by Matthew Allison | Mar 12, 2026 | Asia
Ending the Journey in Turkey February 2026: As part of an almost three-week trip across Eastern Europe, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia with my family, we decided to end our journey by visiting Turkey for a few days before heading home. In hindsight, it was an ambitious plan....
by Matthew Allison | Mar 8, 2026 | Asia
Arrival in Northern Saudi Arabia February 2026: From Egypt, we flew into Tabuk, where we began the next part of our journey—a week-long adventure driving across northern Saudi Arabia between Tabuk and AlUla. This region is one of the most dramatic in the country, and...
by Matthew Allison | Oct 26, 2025 | Asia
Into Kalimantan Searching for Wild Orangutans in Kutai National Park Crossing Into Indonesian Borneo October 2025: At the end of our week-long trip through Borneo—which began in the Mulu Caves World Heritage Area—we wrapped up the journey with three days in Indonesian...
by Matthew Allison | Oct 25, 2025 | Asia
Exploring Mulu Caves National Park, Malaysia October 2025: A Long-Awaited Journey into Borneo’s Subterranean World The Trip That Almost Didn’t Happen Going to Mulu Caves World Heritage Reserve was a long-awaited dream finally realized. I had originally booked this...
by Matthew Allison | Apr 14, 2025 | Asia
Why I Traveled to Northern Laos Seeking the Last Traditional Hill Tribes A Lifelong Fascination with Remote Cultures One of my biggest motivations for travel has always been the chance to encounter unique tribal communities, especially those still living in...
by Matthew Allison | Apr 11, 2025 | Asia
Last Stop Chiang Mai: A Reunion in Thailand’s Northern Heart Temples, Street Food, and a Final Night with an Old Friend Thailand is a country I’ve visited no less than six times over the past 30 years, and I’ve always enjoyed my time there. I’ve spent over a week in...
