Far East Travels Podcast

I truly hope after these last two podcasts I've published that anyone who listens will feel more empowered to take the next step to follow their dream of traveling in Asia or anywhere else for that matter. You don't need a huge savings account to travel. If you keep an open mind and think of travel as not just a regular two week vacation that you're accustomed to but a complete immersion in a diff...

Teaching English is still a great way to see the world while supporting yourself with a steady job. In these days of more people working remotely or becoming "digital nomads" there are still traditional ways to earn a living while traveling, particularly with English teaching opportunites in East Asia and Southeast Asia. In no way is this podcast episode a comprehensive guide to getting a job but...

I confess, I have become more of a beer drinker ever since I moved to Asia several years ago. Beer is a thirst quencher in the tropics and especially goes well with all of the local food. I still enjoy wine, but beer is especially refreshing on a hot humid night outdoors in the tropics or even subtropics. In this episode I share with you my favorite places to drink beer. As well as my favorite cit...

Want a concise overview of visas for East Asia and Southeast Asia? Check out my latest podcast! Visa exempt, visa on arrival, approval letters, I cover most of the visa conditions for countries in East Asia and Southeast Asia. You'll still need to consult with your country's travel advisory site but this podcast will give you general rules and for most that listen to Far East Travels these are the...

Shanghai, Beijing-China, Taipei, Taiwan-All cities in East Asia that can give you the full Chinese experience but very different in pace, and local culture. How to avoid scams in China, how to get the true local authentic Taiwanese cultural experience and scenery. Bruno Black, Travelblogger and an expert on traveling through China and Taiwan is my guest in this podcast episode. Bruno has lived and...

Right from the start our trek to Everest Base Camp was a true adventure. From our one day delay, to an aborted flight to Lukla and a final helicopter ride back to Kathmandu upon completion of the trek. The one important piece of advice I'd pass on to anyone contemplating a trek to Everest Base Camp? Allow buffer time on the front end and back end of your trek in case of bad weather. This trek has...

I’m sitting at the entrance to Dingboche village on the trail to Everest Base Camp, somewhat in disbelief that I’m able to bring you an update from this amazing place in the heart of the Himalaya. Looking at the white Buddhist stupa and this valley enveloped in fog and clouds and sharing stories from this latest adventure makes me appreciate how lucky I am to be here. You can also follow me on Ins...

A little delay for my group but some people had been waiting 7 days to catch a flight to Lukla the start of the Everest Base Camp Trek! The late monsoon season has put a bit of a damper on the start of trekking in the Khumbu Valley Everest region of Nepal. This update finds me on day 3 Of our Trek with a beautiful viewing day of Everest and the rest of the giants of this part of the Himalaya. More...

Are you planning to do the trek to Everest Base Camp one day? In this episode I lightly touch on what it takes to plan a trek to Everest Base Camp. You might already be ready to go! Once again I am thrilled to be bringing the podcast to you from Kathmandu, Nepal. Today was Kushe Aunsi or Nepali Father's Day and there was lots of activity at the temples as sons and daughters prayed for their father...

I'm so grateful to be able to share with you the highlights of this past week in Kathmandu, Nepal from the rooftop of my hotel-Pilgrims Hotel. I've already seen 3 festivals and I've only been here a week. One of the highlights was witnessing Gunla, the Newari Buddhist tradition of prayer, fasting, singing, playing musical instruments and making pilgrimages to Swayambhunath, The Monkey Temple. I ar...

Once again it's great to be talking to you about Nepal while I'm here in Kathmandu. This week I enjoyed my first Gai Jatra Festival, The Festival of Cows, honoring the loved ones of families who've passed away this year. In this episode I talk about the must see festivals of the fall season, which you can see all right in Kathmandu starting in 2018 with Dashain, from Oct.9-23rd. This is the longes...

I’m in Kathmandu, Nepal! Just a quick update over coffee at one of my favorite cafes. It’s been quite rainy here over the past week at the tail end of the monsoon season. No surprise that there are few tourists here but in just a few weeks that will change and a busy fall trekking season will be underway. I saw my first Gai Jatra Festival this week. This is a beautiful event that helps to relieve...

Thanks so much for following me on either iTunes, Spreaker, Google Play, Podbean, or any of the countless podcatching sites! I’m happy to be back once again on a regular schedule of podcasts from Asia. This episode is just a quick update on what’s to come in the next couple months while I enjoyed the atmosphere of Little India in Kuala Lumpur, Maylasia. Would love to get your feedback on the podca...

I'm really hooked on Vietnam. This was my fourth visit in 3 years and I think, as long as you can avoid tourist scams, is an absolutely charming and fulfilling place for travel. I spent most of my time in Hanoi, using it as a base camp to explore a couple of places I still hadn't visited in the north. Rather than going to the Unesco World Heritage site of Halong Bay, I opted for the more quiet, le...

I've been visiting Nepal for the past 8 years, this was my 7th visit. Obviously by the number of visits it's not hard to tell I'm in love with this country. The trekking posibilites amidst the highest mountains on the planet. Unique culture and incredibly fascinating cities and sites. Some of the best wildlife viewing on the planet.  I was in Nepal on this visit to lead a small group to Annapurna...

https://www.patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravel If you enjoy my podcasts, videos, and take part in livestreams becoming a patron supports future projects and continued travel inspiration from Asia. Visit my Patreon page to see all of the offers. YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/c/JohnSaboefareastadventuretravelCrowdfunder-$500 Total needed for Gimbal, and various small accessories that will help prod...

https://www.patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravel-I rely on public support to bring you travel inspiration and advice from the heart of Asia. A pledge of $10/month goes along way to assist with product costs and travel expenses. Visit my Patreon page to see all of the offers. One of the great joys of living and traveling throughout Asia is exploring the countless traditional morning or wet markets. I...

https://www.patreon.com /FarEastAdventureTravel Please support continued podcasting, and content creation from Asia by becoming a patron! $10/month goes along way to help supporting production and travel costs. My fourth broadcast featuring street food talk in Asia is from one of Taipei, Taiwan's oldest and most famous nightmarkets-Raohe! Located in East Taipei Raohe Nightmarket is anchored by the...

https://www.patreon.com /FarEastAdventureTravel $10/month goes along way to supporting continued podcasting, livestreaming, and travel content creation in Asia. Become patron of Far East Adventure Travel. Visit my Patreon page to see all of the offers! I'm continuing my series on nightmarkets in Taiwan and street food of Asia chat with an exploraition of the Guangzhou Street Nighmarket and Snake A...

Th  https://www.patreon.com /FarEastAdventureTravel Become a patron of Far East Adventure Travel podcasts, videos, and livestreaming from Asia. $10/month goes along way to help with travel and production costs. Visit my Patreon page to see all of the offers. Sign up and get exlusive content and live chat! In this episode I visit Taipei, Taiwan's famous Ningxia Nightmarket. This is a local favorite...

https://www.patreon.com /FarEastAdventureTravel Support continued podcasting, travelblogging, and more from Asia. Get inspired, keep in touch, access live chat with me, private videos and more for $10/month. Visit my Patreon page to find out more! Nepal is one of the most rewarding vacation destinations on the planet. Not only for it's sheer beauty and grand mountain range, the Himalaya, but as we...

https://www.patreon.com /FarEastAdventureTravel Support my podcasts, YouTube videos, and livestreaming. For $10/month get access to exclusive content, videos, and live chat. Sign up now! I love good food! I love discovering it, eating it, and sharing it! When you find great street food in Asia, especially if it's a cheap, it becomesone of the great simple pleasures and rewards of life.  I'd love t...

https://www.patreon.com /FarEastAdventureTravel I rely on public support from listeners like you to continue producing the podcast. Please visit my Patreon page and start supporting the podcast, videos, and livestreams for as little as $1/month.  Okinawa, Japan is considered one of the friendliest regions of the country. Although in many ways it feels like Japan, with recognizable businesses and c...

  https://www.patreon.com /FarEastAdventureTravel Help support the Far East Adventure Travel Podcast by becoming a patron! Visit my Patreon page to check out all of the offers! Kyoto, Japan is one of the most visited cities in the world. With hundreds of picturesque temples and shrines, quite streets, traditional gardens, it's considered the Rome of Asia. With so many tourists visiting Kyoto every...

  patreon.com/FarEastAdventureTravel  Far East Adventure Travel relies on public support to bring you travel inspiration from Asia. Become a patron starting at $1/month. Visit the link to view all the offers available. Travel blogging has become one of the most sought after new media careers. It's sounds extremely attractive, getting paid to travel, staying in luxury hotels. But how do you get sta...