Blog — travelingmitch

Street Art and Graffiti in Vilnius, Lithuania!

Vilnius is a city well worth visiting, and that's largely because it's quirky and interesting. Nowhere is that more apparent than with its ecclectic street art and graffiti!

Europe TravelChristopher MitchellJune 27, 2013Art, Graffiti, Lithuania, Tourism, Travel, UNESCO, Vilnius

Bangkok, Thailand - The Dynamic City!

People come to Bangkok for a number of reasons and, as this post suggests, there are a ton of reasons to come.

Asia TravelChristopher MitchellApril 3, 2013Bangkok, Centurio Red Sky Lounge, Golden Mountain, Grand Palace, Khao San Road, Siam Square, Southeast Asia, Thailand, Tourism, Travel, Wat Saket, Wat Traimit

The One and Only Angkor Archaeological Park

For serious travellers, a stop at Angkor Archaeological Park is a must. High expectations notwithstanding, this place is on another level.

Asia TravelChristopher MitchellFebruary 12, 2013Angkor Archaelogical Park, Angkor Thom, Angkor Wat, Baphoun, Bayon, Cambodia, Hindu, Siem Reap, Southeast Asia, Ta Keo, Ta Prohm, Temple Mountain, Temple, Tourism, Travel, Baphoun Temple, Bayon Temple, Asia

Siem Reap, Cambodia: More Than Angkor Wat!

Asia TravelChristopher MitchellJanuary 8, 2013Battambang, Cambodia, FCC, Floating Village, Flooded Forest, Ha Long Bay, Night Market, Old Market, Phnom Penh, Pub Street, Siem Reap, Tonle Sap, Tourism, Travel, Wat Preah Promreath, Southeast Asia

Battambang - Cambodia's Most Underrated City!

There's plenty to do and see in little Battambang, not the least of which is their epic bamboo train!

Asia TravelChristopher MitchellDecember 21, 2012Bamboo Train, Battambang, Cambodia, Killing Caves, Phnom Sampeau, Prassat Banan Vineyard, Southeast Asia, Tourism, Travel, Wat Banan, tuk-tuk, The Killing Caves of Phnom Sampeau, Prassat Banan

Phnom Penh: A Guide to the Cambodian Capital

A breakdown of the main sights to see in Phnom Penh including the Killing Fields, S-21, The Royal Palace and more!

Asia TravelChristopher MitchellOctober 29, 2012Cambodia, Choeung Elk, Killing Fields, Phnom Penh, S-21, Security Prison 21, Silver Pagoda, The Royal Palace, Tourism, Travel, Wat Phnom, First They Killed My Father, The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek, Genocide, The Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum

Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam: What You Need to See

A thorough rundown of all that Ho Chi Minh City/Saigon has on offer for a complete itinerary!

Asia TravelChristopher MitchellOctober 19, 2012CouchSurfing, Golden Dragon Puppet Theatre, Ho Chi Minh City, Hotel de Ville de Saigon, Reunification Palace, Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, Saigon, Tourism, Travel, Vietnam, War Remnants Museum

The Epic Sand Dunes of Mui Ne, Vietnam

The sand dunes of Mui Ne are like nothing you've ever seen before, but get a sneak peak here before you head in that direction!

Asia TravelChristopher MitchellSeptember 29, 2012Ayutthaya, Mui Ne, Photography, Red Sand Dunes, Sand Dunes, Sleeper Bus, Southeast Asia, Tourism, Travel, Vietnam, White Sand Dunes

Exploring Hue and Hoi An, Vietnam!

Hue and Hoi An are cities that need to be on your Vietnam itinerary, and there are a ton of reasons why, which I go over carefully in this post!

Asia TravelChristopher MitchellSeptember 28, 2012Cua Dai Beach, Hoi An Old Town, Hoi An, Hue, Imperial City Hue, Japanese Covered Bridge, Nguyen Dynasty, Purple Forbidden City, The Jade Hotel, Thu Bon River, Tourism, Travel, Tu Duc Tomb, Vietnam

Renting a River Barge in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

If you've ever wondered what it's like to rent a river barge a room on a river barge in Ha Long Bay, then look no further!

Asia TravelChristopher MitchellSeptember 19, 2012Cat Ba Island, Cat Ba National Park, Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Jeju Island, Kayaking, Monkey Island, Sung Sot Cave, Tourism, Travel, Vietnam

Hanoi, Vietnam's Greatest Hits!

A thorough expploration of the famed Vietnamese city including visits to Truc Bach Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum!

Asia TravelChristopher MitchellSeptember 8, 2012Beer Corner, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh, Hoan Kiem Lake, Southeast Asia, Temple of Literature, Tourism, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Travel, Truc Bach Lake, Vietnam, West Lake

Jeju, Korea Part II: One Last Korean Adventure

Jeju, in two parts! In this post, I tried to cover what I didn't before - primarily, Seongsan Ilchubong,

Asia Travel, Korea TravelChristopher MitchellAugust 28, 2012CouchSurfing, Cow Island, Jeju Island, Kimyoung Hedge Maze, Korea, Manjanggul Lava Tubes, Seongsan Ilchubong, Southeast Asia, Tourism, Travel, Udo Island

Comings and Goings (Leaving South Korea)

This post was a process of saying goodbye to a place I called home and came to love, South Korea!

Asia Travel, Korea TravelChristopher MitchellAugust 25, 2012Canada, Canadian Beer, Canadian Flag, Driving, Karaoke, Korea, Korean Flag, Nature, Noraebang, Sales tax, Southeast Asia, Tim Hortons, Tipping, Tourism, Travel

Jeju Island Part I: Submarines and Sexy Themes

Jeju is a must-stop on any Korean itinerary, but it's hard to know exactly what to do. Here I talk about some of the top sights, including the infamous Jeju Loveland and the Jeju submarine.

Asia Travel, Korea TravelChristopher MitchellAugust 22, 2012Backpacker's Home, Hyatt Regency, Jeju City, Jeju Island, Jeju Love Land, Jungmun Beach, Korea, Melona, Saeyeon Bridge, Samseonghyeol Shrine, Seogwipo Submarine, Seogwipo, Tourism, Travel, Yongduam, Jeju submarine

The 50 Most Inspiring Travel Quotes

50 inspiring travel quotes I've collected - adventure quotes, journey quotes, meaningful quotes, short inspirational quotes, and good travel captions for instagram.