After waiting around all day yesterday, it's time to return to Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport for a second attempt at boarding a plane to Lukla (where I hope to begin the Three Passes Trek). I took advantage of my extra afternoon in Kathmandu to get myself a TIMS Card from the
Catching (Or Not Catching) A Flight To Lukla
Most people visiting the Everest Region begin their journies by flying from Nepal's capital city of Kathmandu to the Himalayan town of Lukla. As I learned during my first visit to the Himalaya, the process by which one books a ticket and then gets to Lukla is not winning any awards for its
14 Things You Didn’t Know About Japan
As far as countries of the world go, I would wager that Japan is one you think you might know something about (as opposed to say, Equatorial Guinea). However, if you have yet to visit Sunrise Land (and even if you have), then you may missing some of the finer details of what life in the country
Singapore: The World’s Only Island City-state
I was lucky enough to get the chance to visit Singapore on my way down to Australia (thanks to some very inexpensive flights on Scoot Airlines. My time in the country was brief, but not so brief that I couldn't learn a bit about where I was. When you enter Singapore you are reminded that the
24 Hours In Macau
Ask any American what the gambling capital of the world is and chances are they'll tell you Las Vegas. They would be wrong (stupid Americans). No, Las Vegas is bush league compared to Macau where in 2015 they brought in $28.92 billion in gambling revenue? Las Vegas? A mere $6.35
Tokyo’s Robot Restaurant: The Greatest Show On Earth
Simply put, the Robot Restaurant in Tokyo is incredible. It's everything you are hoping it will be and more. Yes, it is one of the most touristy things you can do in Tokyo. No, you will not find many Japanese people at the show (or even any who know what it is). Are either of these things
15 Subtle Differences Between Japan & The US
If I asked you, "What are some differences between the United States and Japan?" then your initial reaction might be to say something like: J-Pop, karaoke, or getting naked with strangers in public baths! Sure, all those things are far more exciting in Sunrise Land than they are in the Forge of
A Beginner’s Guide To Nepal
Nepal is one of those places I long imagined myself going to, but never really thought I would make it to. Thankfully, I managed to prove myself wrong and experience the country for myself. The Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal is not only home to some of the most incredible natural wonder on
Photo Gallery: The Magical Island Of Taiwan
If you happen to be planning a trip to Asia and you haven't already made Taiwan a part of your itinerary, then you need to rethink your travel plans immediately. Taiwan is not just some random island that has some beef with China - to a lot of people it IS China (but that's something we won't get