The secret to people’s feelings about Jakarta is in its nickname, “The Big Durian.”
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Is This America’s Most Beautiful Road Trip?
The best way to enjoy California is to drive the Pacific Coast Highway.
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Is Vientiane Really That Bad?
Vientiane is not such a terrible place, at least not if you maintain realistic expectations.
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The Misty Medina on the North Atlantic
This city is as enjoyable as its name is difficult to pronounce.
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Mind-Blowing Marrakech
Most overseas travelers to Morocco arrive in Casablanca but practically speaking, Morocco begins in Marrakech
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The Truth About Visiting Ireland
Regardless of how many days in Ireland you plan to spend, you should probably stay longer.
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The Truth About Southeast Asia’s “Paradise” Islands
Neither Phuket nor Bali are particularly attractive islands, let alone places that live up to the wild expectations travelers tend to have of both.
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These Are the Best Beaches in Oman
Truly wonderful Oman beaches are few and far-between, to an extent that might surprise you if you’ve never been.
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Siem Reap, Beyond Angkor Wat
If you come to Siem Reap solely to see Angkor Wat, you will almost certainly be disappointed.
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Poignant Phnom Penh
Four decades after one of the darkest chapters in human history, Phnom Penh offers substantially more than tragedy tourism.
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New Zealand’s Mother Road
No matter when you end up taking your next Christchurch to Queenstown road trip, I have a feeling you’re thoroughly informed—and inspired—now.
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Auckland Starts Here
This post is not about Auckland sightseeing—it’s about what to do once you’ve had your fill of it.
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Penang Starts Here
If you spend your three days in Penang like I did, you’re sure to be privy to a similar fate.
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What I Wish I’d Known About Travel Photography
Experience and persistence are the key to taking striking travel pics that hold up over time.
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The Thailand Island Challenge
For many Thailand travelers, it all comes down to Phuket vs Koh Samui.
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Chiang Mai Starts Here
Chiang Mai is the new Bangkok, but what that means is up to interpretation.
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