Editor’s note: when visiting a major city, I like to plan at least one day trip. It’s a pleasant change of scenery and pace, as well as a chance to see something new while not changing my lodging. This day trip from Bangkok to Ayutthaya is exactly the sort of thing I’d love, and I’m…
Editor’s note: we think of an expat life as one of constant adventure. And while Mike certainly had a lot of that while living in South Korea as he shares, he also talks about it as the opportunity to disconnect from routine and focus on self-betterment. That is a powerful message. For more of Mike’s…
Editor’s note: My Thailand experiences are pretty limited, having only visited a couple places as part of a cruise. So it’s great to read about Sam’s adventures there, especially since the party life is not something I chase at this point. For more of Sam’s incredible writing, click here to visit his index page. When…
Editor’s note: Japan is one of my favorite places, and an onsen experience is one of my favorite parts of visiting Japan. I’ve never had this one, though. For more of Sam’s great writing, click here to visit his index page. Something to know about my wife Jill is that she loves baths. When we…
Editor’s note: On October 7 of this year, Israel was attacked by the terrorist group Hamas, with more Jews slaughtered in a single day than any day since the Holocaust. Since then, Israel has vowed to dismantle Hamas and its networks inside of the Gaza Strip, an area crowded with civilians that the terrorists use…
Editor’s note: in his last article, writer Sam Spector told us the story of Muscat, Oman’s capital. Today he takes us outside the city to explore some of what seems like an incredibly cool country! For more of Sam’s adventures, be sure to click here to visit his index page. Think of the most beautiful,…
Editor’s note: outside of Israel, I’ve explored little of the Middle East. I’m so grateful to Sam Spector for filling in some of these gaps for all of you here at The Royal Tour! For more of his adventures, click here to visit his index page. I have written about the glitz and glam of…
Editor’s note: I had never heard of Kota Kinabalu until Hedy told me she and her partner were headed there as part of a Borneo trip. Now that I’ve read her take on the place, I’m just very hungry! For more of Hedy’s writing, make sure to click here to visit her index page. When…
Editor’s note: like Sam, I tried to squeeze as much of Beijing as possible into just a couple days for the sake of the visa-free entry (which requires you to spend the whole time in a single city). You can read about my two days here. While I wouldn’t go to China now, part of…
Editor’s note: Siem Reap, Cambodia is indeed a world-class destination. In three days there, I experienced temple overload, with so many amazing sites blending together. You can read my views of the place by clicking here, then read Sam’s experiences! For more of Sam’s awesome adventures, click here to visit his index page. In 2006,…