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If you're thinking of heading away on an exotic trip to Japan, wait just one moment. While there are loads of fascinating things to see in this country, the last thing you want to do is cause offense. The problem is that their customs are…

Until I took my first trip to South Korea in 2015, I only had one picture of the country in my mind: skyscrapers. When I thought “South Korea,” my thoughts sprung to the bustling streets of Seoul. When I arrived, I was shocked by how…

Summer feels far away, especially for those of us who are teachers. If you want to travel this summer, though, it’s time to start searching for destinations and plane tickets! (Especially if you want to travel abroad.) If Asia is on your…

Did you make a resolution to travel more or be more financially savvy? Traveling and saving money seems like an oxymoron, but you can do both and stick to your resolutions. Click HERE for a list of New Year Resolutions for Travelers.…

Being a tourist seems to paint a giant target on your back. Con artists and thieves like to prey on foreigners who wonder into their web. Locals aren't an exception, but they tend to be a bit savvier. When you are hundreds of miles away…

Really, this story can pretty much be applied to most of Thailand, but my personal experience was in Bangkok. Thailand is one of the most beautiful countries in Asia and although tourism went down by a lot after the 2004 tsunami, it still…

Singapore is often known as the hub of international travel. Singapore Airlines being one of the best airlines in the world, chances are that even if you don’t spend time in Singapore, you’ll at least travel through Singapore once in your…

My husband and I visited China in November 2011. We were planning to go to Thailand however, Bangkok was suffering from severe flooding and we thought it best to change our travel arrangements. We normally travel alone but this time we…

In July 2007 we traveled to Chennai (Madras) India and spent seven weeks at The Residency Towers in Chennai.  We chose to stay at The Residency Towers because we planned to be there four weeks and the price was reasonable for a suite.  …