Scott kicks off this episode explaining that he and Trevor are often asked by friends, family, friends of friends, and friends of friends of some guy they met one time at a bar, “What should we do while in Bangkok?” He explains that Bangkok is a city of 10 million people and it’s arguably one of the most dynamic, exotic, and action-packed cities on the planet. How you should spend a few days there is a hugely subjective question, one with a myriad of answers, but that they have a few suggestions to make the most of your time in the City of Angels. Today they’re going to share with you some of their favorite things to do, places to visit, how to get to them, best spots for a drink and tasty food, and ensure that you don’t waste your time in Bangkok.
Episode 19: Favorite Foods of Asia
- February 16, 2015
- Tagged as: Bangkok Restaurants, naughty nuris, Ngon restaurant, Phnom Penh restaurants, rusty keyhole kampot, Scott Coates, Sovanna BBQ, Sovanna Restaurant, Talk Travel Asia, Trevor Ranges, Vietnam Restaurants, where to eat bali, where to eat in Bangkok, where to eat in Cambodia, where to eat in Laos, where to eat in Vietnam
This week’s episode explores one of the greatest aspects of diversity in Asia: the wide range of food available both across the region and within each individual country. Every foodie and every local seems to have a favorite dish and knows the best place to get it: Scott and Trevor are no exception, and in Episode 19 of Talk Travel Asia they talk about some of their Favorite Foods of Asia and fill you in on the restaurants that they think serve the best!
Episode 17: Favorite Watering Holes
- January 17, 2015
- Tagged as: above 11 bangkok, bali bars, bangkok bars, best bars bangkok, cheap charlies bangkok, check inn 99 bangkok, chiang rai bars, delphi rock bar bali, jazz upstairs kathmandu, laos bars, luang prabang bars, potato head bali, Scott Coates, single fin bali, Talk Travel Asia, thailand bars, Trevor Ranges, uluwatu bars, utopia luang prabang, zoom cafe vietnam
Introduction: Scott and Trevor are back together to record Episode 17, this time at the FCC Bar and Restaurant in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Trevor introduces the episode by explaining that Scott and he are no strangers to the nightlife scene. In fact, while he only devotes a portion of his travel writing to nightlife venues, people seem to think that he is an expert on every place to go for a drink in every destination he’s ever been. So as not to disappoint his fans, he has tried to keep on top of the scene in every area he hangs out in and Scott has been an indispensable resource in this regard.
Scott introduces the episode by talking about how digital cameras and other technology have made capturing quality images easier and more affordable than ever. Trevor and Scott then discuss some of their own experiences taking photos while on the road and how, while cameras have become more affordable and tools for post-editing are abundant, these technical tools can’t trump a good eye for photography.
- Cambodia
- Expert Insight
- Indonesia
- Nature & Wildlife
- Places to Stay
- Podcast
- Sri Lanka
- Thailand
- Travel Advice
- Travel Tales
- Vietnam
Episode 11: Asia’s Somewhat Secret Beaches
- October 14, 2014
- Tagged as: bali beaches, bali islands, Best beaches in Asia, Best Thai beaches, cambodia beaches, cambodia islands, Cambodia's best beaches, Koh Phangan, Koh Phrathong, Koh Ra, koh rong cambodia, Koh Samui, Marissa, Nusa Lembongan, SE Asia's best beaches, Sri Lanka beaches, sri lanka islands, Sri Lanka's best beaches, surf sri lanka, Thailand's beaches, Trevor Ranges, Weligama
Episode 10: Drinking Beer in Southeast Asia with Beervana’s Aaron Grieser and Brian Bartusch
- October 1, 2014
- Tagged as: aaron grieser, beer lao, beervana, bia hoi, brian bartusch, cambodia brewpubs, cambodian beer, craft beer asia, craft beer bangkok, craft beer chiang mai, craft beer thailand, laos beer, Scott Coates, seek beervana, thai beer, thailand brewpubs, Trevor Ranges, vietnam beer, vietnam brewpubs
Introduction: Trevor is visiting Scott in Kuala Lumpur (KL), where he just celebrated his one year anniversary living in the Malaysian capital city. Trevor suggested chatting about the city, what it’s like, and what it has to offer would be a good episode as many foreigners aren’t generally familiar with what to do or see in Kuala Lumpur. Trevor thinks that unlike visitors to Thailand, Cambodia, or Singapore, a lot of people don’t have deeply ingrained preconceived notions about what the country and its capital is like. Scott gives us a quick overview on how he ended up in KL and how, after one year, he knows the city well enough to share some of his insights with prospective visitors.
Scott and Trevor discuss some experiences from their many years planning trips in and exploring Asia. Scott prefers to have transport, accommodation, and a travel template plan dialed-in. Trevor likes to research comprehensively but often prefers an unstructured approach upon arrival. The two discuss both advantages and disadvantages to each strategy and why striking the right balance is key.
Bangkok is legendary as one of the world’s most exotic and exciting cities. It’s also one full of scams, hustles, and tourist traps, luckily most of them relatively innocent and non-violent. Scott and Trevor cover a few of the most common, elaborate, and colorful Bangkok scams so that you can have a lot of fun in Bangkok and not get ripped off!
Ta Keo temple at Angkor Archaeological Park
Talk Travel Asia co-hosts Scott Coates and Trevor Ranges share their backgrounds, including when and why they moved to Asia, how they got to know each other, and what they’ve been up to in the travel industry over the past decade.
This podcast is a collection of tales, tips, and fun chats, drawing upon our more than 25 years of experience traveling and working in Asia. We explore a variety of travel issues, featuring captivating characters we’ve met along the way. If it’s intriguing travel you’re seeking – look no further.