What is ‘fair trade’ and why should we care? If you love coffee, then it’s worth understanding the impact this popular drink has on the (often indigenous) folks who grow it. With it’s ever-increasing popularity in the western and the…
“Better to ride … Better to get lost down the wrong road, disoriented by winding byways and a maze of tiny lanes.” What a superb day! Yesterday I rented a 100cc motorcycle and toured the hills, highways and byways of…
Healing Travel is on the rise. A top-choice destination for a holistic holiday in the East can be found in the northern reaches of Thailand. If you love travel and healthy living, then you’ll love the Spa Chiang Mai. Check…
Is there a Pan-Asian Zeitgeist? What makes Asia Asia? Is it simply a matter of geographic location? Is it related to cultural traditions, mores or habits? Is it about climate, language families or something else all together? And for that…
Just because …. that’s why I’m giving you this list of some of my favorite things about the places I’ve been in Asia. This includes, in no particular order, foods, monuments, cultural behaviors, stories, styles, and of course, UNESCO World…
If you’re idea a a good travel experience is to explore a culture’s ancient monuments and religious sites, then a visit to the Sun Temple at Modhera, in Gujarat India, is well worth your while. Dedicated to Surya (a sun…
When I was just 11 years old, a small boutique opened up in our local shopping mall. It was called the Purple Banana, and in it were exotic imported textiles, incense, furnishings and home decor from India. The first time…
I’ve discovered what’s been one of India’s best-kept travel secrets … the State of Gujarat! If you like Asia, travel and food, then India is a must-see destination! Now, when I say ‘India’ this could mean different things to different…
The elegant Celadon restaurant at Bangkok’s Sukhothai Hotel is a pleasure just to sit and sip a wine at. But with their new chef Jimmy, diners have a delightful new menu to savor, too! Celadon Unveils New Chef New Menu…
Organized Chaos, Why you should visit a Bangkok Market In the midst of this nonstop city lies its soul. It is perhaps my favorite aspect of this bustling city. The local Talat. Organized chaos in a parking lot,…