Described as a bawdy rainmaking festival, the Phi Ta Khon (also spelled Pee Ta Kon) is an annual three-day festival in the tiny town of Dan Sai in northern Thailand. While there's plenty of religious significance to the events, the bewildered tourist will find precious little…
Osaka is a massive mega-city that can not be summed up in just a few words. On one side you will find historic castles, traditional bars, and rich culture on its streets. On the other side, Osaka is lit with glaring neon lights, decorated with zany…
There is no place that better mixes traditional eastern culture with western colonial architecture than Penang. From its cozy cafes, street art, and golden sand beaches, this is the kind of island where you could see yourself moving to for good! To truly make your vacation…
Tel Aviv sits on Israel’s Mediterranean coast and is known for its golden sand beaches. The city is lined with them from north to south, and you’ll never be short of a new place to lay out your beach towel. Non-stop nightlife means that once the…
The 'life as a nomad' series returns! ‘Life as a Nomad‘ is an occasional series that focuses on the nomadic life and where nomads have lived it. Read the whole ‘Life as a Nomad' series, including guest posts from fellow nomads. So, tell me about Jodhpur, India? Jodhpur is an old-fashioned Indian…