Snake island, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines. Photo credit: iStock.Beginners guide to travel in the Philippines The Philippines, an archipelago of 7,641 islands, is home to a population of more than 100 million, comprising more than 100 cultural minority groups. With its picturesque beaches, rich culture, and delicious cuisine, it truly lives up to its motto of “more fun in the Philippines.” The warmth and hospitality of the Filipino people add to the many reasons to travel in the Philippines. With so much to see and do, this beginners guide to travel in the Philippines will help you make the m ..read more

Flower seller on Dal Lake in Kashmir. Photo credit: Suzanne Wanders Delhi10 New places to go in India in 2023 India is blessed with a seemingly unending list of great destinations. A subcontinent, you can find soaring Himalayan mountains, vast deserts, lush jungles, tropical beaches … almost every type of landscape on earth is found in India. The best places to visit in India include bustling cities, pristine national parks, rural regions dotted with villages, and world-renowned monuments and ruins. To say there is a lot to see and do in India is an understatement. However, most foreign visito ..read more

Phuket is an island off the coast of Thailand, in the Andaman Sea, popular with tourists from around the globe. It’s a tourism hotspot, a beautiful, tropical island – lined with about 30 incredible white-sand beaches – that also has an international airport, hundreds of resorts in every price range, and loads of activities from fine dining to scuba diving. While Phuket is an appealing tropical getaway destination, it’s also highly developed and it can take some work to get away from the crowds and traffic jams. However, in spite of its popularity, there are offbeat, unique, unusual, and local ..read more

I love shopping in Delhi! Since my first trip to India in 2005, I have spent a lot of time in Delhi prowling the markets, bazaars, malls, and boutiques. I know the shopping malls, clothes markets, and the best places for shopping in Delhi like the back of my hand.  Though I am usually just window shopping, and not buying, I find wandering the markets to be a fun and informative cultural exercise. I find it a great way to engage with local women and learn about customs – as well as get fashion and beauty tips. You can also try the famous foods of Delhi as you shop, as there are usuall ..read more

Street food in Asia is among the best in the world, and the street food of Vietnam is no exception. In Asia, life is lived out in the open. Eating fresh, tasty, and often spicy food in the streets is part of the social life of most Asian countries including Vietnam. Mi quang. Photo credit: Kat Smith, A Way Abroad.Street food and drinks to try in Vietnam Guest post by Kat Smith of A Way Abroad. Kat Smith, the founder of A Way Abroad, has been living around the world for the past 10 years. She recently lived in Vietnam for three of those years. Call me crazy but I firmly believe that the best fo ..read more

IN ALMOST EVERY COUNTRY, some of the best food available is street food, and Italy is no exception. Street food in Italy is just as tasty, delicious, and wonderful as many of the other dishes Italy is famous for around the world. Moreover, different cities and regions are known for speciality street foods that often can’t be found anywhere else in Italy.  One of the best ways to get to know the culture of Italy, is to find out the specialty regional foods, including the street foods, and try them as you travel. When in Naples, you can’t miss Neapolitan Pizza of course! And in Sicily, the ..read more

INDIA HAS SOME of the best beaches in the world, from the white sand beaches of Goa, to the palm fringed beaches of Kerala, to the tranquil beaches of Karnataka. With more than 7,500 kilometres of tropical coastline, there are beaches for everyone in India. There are many, many others but this is our guide to the best beaches in India. Many coastal areas in India are lined with famous beaches that feature dramatic cliffs, excellent surfing, underwater cave diving, dolphin watching cruises, amusement parks, traditional rituals, gorgeous sunsets, and much, much more. The longest beach in In ..read more

Sign for Sunderban Tiger Reserve THE SUNDERBANS IS A region that crosses India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It’s a massive mangrove forest, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, and known for a wide range of fauna such as the Royal Bengal tiger, Ganges River dolphin, estuarine crocodile, and many more rare and endangered species. The Sunderbans is on the Bay of Bengal, the largest bay in the world. Numerous rivers feed into it, including the mighty Ganga (Ganges), Brahmaputra, and Meghna. The delta created by these rivers is a vast and diverse marine ecosystem that includes the Sundarbans ..read more

Looking for the best Thai food in Thailand on many trips Table with a view! Lunch with a view of Wat Arun at Chakrabongse Villas in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand is one of the top tourist destinations in Asia for many reasons that include the tropical climate, the beautiful beaches, the warm and friendly people, and Thai cuisine! From traditional foods, to popular Thai dishes such as pad thai, to street food in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, Thai food is always tasty and delicious.  Thai food (along with Indian and Japanese) is one of my top three favourite cuisines, and I have been to Thailand ab ..read more

Complete Guide To Corbett National Park and tiger reserve Corbett. The very word evokes feelings of excitement, adventure, danger … and thrilling images of magnificent beasts wandering freely among tall grasses, dense jungles, and among the rolling hills of the Himalayan foothills in Kumaon. Corbett National Park and Tiger Reserve, named after legendary hunter turned conservationist Jim Corbett, is a mythical landscape to me, a sanctuary for nature, birds, and animals to survive, a place of stories and legends. Jim Corbett was a hunter of man-eating tigers and leopards, one of India’s first co ..read more