much time I've been away, Singapore is and always will be my home. Every time I go back, there's always something new to explore -- be it a new museum, park or h[...]
[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ittle atolls rise from the dark blue water like droplets of turquoise pearls, in different shapes and sizes. There are hundreds, if not thousands of them, scattered randomly all over the Indian Ocean. It's as if Mother Earth had sprinkled a handful of sapphire gems into the s[...]
Traveling North Korea was nothing like what I imagined. Here are the 10 things that surprised me. North Korea has earned itself quite a few names: Axis of Evil, Hermit Kingdom, and the Iron Walls. Better known as the Democratic Republic of Korea (DPRK), it is one of the most isolated nations in the[...]
Atop an open-roofed jeep, we bounced across the muddy floodplains like a group of explorers out on a mission. Indeed, we were on a mission: to find Asian elephants in the wild. I had seen wild elephants many times but never in Asia — and being a wildlife buff, it was about time to s[...]
In the very center of Sri Lanka stands one of the country’s most iconic historical sites, Sigiriya Rock (Sinhalese for “Lion Rock”) — a massive column of rock that doubles as an ancient palace and historical site. From afar, it looks like a simple rock mount jutting out from a sea of greener[...]
Terracotta-roofed pagodas tower over the squares and courtyards. Narrow cobblestone streets weave their way between the houses, red-brick temples, stone statues and cisterns. Artisans are drying their pottery out in the open, while women weave cloth and knead clay by the roadside. This is Bhaktap[...]
The pointy snow-slathered peaks of the Himalayan Ranges stretch across my horizon like an endless sea of mountains. A blue haze covers the lower portion of the mountains, giving the illusion that they are floating in the air. Where I’m standing is almost 5,250 feet (1,600m) above sea level —[...]
The highlight of my trip to Nepal was the Annapurna Foothills Trek. Here's my experience doing the trek and a guide on how you can do it yourself. It’s almost late evening by the time we arrive in Nayapul, the starting point of the Annapurna Foothills Trek. After a hectic eight-hour drive from Ka[...]