As a child, I remember seeing a photo of the temples of Bagan at sunrise, peach-colored mist rising among the towers…
Timely Advice for Independent Travelers Worldwide
Hello and welcome to Travel Independently. We are 2 women from Seattle who have been traveling together mostly all over Asia and SE Asia for the past 12 years. Kathie is the brains behind our independent travel itineraries. Together, we choose where we want to go each year and then begin doing research, including reading any books we can get our hands on about the place we're going to and by consulting with other independent travelers. Kathie is a daily poster on the Fodor's Asia Forum. Come along with us as we plan and blog about our travels!....read more




(No Ratings Yet)As a child, I remember seeing a photo of the temples of Bagan at sunrise, peach-colored mist rising among the towers…




(No Ratings Yet)I gain so much from my travels. And I’m always grateful for how open people are in sharing their culture and experiences. While I can pay people for their services and tip generously or offer small gifts, it never seems like enough to me. So before I go or when I return from a trip, [...]




(No Ratings Yet)You can’t get there from here or trying to travel independently in a place that doesn’t want you to be independent. It’s been a while since my last post here. I have to admit that I got caught up in planning my next trip to my favorite part of the world, SE Asia. Finally, I [...]