Our Travel Experts: Asia

Having traveled from Thailand’s incredible beaches of the far south to the mystical mountains of the far north, with Bangkok in between, I would love to be your planning guide to this remarkable country, steeped in history. This is a country of diverse and incredible beauty, and smiling people who know the meaning of service. I have visited some wonderful beach resorts, as yet undiscovered by Americans. They boast 4 and 5 star accommodations at prices that would be 3 star pricing in Europe. Thailand is a shopping mecca where the dollar goes far. At the night markets you can get some awesome bargains from local merchants made in Thailand, not China, that are easily quadrupled in price in the US. In the high mountains near the Myanmar border I discovered another secret destination that is beyond words to describe. Small boutique properties and cottages gaze out over waving fields of rice paddies with purple-blue mountains as the back drop. If you are interested in these undiscovered and unique places as well as the wonderful, well-known places of Phuket, Chaing Mai and Bangkok, please contact me for more information and assistance in planning your Thailand adventure.

Let me help you plan a visit to some of my favorite destinations. I fell in love with Vietnam, from Hanoi to the Mekong Delta--the people, the sites, the accommodations and food, all are wonderful. Cambodia and the ruins at Angkor Wat are incredible. In China, the Great Wall is unforgettable, as are the terra cotta soldiers in Xian, the lovely gardens in Suzhou, and countless other China destinations. Thailand is lovely and exotic, and the people so friendly. Hing Kong is electric, and Malaysia is so varied with places like Malacca, an old ancient port, Penang Island, and of course the capital, Kuala Lumpur, with its mosques and modernity. Singapore is a great gateway to the rest of Asia, a good place to relax and to shop (though shopping everywhere in Asia is marvelous). I would love to return to every one of my Asian destinations, and to introduce you to any or all of them.

I have found the varied countries of Asia the most exciting and interesting places in the world to visit. This is due to the many ethnic groups, their customs and arts. Within this large area, I have visited Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Borneo, Indonesia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Japan and numerous trips to Thailand and China. I would be happy to introduce you to the great silk route across China. If adventurous and curious, you could visit Harbin, China to witness the great Ice Lantern Festival and see a compound holding the Siberian tigers, a place where so few Americans go. There is beauty and diversity in Yunnan Province, little traveled by Americans. You could visit Angkor Wat in Cambodia, one of the wonders of the world and stay at wonderful newly built deluxe hotels. There are reliable tours to these countries and with my interest and personal experience in Asia, I can put together an itinerary to fulfill your dreams.

Let me help you plan a visit to some of my favorite destinations. I fell in love with Vietnam, from Hanoi to the Mekong Delta--the people, the sites, the accommodations and food -- all are wonderful. If you enjoy trekking, visit Sapa in Vietnam to see the Minority Groups in the area. Halong Bay in Vietnam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful sights I have ever seen. Cambodia and the ruins at Angkor are incredible. In China, the Great Wall is unforgettable, as are the terra cotta soldiers in Xian, the lovely gardens in Suzhou, and countless other China destinations. Thailand is lovely and exotic, and the people so friendly. Laos is still wonderful, a largely untouched destination, with Buddist temples which are awe-inspiring. While in Luang Prabang, you can rise before dawn to help feed a long line of saffron robed Monks. Hong Kong is electric, and Malaysia is so varied with places like Malacca, an old ancient port, Penang Island, and of course the capital, Kuala Lumpur, with its mosques and modernity. Singapore is a great gateway to the rest of Asia, a melding of three cultures, and a good place to relax and to shop although shopping everywhere in Asia is marvelous. I would love to return to every one of my Asian destinations, and to introduce you to any or all of them.

Welcome to Bali. Selamat Datang di Bali! Bali, the fabled "Island of the Gods," has been enchanting visitors for centuries with its rich cultural traditions and spectacular panoramas. From lofty, mist-enshrouded volcanoes and cool mountain lakes, down through terraced rice fields to a golden strand lapped by azure waters, every square inch of Bali offers a fresh and unforgettable image. No less enchanting are its people, some 3 million souls whose artistry and piety are recognized throughout the world. Balinese Hinduism, a complex fusion of Indian cosmology, Tantric Buddhism and home-grown mythology is the primary faith of Bali’s inhabitants, and so deeply woven into the fabric of their daily lives that the line between the spiritual and the material is blurry at best. So for your Bali travel arrangements please contact me.