Asia

Shanghai Starts Here

December 1, 2025 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

Shanghai presents a conundrum.

A Day in Delhi Can Be Delightful

November 24, 2025 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

I think you’ll agree with me once your trip is through: Delhi can be delightful, after all.

The Truth About Changi Airport

November 18, 2025 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

Time permitting, please do not skip Singapore-proper for its airport.

Poignant Phnom Penh

October 27, 2025 by Robert Schrader 5 Comments

Four decades after one of the darkest chapters in human history, Phnom Penh offers substantially more than tragedy tourism.

Siem Reap, Beyond Angkor Wat

October 19, 2025 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

If you come to Siem Reap solely to see Angkor Wat, you will almost certainly be disappointed.

Luang Prabang Starts Here

August 24, 2025 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

I know from personal experience that your first impression of Luang Prabang can last years.

Are the Cameron Highlands Worth a Trip?

May 31, 2025 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

A couple days in the Cameron Highlands on your way between Kuala Lumpur and Penang is absolutely a good idea, if only because it’s en route. On the other hand, you should be prepared for what to expect.

Fairytales of Hanoi

May 12, 2025 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

It’s tempting to decide how many days in Hanoi you should spend based on fairytales—I should know.

The SAR and the City Above the Sea

May 5, 2025 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

There are countless important distinctions between these two cities—and not just that the citizens of one speak Cantonese and the others definitely don’t.