Author Archives: pfk98
India Adventure & Shopping Tips
Taj Mahal at Sunset
Booking Budget Hotels in Asia Tips
Today just about pushed me over the edge while trying to gather enough information to book a budget hotel for the first night of our January Vietnam trip. (We will arrive Saigon at night.) Keep in mind that travel guide … Continue reading
eBay Auction Sellers – Southeast Asian Travel and Product Sourcing
Ban Tawai (near Chiangmai), Thailand A Free Trip I’ve met a few people who travel to Southeast Asia on vacation, buying arts and crafts as they moved from one tourist destination to another. The object was to sell the items … Continue reading
The Bridge on the River Kwai—Kanchanaburi
Kanchanaburi, Thailand This place has haunted me since I first saw the 1957 movie of the same name. Two years ago I had some time to kill in Bangkok, waiting to visit the Chatuchak Weekend Market. So, I decided to … Continue reading
Asia Shopping Treks?
Calcutta, India According to our definition, Asia shopping trekkers roam around Asia for all the usual reasons, plus a few more: FIT (Free Independent Travel) We are independent to a point, and don’t always enjoy traveling with the group. We … Continue reading
More Chiangmai, Thailand Shopping Markets
Chiangmai, Thailand While in Chiangmai, don’t overlook a trip to the Hang Dong/Ban Thawai area. They’re both great places for arts and crafts shopping. Located about 20km south of central Chiangmai, the two towns (villages) are within walking distance of … Continue reading
Chiangmai, Sunday Walking Market
Chiangmai, Thailand Chiangmai, Thailand is a great place to shop for arts and crafts, and the friendly atmosphere of the Sunday walking market makes it a lot of fun. It’s a weekly event. They close off a group of connected … Continue reading
Luang Prabang, Laos — Night Market
Luang Prabang, Laos I think this was an Asian shopping adventure that sought us out, and not the other way around. In both Bangkok and Chiangmai, whenever we asked about the traditional, hand-woven, silk tapestries, we were told of their … Continue reading
Guesthouse vs. Hotel
Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia (Borneo) Does it matter? I had often asked myself, what is the difference between a guesthouse and a hotel in Southeast Asia? From what I have been able to figure out, there is no real difference. A … Continue reading
