Category Archives: Asia & Pacific

Participating in the alms ritual with the monks of Luang Prabang

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Classic Journeys

LUANG PRABANG – The monks are the draw. This UNESCO-protected city features the spectacular wats – or temples – where they live, along with wonderful local and colonial architecture, markets, and restaurants that sit high above the rivers, but the … Continue reading →

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In Laos, a skeptic turns into an elephant man

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Classic Journeys

LUANG PRABANG, Laos — I am not an elephant man. Don’t get me wrong – I have nothing against them, but I like to imagine them roaming free, stripping great branches with their trunks and enjoying hearty mouthfuls of leaves. … Continue reading →

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New Zealand All Blacks Win Rugby World Cup

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Classic Journeys

“It’s a great day to be a Kiwi!” We couldn’t agree more with New Zealand All Blacks captain Richie McCaw. Congratulations to New Zealand for their 8-7 win over France in the Rugby World Cup. We’re envious of the Classic … Continue reading →

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Elvis fan, King of Bhutan Wedding Celebration to Longtime Girlfriend

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Classic Journeys

Our guides in Bhutan called in this week to report some great news that was then covered nicely in the Washington Post on Wednesday. The King of Bhutan wedding to his longtime girlfriend has set off celebrations in the country … Continue reading →

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Pho not included?! For the best value, be sure to read the fine print.

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Classic Journeys

I just received an email from one of our fine competitors. (No names here, to protect the innocent.) In it, they describe their 18 day tour of Indochina, and tout the leisurely nature of the exploration. Since Vietnam, Cambodia and … Continue reading →

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Visit Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia now, before it’s too late

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Edward Piegza

I’m spending a couple of weeks with Classic Journeys’ local guides traveling through Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, looking for ways to make our already popular Vietnam vacation even better. An interesting sidebar to my daily explorations is the juxtaposition I … Continue reading →

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Celebrating traditional Chinese festivals with the locals

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Edward Piegza

As Chinese New Year takes place this week and our colleagues in China welcome in the year of the bunny, we’re reminded of the memorable experiences we’ve had on our China trips participating in local festivals. And since our local … Continue reading →

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Thailand Adventure Travel Back on Track as Government Lifts Emergency Rule

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Edward Piegza

Our local guide in Bangkok just reported in yesterday to advise us that the Thai government has lifted the emergency rule in Bangkok and surrounding provinces, effective immediately. This means that army checkpoints will disappear for the most part, and … Continue reading →

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When pigs fly! (Or at least ride a motorcycle…)

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Edward Piegza

We were walking from one small village to another – I think outside DaNang – and as we were on the edge of town, about to cross the rice paddies, this guy (with only one hand) pulls up on a … Continue reading →

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