Category: Asia

If you are considering a trip to Southeast Asia, you might be looking at Indonesia, Thailand, or Vietnam, and perhaps the Philippines is not at the top (or even the bottom) of your list.  However, this beautiful, if a slightly off-the-beaten-path country has much to offer the adventurous tourist.  Remaining off most American travelers’ radars,...
If you have ever visited the island of Bali, chances you already know it is not what many people expect. That is, of course, if their expectations of Bali include unexplored towns, wild beaches, and unique photography locations. Yes, these days, Bali is well explored. But if your heart is set on a unique Indonesian...
After more than 24 hours in the air, I am thrilled to be on solid ground. The airport in Jakarta is glossy, a pleasant surprise in the developing world. The line through immigration is moving quickly. Finally, it’s my turn. “Hello,” I say to the man behind the glass and hand him my passport. He...
If you are visiting Taipei, you might be asking, should you take the time to visit the CKS Memorial Hall? After all, there is so much to do in Taipei and your time is limited, so is it worth it? If you love art, history and grand public spaces, the answer to this question is...
If you plan on visiting Taichung, Taiwan soon, you might be asking yourself: Should you visit the National Taichung Theater? I wasn’t sure what to expect. After all, you need to buy show tickets to enjoy a theater, right? Well, yes and no. There is plenty to do in this theater without tickets. In fact,...
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Looking for vacation ideas or travel tips? You’ve come to the right place! 
On GoTravelTipster.com, you will find one-week vacation itineraries for couples and families.  Don’t have time for a week-long trip? Check out my weekend getaway ideas!
Always practical, accompanied by beautiful photography and a bit of history, my goal is to help you create – and fulfill – the ultimate travel bucket list.  I look forward to your comments and questions, and happy traveling!

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