The Best Islands In The Caribbean; Iran Is Opening Up To The World; Taking A Cooking Class In Vietnam

Friday, October 25, 2013

I come across lots of interesting travel stories during the week, only some of which I have time to blog about. So every Friday, I include a wrap-up of the most interesting travel stories of the week.

Stories You May Have Missed: Week of October 25 Edition

• Nicaragua’s Corn Island may be the best island in the Caribbean that nobody know about. So please don’t share this story. [The Washington Post]

• Correct me if I’m wrong, but there’s been rumors abounding in the blogosphere and on travel shows that Asia has really good street food. If you’re in Kuala Lumpur, here’s a street food-lover’s guide to the city’s street food. [The Financial Times]

• Iran is in the midst of an international diplomacy thaw, which is now including an ease on restrictions of international visitors. This is good for everyone in the world, except for Britons, who are getting shafted. [UK Telegraph]

• Paul Simon’s Graceland played a huge part in me wanting to travel to South Africa — true story. For everyone else, here are 10 things to know before visiting South Africa. [CNN]

• Curious to know what it’s like to take a cooking class in Vietnam? The answer: Delicious. [The Sydney Morning Herald]

By Matt Stabile

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Matt Stabile is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of TheExpeditioner.com. You can read his writings, watch his travel videos, purchase the book he co-edited or contact him via email at any time at TheExpeditioner.com. (@TheExpeditioner)