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Dave Stamboulis

Dave Stamboulis

Dave Stamboulis

Dave Stamboulis is an American travel writer and photographer based in Bangkok, Thailand. His photos have appeared in Lonely Planet, The Rough Guides, Conde Nast Traveller, Travel & Leisure, National Geographic Traveller, and other publications around the world. He is the author of Odysseus’ Last Stand, which received the Silver Medal for Travel Book of the Year from the Society of American Travel Writers. In addition to being the author of 500 Hidden Secrets of Bangkok, Dave is the "Bangkok expert" for USA Today's 10Best, as well as being a contributor to the BBC, Silver Kris (Singapore Airlines), Sawasdee Thai Air, and countless other publications across the Asia region. He spends all his free time traveling and trekking to remote mountain regions around the planet.

Worth the Wait

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Taiwan’s mind-blowing food scene can be successfully navigated by following the crowds to authentic, delicious local eateries.

Climbs that Rime

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Winter trekking in China’s Huangshan National Park can be gruelling, but the freezing weather conditions have the potential to produce plentiful visual manna.

Head in the Clouds

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Taiwan’s compact size, high concentration of ascents, and outstanding trails make it one of the best destinations in Asia for a hiking adventure.

Dal Tales

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Once regarded as one of India’s most idyllic summer retreats, Srinagar is recapturing its alluring aura as tourism continues to revive in Kashmir.

An Arabian Odyssey

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With its charismatic cities and contrasting desert, mountain, and coastal landscapes, Oman is ideal quarry for an extended road trip.

A Perfect Zen

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Kyoto during fall season with its landscapes and iconic temples and gardens explod-ing into a palette of vivid colors exemplifies the Japanese philosophy of wabi sabi.

Shoot to Thrill

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With its vivid colors, heritage architecture, evocative festivals and vibrant street life, Hoi An deserves its reputation as a photographer’s paradise.

The Mild Men of Borneo

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The Iban people of western Sarawak have a fearsome reputation due to their history of headhunting. But these days the tribe enjoys a peaceful coexistence with its surroundings.

Goat’s Own Country

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Of all the trekking adventures on the planet, few are as challenging— but rewarding—as the demanding trails that weave through Oman’s Western Hajar range.

On a Knife’s Edge

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Close to Bangkok, but a world removed from Thailand’s crowded tourist hubs, the dramatic peaks of Kanchanaburi province offer prime opportunities for wilderness hiking.

Fringe Benefits

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With red tape constraining travel in Tibet, visitors can imbibe a heady swig of its vivid culture as well as breathtaking scenery in neighboring enclaves like Western Sichuan.