Places I know and love: Europe: Italy, France, United Kingdom, Germany Oceania: New Zealand (favorite) Asia: Thailand (looking to expand) Africa: Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Lesotho South America: Argentina, Peru, Chile United States: I\\\'m Bay Area born and bred, so ask me anything about NorCal!
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The tourist industry in Turkey has been veritably exploding over the past decade. The majority of this traffic has been European and Japanese, however. People come for the beach resorts and stay for the cultural attractions. Missing in large numbers are the Americans. This article seeks to suss out why this might be the case.
Cambodia, a nation torn by unimaginable genocide, is fast becoming a popular tourist destination. The country's stunningly rapid transition is a testament to the strength and determination of the Cambodian people, and their rich cultural heritage.
This article discusses the tourist industry in Thailand and its response to the many trials and tribulations the country has faced in recent years. Despite everything from natural mega-disasters to political instability, the Thai people have rallied to help their country remain a popular choice for Westerners on vacation.
Europe is often just too expensive. It is a fantastic destination, but for those of us on more limited budgets, the cost merely of getting around and eating can be astronomical. Here are some tips for having a fun (and cheap) time in the UK and Ireland.
One method of budget, off-the-beaten path independent adventure travel is to lay your hands on a semi-broken, semi-safe tin can vehicle and drive it at high speed over mountain passes. Sure, it is dangerous. But people have recently been learning it is a lot of fun, and for some, the only way to travel.

