The Philippines is a nation of more than 7,000 islands and I would have to say that Bohol is one of my favorites. Its people are some of the friendliest, the underwater world is exceptional and the topside is not to shabby either. While Bohol is one of the most visited islands in the Philippines, there are many places which are seen by few. These destinations contain the true life-blood of Boholano culture. Help support local communities and see a bit of real Bohol style by visting these less seen towns and joining some fascinating community-based tours.

Cambodia is a horrific wonderland, an ancient nation beaten into the dust by decades of war. It is a fascinating and profoundly disturbing place to travel, ripe with easy pleasures and overlain with tension. Prepare for an emotional rollercoaster. Cambodia will break you down with frustration, heal you whole with awe, leave you wondering what you’ve witnessed and uncertain who you are.

Koh Rong is an undeveloped island off the coast of Cambodia with a 5 mile white sand beach on the SW shore. Only a handful of foreigners have ever set foot on the island before. This secret guide will get you there. Photos by Ryan Libre.

In Bhutan, the taxi drivers are honest, the air is clean, and all the bright flags flapping along roadsides are prayers for peace and not advertisements for used cars. This fascinating Himalayan kingdom is about the furthest one can get from the frantic hum of the outside world, but it’s also a totally safe and relatively comfortable place to travel. Few countries can boast such stunning natural beauty, and even fewer have protected their culture so well. Most Bhutanese remain subsistence farmers, but it would be impossible to call them poor, especially when the government measures progress in terms of Gross National Happiness. It’s truly eye opening to visit a country so determined to remain a land apart and assess the flashy Wonders of the West on its own terms.