“We moved from St. Louis to Nha Trang at the start of 2014, and we were there for almost a year,” says Esther Bedik. “Then we joined the Peace Corps and lived for a year and a half in Morocco. When that ended, we had to decide where we wanted to live. We had visited Da Nang while we were in Nha Trang...
When 78-year-old Connecticut native Steve Klein first visited Bangkok, Thailand's glittering capital city of 8.28 million, he knew that he had found a special place. “I immediately felt comfortable in a country very different than the U.S.,” he says. “It looked, sounded...
Immense tombs, quaint covered bridges, scenic rivers, and delightful food...History buffs often make a stop in Hue, Vietnam’s old imperial capital. You should too.This small city is on the main route between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Most people hit the high spots and move on within a day or two...
Northern California native Steven Elam says, “I was first attracted to Nha Trang because of the ease of living and the availability of recreation. Living here on a retirement budget is really good. I don’t make a lot of money, but I am able to save nearly half my income and still have a great lifestyle.”
Our ancient bus labored up steep mountain passes, skirting several eastern Himalayan mountains, including the 24,790-foot Gongga Shan. We had left the mountainous city of Kangding, in China’s Sichuan province, early that morning. By mid-afternoon we were in Litang...
When I first came to Vietnam, back in 2005, I visited Nha Trang and loved it. The beaches were gorgeous, the people were friendly, and the strong expat presence beckoned me. I stayed for a few days, then returned again, drawn to the carefree lifestyle that this resort town offered...
Stone jars of all sizes were scattered among the low hills, rice paddies, and forest. Many were almost six-and-a-half feet high, others barely came up to our knees. How they got here is anybody’s guess; their origins and purpose are shrouded in mystery, though they are thought to have been crafted more than 2,000 years ago.
It’s a sunny day and I just can’t tear myself away from the patio adjoining my room at the B&B where I’ve been staying. The air is a crisp 66 F and I’m wearing my fleece pullover, gazing out over pine-forested mountains. Splashes...
As someone who travels extensively—especially in East Asia—I usually have a pretty good idea of what to expect when I arrive in a new country. But Taipei took me by surprise. I expected to see an island version of the China that I've visited many...
You could spend weeks or months exploring historic Hanoi. I spent five years living at the heart of Vietnam’s capital, and discoveries large and small were a daily affair. Day trips offer you even more excitement and adventure.