Asia

Visiting Hong Kong is fabulous but, for a budget traveler, it’s not always cheap. Much of the money you’ll spend in Hong Kong, other than a cheap airfare,…

During my years teaching in Thailand, I’ve met and become friendly with a number of teachers who later moved on to teach English in Japan. Knowing that Japan…

How to Find and Book a Cheap Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia One of my favorite destinations is Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia or, as the locals call it, KL….

Which are the Best Rooftop Bars in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia? One of the wonderful things about living in Asia is the huge number of rooftop bars in cities…

Which are the Best Korean Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia? In many parts of Asia, everything Korean is incredibly popular. Korean pop music (K-pop) and soap operas, Korean…

How to Apply for a Work Visa for Teaching English (EFL) in Asia If you are planning on teaching English in Asia, one of the things you will…

On one of my trips to Kuala Lumpur recently, I stayed at the Swiss Inn Hotel on Jalan Sultan and Petaling Street in the heart of Chinatown. The…

  Korea is one of the most popular countries for native English speakers who want to teach English overseas. The culture, the people, the history and the experience,…

If you’re looking for something a little unusual on your next trip to Malaysia, you shouldn’t miss paying a visit to the World Kite Festival in Pasir Gudang. An…

The first time I went shopping in Vietnam, I was incredibly surprised by the aggressiveness of the sellers and the difficulty of getting a cheap price. Used to…

If you want a more rural cheap holiday with paddy fields, beautiful state parks, sugar cane plantations, traditional markets, cities with a more relaxed way of life and…

A few years ago, I visited Melaka, Malaysia on a short one-day trip and loved it so much I was soon back there again for longer. In the…

Every time I visit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I make sure I try a new restaurant. New to me, but not to Kuala Lumpur, last week I ate lunch…

Asia is a continent that has been known for using food as medicine for thousands of years. The Chinese talk about it as balancing ‘yin’ and ‘yang’. Here…

  If you haven’t taken a train in Myanmar (otherwise known as Burma), you might want to watch this video for tips on how to catch a train…

Penang has excellent cheap budget hotels that you’ll love Penang is one of Malaysia’s best vacation destinations and its where holidaymakers go for world-famous food, stunning beaches, fascinating…

Beijing, China’s capital city, is a phenomenal city and one of the most traveled to destinations in Asia. Home of the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Summer…

Although many visitors see Malaysia’s cities and towns when they visit the country, many more are heading to Malaysia’s beautiful national parks to participate in the outdoor activities…

  When I lived in the US, my favorite coffee shop was The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Imagine my surprise therefore, on my first trip to Kuala…

I love just about all things Malaysian – well, all things except LCCT, Kuala Lumpur’s Low Cost Carrier Terminal – a terminal I’ve been through far too many…

  At least four times a year I head to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for a short holiday and, while there, usually end up at the Suria KLCC Mall…

The Tropicana Resort and Casino is in the rundown,seedy border town of Poipet, Cambodia but, surprisingly, it’s a lovely hotel Most foreign expats living in Thailand will eventually…