Tag Archives: Asia

VIETNAM AND CAMBODIA

Instructions: Add onion and ginger pieces to a large pot and cook over medium heat 3-4 minutes Add remaining ingredients except meat and vermicelli to pot, bring to boil and simmer over low heat 30-40 minutes Prepare noodles according to package instructions, drain, rinse and set aside Add sliced pork to pot and cook until […]

Best Places to Visit in Asia

Researching great destinations for Asian travel is like listing the number of species of fish in Australia’s Barrier Reef – there are SO many places that are worthy of a visit!  However, there is a significant overlap in the opinions of those who have traveled to Asia as to which destinations are the best (not always […]

Travel Options for the Solo Traveler

It may surprise you to know that 42% of Americans travel alone, and a whopping 72% of American women have taken a solo vacation.  Cruise lines and tour operators are taking notice of these statistics and have increased their travel options for solo travelers by over 200%.  Solo travel for adventure travelers, geared to people […]

Romantic Honeymoons on a Cruise

A cruise can be a very romantic honeymoon with the right planning. Imagine sitting on your balcony sailing the seas.  Imagine seeing multiple islands or even countries without having to haul your bags, switch trains, or spend your afternoons going through airport security! Where are you … The Caribbean? The Greek Isles? Hawaii? French Polynesia? […]

Imperial China with Viking River Cruise November

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My daughter and I had the opportunity to explore China with Viking – neither one of us had ever been to China, we loved it! The first thing we noticed, oddly enough, was just how clean China is. Isn’t it odd, we have a preconceived perception of things and they turn out so different?  We […]