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Asia

Cambodia

The sun rises behind Angkor Wat early in the morning in Angkor, Cambodia.
  • See Angkor, the world's biggest religious complex.

China

A sculptured man with an umbrella stands at Occupy Central in Hong Kong.
  • Visit the Occupy protest camps in Hong Kong..
  • See Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage village.
  • Trek China's Tiger Leaping Gorge.
  • Visit the Splendid China Folk Villages theme park in Shēnzhèn.
  • Bicycle to Dragon Bridge in Yángshuò, Guăngxī.
  • Visit the ancient villages of Hongcun and Xidi.
  • Ride a flying fox over the Mukeng Bamboo Forest.
  • Hike China's Huangshan, the Yellow Mountain.
  • Hear Chinese opera at Shanghai's Yifu Theatre.
  • See the Chinese acrobats at Shanghai Circus World.

India

A paraglider takes a tourist flying above the Arabian Sea in Varkala, India.
  • Paraglide in Varkala, India.
  • Get a hug from one of India's few female gurus.
  • Paddle India's Keralan Backwaters.
  • Stalk tigers in Rathanmbore National Park.
  • Visit the Taj Mahal.

Japan

Manga characters overlook a busy street in Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan.
  • Visit Tokyo Disneyland.
  • Browse anime and manga in Tokyo's Akihabara.
  • Find costumes in cosplay shops on Otome Road.
  • Make a wish at Tokyo's Meiji Jingu shrine.

Nepal

Hank looks out at the Himalayan Mountains next to a stupa near Namche Bazaar, Nepal.
  • Trek to Everest Base Camp.
  • Witness an animal sacrifice in Dakshinkali.

Thailand

A woman makes an umbrella at the factory in Bor Sang near Chiang Mai
  • Explore Northern Thailand.
  • Shop at the famous Chiang Mai night market.
  • Sail the Mekong River to Laos.
  • Motorcycle through the Golden Triangle.
  • Raft and trek through Thai jungle.
  • See a wacky cabaret theater show.
  • Ride an elephant.
  • Stay at the famous Mandarin Oriental Hotel.

Vietnam

The “economic miracle” of capitalism has deeply infiltrated Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, where most own a motorized scooter.
  • See Vietnam's underground Cu Chi Tunnels.
  • See My Son, a Champa King hindu complex.
  • Bicycle across Vietnam.

About Hank Leukart

I’m a filmmaker, writer, and travel addict. I’ve traveled to over 50 countries while writing this travelogue. I miss The X-Files and Friday Night Lights. Tour guides annoy me. I think sightseeing is boring.

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