Village Boys of Ton le Sap

Posted by Staff in Cambodia, Carrie Marshall, Foto Fridays, Guest Authors

By guest author Carrie Marshall of MySeveralWorlds.com

Kompeung Kleang is rural Cambodia in the truest sense of the word. It is considered to be a wealthy and successful fishing village by most means. 20,000 people making their livelihoods on the fish and waters of Ton le Sap.Untouched and rarely visited, life in Kompong Khleang continues as normal with no fast touristy gimmicks. Curious locals made their way out to see us as we passed in our flat-bottomed boat. As we made our way through the waterways towards the lake, we were greeted with shy smiles and friendly waving hands. 

Temple Guardians

Posted by Staff in Carrie Marshall, Foto Fridays, Guest Authors, Taiwan

By guest author Carrie Marshall of MySeveralWorlds.com

Penghu is an archipelago of 64 islands lying in the Taiwan Strait between Taiwan and China. Less than 20 of the islands are populated. The largest city, Makung City, can hardly be called a city. It has the welcoming smiles and charms that most small towns are well-known for. Also known as The City of Matsu, Makung is famous for its numerous temples and religious centers of worship

Laos’ Enigmatic Plain of Jars

Posted by Staff in Carrie Marshall, Foto Fridays, Laos

By guest author Carrie Marshall of MySeveralWorlds.com

The rolling green meadows lying just outside of Ponsavon in Xieng Khuang Province in Northern Laos  are home to hundreds of giant stone jars of various shapes and sizes, apparently carved from solid boulders. There are several stories surrounding the origins of these magnificent artifacts of history, known today as The Plain of Jars.

Top 3 Green Budget Travel Tips

Posted by Staff in Eco Saturdays, Guest Authors, Sonya

By Guest Author: Sonya of TravelingtheGreenWay.com

Are you seeking green budget travel deals?  There are definitely deals out there for eco-travelers. Rather than deals alone, reconsider your travel planning habits and save money in 2009.  

Leading, UK-based, ethical travel company responsibletravel.com offers holidays by 270+ operators and 100s of villas, lodges, B&Bs and small hotels.  They suggests these smart tips:

• Book early: 
”Do this and you’ll have time to research the best holidays but also bag yourself the best bargains. Booking flights and train tickets early will save you a packet, and in fact some companies will concentrate on a smaller number of holidays they run so finding availability for your dream trip will get harder the later you leave it.”

• Travel closer to home: 
”Taking your holiday in the (U.S.) may turn out to be exactly the refreshing break you are looking for.” 

• Choose a small group adventure: 
”Small group adventures can be truly fantastic value. Your tour leader will have booked you as a group, for example, for your accommodation, and those group discounts are ultimately passed on to you. Your guide will also have all the local knowledge when it comes to haggling in the markets. Finally the price you pay often includes meals and accommodation, and if there are extra costs the leaders are clear about this up front, so you won’t be stung by this later down the line.”

Interested in more green travel tips, check out TravelingtheGreenWay.com