SE Asia. I’ve been there. Maybe you’ve been there, too. But I doubt that any of us had a trip like Authentic Luxury Travel contributor Larry Kessler. For this San Diegan, the “luxury” is always meeting local people and making…
Japan is home to many great restaurants, but it can be challenging to get reservations.
Japan is a wonderful destination, but not an easy place for authentic travelers. We can’t just rent a car and drive around on our own.…
December 13, 2015 |
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Frog fish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Photo credit Elaine J. Masters.
This trip report was contributed by San Diegan Elaine Masters, who is a travel writer, podcaster and event host. She invites you to visit her web site Go Easy /…
The Buddha Dordenma overlooks the capital city of Thimphu.
This guest post was contributed by Zach Collier.
In 1997 during a backpacking trip in Asia, I had my first glimpse of Nepal while trekking and kayaking around the Himalayas. Like…
Halong Bay is a beautiful area in the northern part of Vietnam where sailing junks dot the sea.
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Halong Bay with Vietnam Alive.
Vietnam Alive is easily the best travel company in Vietnam. They excel at planning customized trips for families, couples, individuals and small groups of friends or colleagues.
Van Nguyen, founder of Vietnam Alive, works with…
I know you’re interested in Japan and I don’t feel qualified to provide insider advice on this destination, so I asked Scott Gilman, Managing Director and Co-Founder of JapanQuest Journeys to contribute a guest post. Scott’s company is well known…
John’s luxury China tours include a stop at this bazaar outside Yu Garden in Shanghai.
Luxury China tours with an insider
John Locher loves to talk about China. The Southern California-based marketing and business development consultant attended the 2008 Beijing…
Marybeth Bond and daughter Annalyse with bride and groom at wedding they were invited to attend. “Traveling as a family opens so many doors and friendships.” MBB
Many travelers, including me, are fascinated by Myanmar (Burma), but for more than…
Vietnam luxury hotels, resorts, and villas are some of the best in the world. In my last post, I profiled some of my favorite accommodations. Here are three more wonderful places to stay, including a tropical beach resort, an exotic…
Victoria Sapa Resort is located in the alpine city of Sapa near the border with China
Vietnam is packed with exciting activities. You might like hiking with hill tribes, shopping in colorful public markets, or learning to make pho in…
Everywhere we went in Vietnam, we were greeted with smiles
Of all the trips I’ve taken, the one to Vietnam stands out as being the biggest surprise. I expected to meet people who didn’t like Americans – and was greeted…
Ask this travel expert in Japan to help you plan a customized itinerary that includes authentic experiences.
I wish I’d known about The Real Japan when I was traveling in Asia.
Instead, I tried exploring this fascinating destination on my…
World Expo 2010 opened in Shanghai on May 1 and runs until October 31. If you’re one of the 70 million expected visitors, you might want to know about the new travel resource from Shanghai Tang.
But first – I…
I enjoy helping travelers plan custom itineraries that wander off the beaten path instead of following the well-worn trail of tourist sites. Elizabeth Hansen Find out how I can help .
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