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Entertaining Angkor’s Army of Miniature Touts

Jul 13, 2013 by Daniel McBane 6 Comments

Angkor Temple Ruin

Not many of the world’s great attractions live up to the hype, but the Angkor temple complex in Siem Reap is one that does. In fact, it exceeds expectations; I have yet to meet anyone who wasn’t impressed by the size and scope of the sprawling ancient city ruins. I also haven’t met anyone who […]

Filed Under: Cambodia Tagged With: Angkor, annoying people, Cambodia, children, Siem Reap

Yurt Life at Karakul Lake in Xinjiang Province

Jul 6, 2013 by Daniel McBane 6 Comments

Goats Xinjiang China
This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Karakul Lake in China's Xinjiang Province

In the evening, our hosts made us a delicious noodle dinner. After the meal, they entertained us with a “disco night”, which involved some pretty bad music from a little portable radio and some crazy dancing by the local children. Naturally some of us (by which I mean people who weren’t me) joined [read more…]

Filed Under: China Tagged With: annoying people, China, Karakul Lake, mountains, Xinjiang

Trek to Jagat and a Rant Against Guides on the Annapurna Circuit

Jun 15, 2013 by Daniel McBane 22 Comments

Guesthouses Jagat Trek
This entry is part 4 of 13 in the series The Annapurna Circuit Trek

When we first got to our guesthouse in Bahundanda, we immediately noticed the beds. Comfortable mattresses are a rarity in Nepal and one of our goals upon entering any town where we planned to spend the night was to find the guesthouse with the softest beds. In many villages, the thickest mattress you could find was [read more…]

Filed Under: Nepal Tagged With: Annapurna, annoying people, Nepal, trekking

Just Another Tale of Love on the Road…or is it?

Jun 1, 2013 by Daniel McBane 6 Comments

Sunset Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

It’s amazing how two people can live the exact same experience, yet have completely different interpretations of the events. Often dubbed the Rashomon Effect, this phenomenon has been the subject of countless books and movies, most notably Rashomon itself, and is familiar to us all. I have personally witnessed a few examples during my life, […]

Filed Under: Malaysia Tagged With: annoying people, funny people, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Leaving Danba Difficult Thanks to Minivan Drivers

May 25, 2013 by Daniel McBane 4 Comments

Couple Strolling Danba
This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series Visiting Danba in Sichuan, China

Following our measly breakfast, it was time to head back to Danba. After our experience with the drunk driver the previous day, we were naturally not all that excited at the prospect of hiring another van to take us back to town. We asked our hosts if they could help us find a sober ride, but [read more…]

Filed Under: China Tagged With: annoying people, China, Danba, transportation

Don’t Eat Cow Pies Despite the Name

Mar 16, 2013 by Daniel McBane 8 Comments

Water Buffalo in Muang Ngoi

I want to make this clear right off the bat and state that there is no actual consuming of cow pies in this post. Not voluntarily anyway. I only mention that, since I know most of you sick bastards followed the title here expecting……who knows what you were expecting? And who wants to know? Certainly […]

Filed Under: Laos Tagged With: annoying people, Laos, Luang Prabang, transportation, Vang Vieng

6 Steps to Becoming a True Backpacker

Mar 9, 2013 by Daniel McBane 58 Comments

Wooden Bridge Green Sea

What does it take to be a backpacker? Common sense says it takes a backpack; but what about those who carry backpacks while staying in luxury hotels or traveling as part of a tour? Or those who travel cheaply, but prefer a suitcase to having all their possessions strapped to their backs? Ask ten people […]

Filed Under: Travel Tips Tagged With: annoying people, backpackers, humor, sarcasm, travel tips

Fake Cop “Helps” With ATM in Jaipur

Feb 23, 2013 by Daniel McBane 16 Comments

State Bank of India

Getting cash in India can be quite an adventure at times. Finding a functional ATM is not always easy, even in the big cities. Finding a functional ATM that also has cash is even more difficult. On top of that, most visitors seem to prefer a cash machine that actually accepts whatever card they may […]

Filed Under: India Tagged With: annoying people, banking, India, Jaipur, money, scams

Why was Pedro in Beijing and Why Was He Naked?

Feb 9, 2013 by Daniel McBane 5 Comments

Leo Hostel Beijing
This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Annoying People

I haven’t added to my annoying people series in a while, so I think it’s time I introduced a person who could be a whole series on their own: the annoying hostel roommate. I’m sure I’ll be writing many more posts in the future about people with whom I’ve been stuck in dorm rooms over the years, but [read more…]

Filed Under: China Tagged With: annoying people, Beijing, China, funny people, hostels

Nature Sucks, But I Can Help

Jan 5, 2013 by Daniel McBane 13 Comments

Cloud Traveler Path on Cangshan above Dali and Erhai

Traveling around China, I noticed something: in a country filled with spectacular natural scenery, domestic tourists have found numerous methods to limit their exposure to the abundance of nature. They had to, really. Can you imagine if they simply accepted nature as it is? Neither can I—the prospect is simply too horrible to fathom. It […]

Filed Under: China Tagged With: annoying people, China, Dali, hiking, mountains

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