Category: Asia

My prior posting about my experiences serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom 10 years ago focused on the time I spent in Kuwait before crossing over the Iraqi border

It is hard to believe, but this month it has been 10 years since the start of the Iraq War.  I served during the war and it is

The tropical beauty of the Indonesian island of Bali extends far beyond the miles of exquisite beaches. Explore national parks in the country that offer wonderful, lush jungle

Basic Information What: Bukit Chinese Cemetery Where: Malacca, Malaysia (Note: Malacca is also commonly spelled Melaka) Admission: Free More Info: AsiaExplorers.com Narrative In recognition of Halloween this year

Here is a cool video I saw posted on Facebook of the Karakorum Range in Pakistan: The Karakorum Range is a spectacular place I would love to go

Below is a listing of all my posts from my visit to the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan: Chiba – Tokyo Motor Show Kyoto Lake Kawaguchi Nikko

Basic Information City Name: Lake Kawaguchi Where: Japan Population: 25,538 More Information: Japan-Guide.com View Larger Map Narrative Another day trip that I took while visiting Tokyo was to

Basic Information City Name: Kyoto Where: Japan Population: 1.4 million More Information: Japan-Guide.com View Larger Map Narrative Unfortunately my wife and I only had one day available to

Basic Information Name: Nikko Where: Japan Cost: 1000 yen (combination ticket that also covers Toshogu, Taiyuinbyo and Futarasan Shrine More Information: Nikko Tourist Association Narrative For anyone visiting Tokyo there is plenty of

Basic Information What: Yasukuni Shrine Where: Tokyo, Japan More Info: Yasukuni Shrine official website Narrative The Yasukuni Shrine has been a source of friction between Japan and their Asian neighbors