All Asia Travel Stories

Epic Landscapes. Amazing Tea. Mouth watering food. Thousands of years of history. China has it all and then some. Take a journey with me as I recount my details of this amazing trip in October of 2015. We'll start in Beijing, hike along the Great Wall and end in Yangshou floating down the Li River surrounded by limestone giants.

A 12 day, 2,000 mile race in a auto rickshaw across India with absolutely no support besides a starting and ending point – why would anyone do this? We did it in order to bring more visibility to the clean water crisis in the world. With the help of partners like Adventure Life, we were able to raise $16,000 for charity: water in essence …

Buddhist temples. Burmese historical landmarks. Elephant sanctuaries. Markets. Thai Food. Thai People. Endless islands. Turquoise water. Just a few of the gems of Thailand.

Sawadee ka! Join me as I travel north to Chiang Mai where I visit an elephant sanctuary and some of the oldest temples in all of Thailand. The journey continues to Southern …

Two weeks covering a lot of ground from the historical dry zone of Ayutthaya, to the Northern hill country of Chiang Mai, and south to the beaches of Phuket and Phang Nga Bay. An amazing whirlwind tour leaving this traveler wanting more spicy foods!

The Skinner family traveled to Thailand in March of 2016. This trip was a true whirlwind of color, people, and culture. The best part was actually watching our boys immerse themselves in the culture, taste (and even cook) new foods, chat with new people, and truly embrace the whole travel experience.

A whirlwind trip of Myanmar, experiencing the highlights of this amazing country. Highlights of Yangon and Nay Pyi Taw, cruised the waters of Inle Lake and wandered through temples the ancient capital of Bagan.

An amazing two weeks in Cambodia and Vietnam. We ate amazing food and refreshing coconut water, explored ruins that were very well preserved and marveled at the amazing heights of the trees that towered over us.

From ancient Cambodia to high-tech Hong Kong, there are so many amazing places to explore in Southeast Asia! Check out my adventures!

A quick mother-daughter trip to Beijing, exploring the highlights of the frenzied but amazing city.

First trip to Asia, but not the last. Spent six weeks getting under the skin of the place in 2010. Explored the forests of Borneo, the big city lights of Kuala Lumpur, and wonderful Malay hospitality.

On this Asia cruise we sailed the Sea of Japan and the Yellow and South China Seas, winding our way around islands and down a coastline that has enticed explorers, adventurers, conquerors and kings for centuries. We wandered through ancient temples and pagodas, relished the cacophony of a bustling market, and embraced the silence of a tranquil …

Kathmandu, is a must-experience city filled with entangled alleyways, a cacophony of car horns, pilgrims chanting, all surroundeded by the majestic Himalayas. Bhutan celebrates the Paro Festival with dance, music and conviviality. Thailand is terrific.

This journal is about my experiences in China during the summer of 2008 just before the Olympic Games. We traveled all over the country and had an amazing adventure.

From cultural experiences, to wildlife safaris, and city tours, India has something for everyone.

I was graciously invited by the Japan Tourism Board to explore some amazing places in Hokkaido. With just under a week, we made every moment count!

After over half a decade away, my partner and I finally had the long overdue experience of 5 weeks in China!

My daring young self ventured to India and Nepal for an exhilarating 2-month adventure!

The trip that started it all.

A year and a half adventure to experience some new and some old.

Taking advantage of a winter break to return to Asia.

A third trip back to two of my favorite destinations.

Life in Indonesia

Four crazy kids, three countries, two weeks...it was my first trip to Asia and I'm hooked. We experienced the authentic facets and features of Southeast Asia: the bustling city life and lights of Hong Kong, the never ending traffic of motor bikes, the serene, peaceful sights of rice fields and cattle of Hanoi, and the steaming curries of Cambodian …

Over the course of 12 days, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos stole my heart. Charming cities, stunning ruins, amazing food, ancient cultural ceremonies and some of the nicest locals you will ever meet will surely make any traveler say they just HAVE to go back.