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STARLUX Airlines Announces U.S. Expansion With New San Francisco-Taipei Route

October 4, 2023 by DaveLeave a Comment

With flight debuting December 16, reservations are now open for booking Taipei, Taiwan, San Francisco, California – Following the recent increased frequency of its Los Angeles-Taipei route to daily service, STARLUX Airlines, a Taiwan-based luxury carrier, today announced the launch of its second North American destination, with flights between San Francisco and Taipei debuting on December 16. Initially starting with three weekly flights, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, America, Asia, Bangkok Thailand, California, Japan, Journey, Los Angeles, Macau, Malaysia, North America, Philippines, San Francisco, Seattle, Singapore, Vietnam

War Remnants Museum, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam – September 2023

September 1, 2023 by DaveLeave a Comment

A visit here is an intense and perhaps shocking look into the war in Vietnam which lasted some 20 years from 1955 until the fall of Saigon in 1975. Referred to by several names, but within Vietnam this war is referred to as the American War. This museum contains multiple stories of often graphic images and descriptions of the brutality of this particular war with a focus on war crimes. Particularly difficult to visit is the exhibit on the effects … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Highlight of the Month · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Museum, Vietnam

Taiwan-Based STARLUX Airlines Launches First Transpacific Flight to Los Angeles

March 17, 2023 by DaveLeave a Comment

Announces International Partnership with LA Clippers with rights through NBA's innovative international team marketing program Taipei, Taiwan, Los Angeles, California – March 16, 2023 – STARLUX Airlines, a Taiwan-based luxury carrier, today announced the launch of its inaugural Taipei-Los Angeles transpacific flight debuting on April 26. Initially starting with five weekly flights, the service is expected to ramp to daily in June. STARLUX also … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Airline, America, Asia, Bangkok Thailand, California, Drinking, Food and Wine, Japan, Journey, Los Angeles, Macau, Malaysia, North America, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam

13 Delicious Vietnamese Dishes You Need to Try

September 5, 2022 by Markus4 Comments

Most Vietnamese dishes are known for their fresh ingredients, balanced flavors, liberal use of herbs and vegetables, and a lightness of touch, with very little oil used in preparation. And they're delicious! Vietnamese cuisine differs throughout the country, with proximity to other countries being relevant. Influences on southern Vietnamese food can be seen from countries such as Cambodia, Malaysia, and the Cham people, while Chinese … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Cambodia, Coffee, Culinary travel, Food and Wine, Harvest, Malaysia, Markets, Oyster, Restaurants, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Street Food, Vietnam

She Walks the Earth – Angela Marie Maxwell, Explorer, Inspirational Speaker, Empowerment Coach

August 5, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Q. I listened to your Ted Talk and podcast interviews. you talked a lot about finding courage – about how courage is a choice and a mindset that takes us beyond our comfort zone. My question has two parts: First, during the months of preparation before setting off on your round-the-world walk, what did you do to build your courage, physical stamina, and most importantly, stay committed to your goal and belief to finally turning this idea of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: America, Art, Australia, Beach, Caves, Coffee, Colorado, Culture, Europe, Food and Wine, Georgia, India, Journey, Mountain Climbing, Oregon, Russia, Switzerland, Trekking, Vietnam, Village

The Best Trekking Trips for Adventurous Backpackers

July 12, 2022 by Penny MartinelliLeave a Comment

There's no better way to experience nature's beauty than a trek through some of the world's most incredible jungles and peaks. Sure, trekking can be gruelling and could test your physical and mental abilities. But with proper training, preparation, and some help from professional guides, trekking is such a rewarding experience. For adventurous backpackers looking to venture into trekking, here are some of the best trekking adventures to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Asia, Beach, Burma, China, Cruising, Ecuador, History, India, Mountain Climbing, National Park, Rainforest, River Rafting, Russia, Thailand, Trekking, Vietnam, Village, Volcano, Walking tour

The Most Unusual Places on Earth

November 1, 2021 by Sophia WeberLeave a Comment

Often, travels morph into a list of things to see and do. Sounds boring, doesn’t it? There are ways to make it as diverse as 22Bet Nigeria. In that case, you should focus on natural or man-made marvels that aren't so well-known that reference books begin with them and visitors congregate around them. In this post, we will inform you about some of the world's less well-known destinations that you should absolutely visit. Waitomo Caves, New … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Bicycle, Caves, Indiana, Ireland, Maldives, Mountain Climbing, National Park, New Zealand, Vietnam, Volcano, Yemen

Sailing The Philippine Islands: The Pearl Of The Orient

June 1, 2021 by Junfil Olarte1 Comment

(From the August/September 2005 issue of "Escape From America Magazine" Vol. 8 No. 1 - EscapeArtist.com Inc. 832-1245 World Trade Center Panama, Republic of Panama) The alluring beauty of the Far East is seen through its contrasts of culture, lifestyle, and climate. Everyone has a desire to live and settle in a paradise of ease and quiet enjoyment. To many, the east provides such a place: an environment that satisfies every transient and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: America, Asia, Beach, brunei, Caves, Culture, Far East, Hong Kong, Lifestyle, Malaysia, Nightlife, Paradise, Philippines, Resort, Restaurants, Sailing, Santa Monica, Seafood, Spain, Vietnam

Have Thirst, Will Travel, Part 1: Southeast Asia

May 16, 2021 by Mark C. AndersonLeave a Comment

Call it what you want: The Craft Cocktail Boom. The Mixology Movement. The Mainstreaming of the Fancy Manhattan. The Rise of the Instagrammable Drink. Just remember it’s not exclusive to the West. Around the world, cunning drinkers, thinkers, moonshiners and entrepreneurs do all sorts things to stand out from the crowd. Sometimes that means live animals with your mango juice, others it means dead animals in your whiskey. I visited at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa, America, Animal Rescue, Art, Asia, Beer, Coffee, Drinking, Europe, Food and Wine, Helicopter, Malaysia, Markets, New York City, Rainforest, Shopping Mall, Thailand, Tropical Fruit, Vietnam, Wildlife

Dalat, Vietnam, City of Flowers and Fun

April 1, 2021 by Dave3 Comments

We drove up from Mui Ne to Dalat - beginning at the coast with hot and humid temperatures passing by fields of dragon fruit plants. As we drove we began to climb into the mountains, leaving the dragon fruit farms behind, replaced by coffee trees growing on steep hillsides. It is refreshing to be in the mountains with the cleaner air and crystal clear skies. We arrived during the week of Tet, the Vietnamese and Chinese New Year and the city … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Beer, Coffee, Flowers, Garden, Harvest, Mountain Climbing, Paradise, Shopping Mall, Vietnam, Village, Walking tour, Waterfall, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife

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