7 easy tips for respectful travel in Southeast Asia
With its predominantly Buddhist and Muslim religions, Southeast Asia has a few cultural practices and etiquette rules different than those in western countries. For A World To Travel, here are […]
Category Archives: Indonesia
How to shop responsibly, Southeast Asia edition
Most of us like to shop when we travel. But have you thought about how the choices you make affect the destination you’re visiting, the people who live there, and […]
Responsible / sustainable tourism
What is responsible tourism? Responsible tourism is about making places better to live in, and therefore also better to visit. It’s usually pretty easy, if you’re aware of the consequences […]
Walking isn’t as simple as putting one foot in front of the other
Think you can avoid traffic accidents by simply not driving in another country? Think again — walking is treacherous too. My latest article, How to walk in Asia, was published today […]
How to avoid travel scams
I’ve only been scammed once since I started travel writing (knock on wood!), and it was, thankfully, very minor. But I’ve seen many a scam happen. I have a number […]
Thrive: Turning lemons into a lemon pie life of travel
Ahhh … lemon pie, and in Ubud, Bali, no less. Thanks to luck, hard work, planning and a little gutsiness, I turned my lemons not just into lemonade, but into lemon […]
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