Exploring China

It's easy to get off the beaten path in China. Hangzhou is mostly a domestic destination, but is the stuff of legends. Henan is the home of the Shaolin Temple, Ningxia is a desert province, and Xiamen is one of the most pleasant cities in all of China.
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Cambodia

Here's a few articles about some lesser kown spots in Cambodia:
Kampong Cham is where the real Cambodia is on display. Battambang is a good stopping off point for overlanders. Adventurers will dig Banlung. Bokor National Park, seen in the movie City of Ghosts, is a haunting and rugged place to visit. Finally Kep is Cambodia's best kept secret. And don't forget where to stay in Cambodia.

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Beijing is one of the best places to eat in China. Roast duck should be on every traveler's menu.
Meanwhile, it is all happening in southern China. Guangzhou is at the center of China's modernization, but retains much of its charm. There is also one of the most happening nightlife scenes south of Shanghai. Taiwan's old port city, Tainan has tourist delights despite being off the beaten path. I also gave my love to Nanjing, one of my favorite places in China.
Myanmar has gone through some political termoil of late, but is still a good place to visit, as is the old colonial capital of Mandalay.
A reader at hubpages wanted to know about hotels in Cambodia, so I obliged.

Chilling out in Malaysia, temperature wise, is not always easy, except in the cool Cameron Highlands.

I haven't mentioned Nepal yet, but this trekking mecca is worth an article, as is its colorful city, Kathmandu.

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Colorful and historic Malacca is a good place to visit. While there's lots to see, the best part is experiencing local life. Chiang Mai is a somewhat quaint city in Northern Thailand with mountains and temples. Meanwhile, Dalat lies in Vietnam's mountains and offers similar treks. If you're into cities, Manila is an awesome one to check out. There's pretty much anything anyone could want. Taiwan is known for Taipei, but its second largest city, Kaohsiung, is a growing city with lots to do. Busan, like Kaohsiung, is a port city, but it is a truly international one, full of Korean culture and tasty seafood. Culture fans, don't forget some great festivals coming up in the next couple of months in Hong Kong.

China and Vietnam

I've been writing about some of China's best places to visit. So far, I've written up Dalian, Shanghai, Xi'an, and Chengdu. I've also mentioned Nha Trang, one of my personal favorites (though not for its beaches. Check the link to find out more).

More on China is upcoming.

Backpacker Fodder

Well, I will readily aqdmit that my travels began with me in the guise of a backpacker, traveling around on a few dollars a day, searching for one cool experience after another. I admit I wasn't really trying to learn anything or immerse myself in the culture of any given place. Still, I have a soft spot in my heart and fond memories of some of the places I visited.
The best of all, I think was Vientiane, which I consider to be the ultimate chill out spot in SE Asia. Sihanoukville comes in a close second. And of course, everyone has to experience Bangkok on their first trip to The S.E.A. And, I've heard that Mae Hong Son is a new hot spot for trekking in Thailand's hill country.
Indonesia was a little harder for me to love, but, aside from Jakarta, I enjoyed the tangible history and culture of its sound-alike city, Yogyakarta.
More coming every day: Check back soonest.

Korea and Taiwan

I've written about these two places at hubpages. Though I've spent a limited amount of time in each place, I would definitely go back again if the opportunity presented itself.
I've written about Korea before, but I've added articles about eating in Korea, as well as an overview of Incheon, Seoul's giant suburb. Of course, one thing that makes Korea such a unique place to visit is its temples. And then, of course, there's Seoul's nightlife.

Taiwan is a great place to visit. Though it lacks the energy of Hong Kong, it has plenty to do at night and ample sights to see. The main attraction, for me anyway, is the scenery of Taiwan's mountains and coastline.

I don't know if I've mentioned my article, on hubpages, of course, about China's weather.

That's all for now. As summer vacation gets in to gear, I'm hoping to keep posting at hubpages several times a day, and maybe even start writing stuff especially for this blog again.

Two Cities

Hong Kong: Festivals, More Festivals, and Transportation

Singapore: The Green City, Eating, Shopping, and Getting Around.

In my opinion, these are two of the best cities in Asia to visit, as you can tell from the number of articles I've devoted to them. Read up.

More Soonest. Stay tuned.

Travel tips

I've published some more travel articels on Hubpages. Indochina's New year is celebrated with the Water Festival, but it's not always a good time to visit. Getting around in Kuala Lumpur can be a hassle unless you know what you're doing. Also, China's weather is as diverse as any in the world. And, artsy type will be crazy for Hanoi, Vietnam's art capital.
I'm on vacation now, so more's coming at hubpages soon. Also planning to bust out a new blog sometime this month.

A Lot to Share

Lots of new articles I haven't mentioned here yet. Eating is a big part of every holiday (for me, at least), and such is the case in Phnom Penh. It's definitely one of the most interesting places to catch a bite. Korea and Macau are known for the DMZ and casinos, respectively. But there's a lot more. Finally, the beaches of Vung Tau offer a chill-out spot near Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. More coming soonest.