Destination Guides

Browse through the detailed destination guides I’ve created for all the more than three-dozen countries I’ve visited.

Hong Kong Island Walking Tour

Skyline of Hong Kong island

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Explore ritzy Hong Kong island almost completely free of charge, no matter where in Hong Kong you stay.

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Photo Essay: Australia’s Spiritual Center

The Olgas aka Kata Tjuta in Australia's Northern Territory

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I can’t claim to be an expert on aboriginal spirituality after five short days, but it took only a moment of contemplation to understand why they held Australia’s desolate center so sacred.

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Amsterdam for Non-Smokers

Greenhouse Coffee Shop, Amsterdam

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Just as you don’t need to hire a hooker to enjoy the city’s sleazy Red Light District, you can have the time of your life in Amsterdam without inhaling a single puff of weed smoke — first-hand, anyway.

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Beirut’s Hamra Street Festival

Hamra Street in Beirut, Lebanon

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Although I never recommend you plan out travel too far in advance, I guarantee you won’t regret scheduling your visit to Lebanon around the time of the next Hamra Street Festival.

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The Outback on Camelback

Uluru Camel Tours in Yulara, Australia

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If you love camels but don’t have the time or patience to search out wild ones, book a camel ride through the outback at Uluru Camel Tours in Yulara.

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Lisbon Travel Photos: The Origin

Photo of Lisbon, Portugal

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Whether you consider it a must-visit tourist destination or one of the most significant societies in Western history, Lisbon is the origin of whatever Portugal means to you.

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Why I Love Athens

Ermou Street in Athens, Greece

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Athens is a city you’re sure to fall in love with, even if your sweetheart isn’t in the Greek capital with you.

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Sydney in 48 Hours

Sydney as seen from Watsons Bay

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Whether you’re on a long layover or just have a short temper when it comes to traditional tourism, 48 hours is all you need to see Sydney’s most famous attractions and neighborhoods.

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How to Get a China Visa

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Airlines won’t even let you on the plane without a valid China visa, so get the China visa you need in plenty of time for departure.

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Bangkok Weekend Trip Ideas

Southeast Asia Travel Bangkok

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Taking a weekend trip from Bangkok to almost anywhere else in Southeast Asia is quicker and cheaper than you might think.

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Is South America Dangerous?

Is South America Dangerous?

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Although I won’t attempt to discredit the popular notion that South America is a dangerous place to travel, I don’t think the threat to travelers like you and I is as dire as some would have you believe.

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