Travel

Laos: Soaking up the New Year

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Asian American Travel - LaosDespite being a country with a population of over four million, Laos remains unknown to many. Located below China, in between Thailand and Vietnam and right above Cambodia, the serene and majestic landscape is reflected in the tranquility of the culture and people. However, between April 13th and 15th, when Laotians celebrate their New Year, also known as "bee mai," everything changes.

Thailand: Heaven on Earth

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Asian American Travel - ThailandThe majestic kingdom of Thailand can offer a lifetime of unique and enlightening cultural experiences, for both the local people and the international tourists who visit this unadulterated beauty in search of heaven on Earth.

Deeply rooted in Buddhism, Thai people believe meditation and prayer have the power to transcend modern solutions. Within this teaching, charity flourishes. Whether out of kindness, respect or love for one another, Thai people are generous, offering much more than they are asked for.

Japan: A World All Its Own

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Asian American Travel - JapanFor 3,000 islands with a landmass roughly the size of California, Japan has more than enough attractions, from snow-topped mountains to sub-tropical beaches and a metropolis comparable to New York City, to engross travelers for months.

Riding through the hilly roads of the main island, Honshu, and watching the steady changes in infrastructure, it’s hard to believe that a culture so racially harmonized is so mixed when it comes to everyday lifestyles.

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