THAILAND NEW 60 DAY VISA EXEMPTION FOR 93 COUNTRIES
In this episode a brief overview of Thailand's new offer of a 60 day visa exemption for citizens of 93 countries. Plus how to deal with need...
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Far East Adventure Travel. Inspiring, entertaining. Let John Saboe take you on journeys filled with spiritual celebrations and rituals, ancient festivals thrilling wildlife safaris, trekking...
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Is Danang, Vietnam Right For You?
I am back after a much too long hiatus from the podcast! In this episode I run through what it takes currently to stay long term in Danang,...
Hoi An, Vietnam Travel Advice From The "Ancient Town"
Hoi An, the Unesco World Heritage Site's streets are busting at the seams with visitors. It certainly appears that the old town has returned...
5 More Annoyances To Watch Out For In Vietnam
In this episode I discuss 5 more typical annoyances or things tourists should be aware of when visiting Vietnam, especially for the first ti...
Vietnam Will Introduce 90 Day eVisas Beginning August 15
It's finally happening! Vietnam's National Assembly agreed to extend the current 30 day tourist eVisa to 90 days for 80 countries. This will...
5 Annoyances Or Scams You Can Avoid In Vietnam
In this episode I run down 5 common mistakes or uncomfortable situations you can avoid on your first trip to Vietnam. Some could be consider...
Vietnam-Upcoming Changes To The Current Visa Policy?
I'm back! Thanks so much for your patience. A long needed hiatus from the podcast was due and I"m now delighted to return to regular podcast...
Taiwan Is Open To The World! With Guest Photographer Bruno Black-Taipei
In October Taiwan eased restrictions once again welcoming visitors to "The Beautiful Island". My friend and longtime guest of the podcast ph...
Our Man In Kyoto, Japan [Tour Operator/Podcaster Niall Gibson]
A pleasure as always to have Kyoto based Niall Gibson, an expat Canadian, tour operator and host of the Kyoto Fun Podcast on the Far East Tr...
Japan And Taiwan Are Fully Open To Independant Travelers!
After 2.5 years both Taiwan and Japan are fully open to independant tourism. In this episode I share more details about requirements upon ar...
Pot Smoking Tourists Not Welcome In Thailand
The quote "Pot Smoking Tourists Not Welcom In Thailand"recently comes from the Thai Health Minister. Updates and a throwback to a walkabout...
I've Got Covid + 3 Vietnam Cities In Travel + Leisure's Top 10 SEA Cities
This past summer was not the experience I was hoping for. What was to be outings and short visits around the country has turned into weeks o...
I've Been Sick, But Not With COVID! Back With A Travel Update For Asia
It's so glad to be back after a long break due to a cold and sinus infection. In the episode I'll discuss dealing with a common flu or cold...
Walking Through A Tourist Friendly Market In Vietnam
In this episode I take you for a walk through the Han Market in Da Nang, Vietnam. You'll immediately notice lots of interaction with local s...
Thailand Pass Is Finished July 1st/Visiting A Wholesale Market in Vietnam
It's official as of July 1st, no more uploading documents for a Thailand Pass. Proof of vaccination or for the unvaccinated a negative PCR t...
Tara Air Crash Nepal & Travel Updates From The Beach-Da Nang
Very tragic news out of Nepal this past week with another Tara Air crash on the Pokhara Jomsom route. The last crash on this flight, another...
Vietnam Drops Pretests + More Travel News from Asia!
Vietnam along with several other countries have decided to drop pretests for fully vaccinated visitors. That makes entry to Singapore, Malay...
Traveling To Cambodia-First Border Crossing In Over 2 Years!
A short two night trip was the perfect way to transition into travel in pandemic, and perhaps soon to be endemic times. Cambodia currently i...
Cambodia Lifts PCR/Antigen Test Entry Requirements
Cambodia has taken the biggest step in lifting requirements for entry with the elimination of a negative test result upon arrival as well as...
Vietnam Officially Opens To Tourists
Vietnam opens to tourists for the first time in 2 years this week. Rules, protocols, and visa availabiltiy are still unclear at the time of...