Tag Archives: Asia

Living up to the Hype, Overrated and Underrated Destinations- Part III

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Isaac Olson

In this final part of the series, we will take a look at Mexico, New Zealand, Switzerland, Thailand, and the USA. Remember that an overrated label does not mean this is a bad place to visit, just that given the … Continue reading →

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Living up to the Hype, Overrated and Underrated Destinations- Part II

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Isaac Olson

Continuing this three part series of overrated and underrated destinations, today we journey through Germany, England, Japan, Korea, Lao, and Malaysia to see whether their reputations match the reality. The final part in this series will include Mexico, New Zealand, Switzerland, Thailand, … Continue reading →

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Bangkok Living Costs, a City that Caters to All Your Wants and Needs

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Isaac Olson

Plenty of people want to live in Bangkok, but how realistic is it? Take a look at the article I wrote for Latitudes about the cost of living in Bangkok to find out. After residing in the city for several … Continue reading →

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Si Phan Don, an Island Experience in Landlocked Lao

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Isaac Olson

An island destination in a landlocked country? That’s right. And, here is the article I wrote about it for Latitudes webzine. I had the pleasure of visiting Si Phan Don (4,000 Islands) in Champasak Province of Lao PDR (Laos) with … Continue reading →

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Global News and Articles

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Isaac Olson

Below are news stories and articles that have caught my attention this week. I don’t claim that this is a comprehensive list of the most important news stories in the world. Featured articles will cover Thailand, Southeast Asia, and East … Continue reading →

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14 hours & 25 minutes by the Mekong, Champasak Lao

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Isaac Olson

On a recent trip through Champasak Province in Lao, my partner and I stopped at Champasak Town to explore Wat Phu. After taking in the temple ruins, we relaxed on the Mekong River. Champasak Town is a sleepy destination with … Continue reading →

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People of Southeast Asia, a Photographic Sampling

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Isaac Olson

The photos below feature people from Burma, Thailand, and Cambodia. Some of the pictures represent difficulties, conflict or injustice, while others are random and fun. All however, feature people within the region. I have only recently began selling my photos, … Continue reading →

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