Day 1 in Sangkhla Buri – The Three Bridges
This town, in western Thailand, is where cultures meet. An evening stroll across the bridge brings insight and amusement.
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A Two Hour Stroll in Matsushiro, Nagano
Join Neale as he escapes his wife's snoring and the confines of his hotel to seek peace and quiet with an early morning walk. Along the way he encounters a restored castle, abandoned railway, cemeteries, shrines, and a surly old woman.
Cashew Farming in Cambodia: Lives Shaped by Land and History
I spent a day with a family who grow cashews and other crops in tough conditions in southern Cambodia. Their story is worth telling.
Bia Hoi – Drink Like a Local in Vietnam
Pull up a plastic stool, grab a bowl of peanuts, and shout “Mot-Hai-Ba-Dzo!” Bia hoi — northern Vietnam’s beloved “fresh beer” — is cheap, cheerful, and best shared with locals before it goes flat at sundown.
Getting By In Rajasthan
Rajasthan’s rural entrepreneurs craft soap, incense and ornaments while battling unfair lending — stories of resilience, faith and community on India’s sun-baked plains.
Climb the Highest Peak in Singapore!
Sherpas and bottled oxygen are entirely optional on this less than arduous trek to the summit.
Taking The Slow Train Around Yangon
This four hour train trip is a great way to get a feel for how the locals live. Make friends and learn a few words of the language along the way.
Peanut Farming in Cambodia: Insight into Village Life
I spent a day stripping peanuts from stalks in a Cambodian village. And learnt a lot about how hard life can be, and how people can rise above the hardships.
Low Season on Koh Lanta
This island in the Andaman Sea has a casual atmosphere and an interesting history. Avoid the crowds by coming in July or August.