http://www.thebigfatworld.com a flashpacker travel blog for the desk bound Mon, 21 May 2012 16:53:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.thebigfatworld.com/asia/top-ten-travel-scams-in-asia/ http://www.thebigfatworld.com/asia/top-ten-travel-scams-in-asia/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:36:52 +0000 Megan http://thebigfatworld.com/?p=6739

Traveling in Asia can be intimidating at times, the languages, foods, and unknown surroundings. There are countless stories about naïve western tourists being swindled out of their hard earned greenbacks. The scams in Asia run the gamut from very simple and obvious to intricate and elusive. You can still have an amazing holiday in Thailand, [...]]]> http://www.thebigfatworld.com/asia/top-ten-travel-scams-in-asia/feed/ 1 http://www.thebigfatworld.com/asia/indonesia/top-10-things-to-do-in-bali/ http://www.thebigfatworld.com/asia/indonesia/top-10-things-to-do-in-bali/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:57:21 +0000 Megan http://thebigfatworld.com/?p=6698

Bali, Indonesia is a relatively small island located in the very south of Indonesia.  One of the few spots in the country dominated by a brand of Hinduism and almost entirely void of Islam.  The island offers an incredible party scene, holiday package deals that will blow your mind, boatloads of shopping , culture and of course, [...]]]> http://www.thebigfatworld.com/asia/indonesia/top-10-things-to-do-in-bali/feed/ 2 http://www.thebigfatworld.com/asia/best-beaches-in-se-asia/ http://www.thebigfatworld.com/asia/best-beaches-in-se-asia/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2012 06:07:14 +0000 Megan http://thebigfatworld.com/?p=6680

SE Asia is know for many things, it’s inviting cultures,it’s cheap beach holidays, and it’s sublime beaches. The choices are endless but with a little research and tenacity, you can find yourself on some of the best if not secluded beaches in this region of the world. Here is  a list of some of the best [...]]]> http://www.thebigfatworld.com/asia/best-beaches-in-se-asia/feed/ 0 http://www.thebigfatworld.com/top-10/top-10-things-to-do-in-hoi-an-vietnam/ http://www.thebigfatworld.com/top-10/top-10-things-to-do-in-hoi-an-vietnam/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:13:08 +0000 Megan http://thebigfatworld.com/?p=6553

Almost smack in the center of Vietnam along it’s coast is a paradise called Hoi An. This little city is overflowing with great art, greater food, and magnificent tailors sometimes doesn’t get the respect it deserves from many guide books. Hoi An is worth a couple days whether your Vietnam Holidays take you to the [...]]]> http://www.thebigfatworld.com/top-10/top-10-things-to-do-in-hoi-an-vietnam/feed/ 0