A trip to the unexplored Himalayas The Manaslu Circuit Trek is among the least crowded routes in Nepal, often regarded as one of the country’s most unspoiled and authentic trekking experiences. This trek leads through […]
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[Spoiler: It’s mostly good!] Although it’s off most people’s radar, Cycling around Taiwan is an ideal destination. The terrain is varied and the infrastructure for cycling is well developed and maintained. It’s a visually stunning
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9 Things You Didn’t Know about Korea and Koreans I’ve traveled to the Republic of Korea (South Korea) more than 10 times over the past 18 years. Over that period I’ve noticed many aspects of
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My first photo exhibition is now up in Anchorage, AK. Most of my readers won’t be able to make it so I’m putting part of the show online here at Bohemian Traveler. I wanted to
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Why Myanmar is the best place to travel in Southeast Asia I recently went back to Myanmar for the second time. Now, even more so than the first time, I am convinced that Myanmar is
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Kathmandu in Photos Most people associate Nepal with mountains. Rightly so. The Himalaya stretch over 2400 km through 5 countries and include 10 of 14 of the world’s 8000-meter peaks. Nepal is right in the middle
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Why I’m Going to Myanmar (Again) In the fall of 2013, I went to Myanmar. Only a few days before that, I had found out that Dustin Main, the voice behind the blog A Skinny Escape,
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What You Need to Know about Traveling in Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan is a small, mountainous country in Central Asia. Its landlocked territory is home to the semi-nomadic Kyrgyz people as well as other ethnic groups. Summers here
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Nepal via Instagram Travel in Nepal is an awakening of the senses. You can’t smell the incense or freshly-ground spices wafting out of shops or battle through the dusty streets of Thamel without being here
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Why I’m going to Kyrgyzstan The small Central Asian Republic of Kyrgyzstan has a lot of good things going for it. Unfortunately, it’s relatively remote and obscure. They can’t change their location so it’s their obscurity they’re trying to
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Nepal: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly — A Realistic Look at Traveling in Nepal This post continues in the series I started with The Philippines: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
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On a cold night in January 1968, 31 North Korean spy commandos cut through the most heavily fortified border in the world. Undetected by South Korean military personnel, they moved by foot through the night,
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Andong Hahoe Folk Village Andong Hahoe Folk Village is one of the best places in Korea to experience a traditional village. Although it has become popular with tourists, it has maintained its traditional architecture and
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Memories of my Mongolia Gobi Trip About 15 kilometers outside of Ulaanbaatar, at a seemingly insignificant spot, we turned off the road and followed a set of faint tire tracks. We wouldn’t drive on another
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Traveling Tokyo on a Tight Budget Some think traveling Tokyo on a tight budget is impossible. While traveling in a country’s largest city is almost always more expensive than the rest of the country, the
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Getting local: Dhaka Cycle Rickshaws In Dhaka cycle rickshaws are the preferred mode of transport. CNGs (tuk-tuks, or auto rickshaws) are popular for longer trips, but for short trips of only a couple
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How I saved $1,249 dollars traveling in Japan Japan has a reputation for being a very expensive country. But actually, it’s on par or slightly cheaper than Western Europe and North America. I’ve learned how
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As part of the popular via Instagram series of posts, I’ve decided to continue with the theme that included Bangladesh via Instagram, Peru via Instagram, and the Australian Outback via Instagram to bring you Japan via
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Japan is not as expensive as its reputation might lead one to believe. Misconceptions have led prospective visitors to place the country as the holy grail of destinations, a place that they one day may
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Cycling across the Kampong Cham Bamboo bridge to Koh Paen Although Kampong Cham is Cambodia’s third largest city, it hardly feels it. Its relaxed atmosphere and small-town vibe are a good thing for travelers,
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Before traveling to Bangladesh I had read accounts of travelers falling in love with the country. Charmed by the supreme friendliness of the country’s people, there will always be a special place in their heart
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Bangladesh is a fascinating and under-visited country. Its neighbor, India, usually receives most of the attention, as well as tourist traffic. When Bangladesh is making headlines, it’s so often for a natural disaster that has
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Visiting Fatumenasi Village West Timor We came down the mountain from Fatumenasi in the back of a small truck, sitting on narrow boards which were laid across to act a seat. There were about ten
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