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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Luang Prabang Starts Here
I know from personal experience that your first impression of Luang Prabang can last years.
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Are the Cameron Highlands Worth a Trip?
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.
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Fairytales of Hanoi
It’s tempting to decide how many days in Hanoi you should spend based on fairytales—I should know.
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The SAR and the City Above the Sea
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.
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Is Siem Reap or Phnom Penh Better?
Should you visit Siem Reap or Phnom Penh?
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The Heart of Vietnam
This Da Nang itinerary will help you plan any trip to the Heart of Vietnam.
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The World’s Most Spectacular Flower Garden
Is the National Orchid Garden worth it? Absolutely—and then some.
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Asia’s Best Forest of Glass
Should you visit Tokyo or Hong Kong?
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The Truth About Vietnam’s Cities
Vietnam’s largest cities are also similar when it comes to my own recent history in both.
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How Many Days Should You Spend in Hong Kong?
How many days in Hong Kong you decide to spend is ultimately less important than how you spend them.
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Will Asia’s Real World City Please Stand Up?
Hong Kong was “Asia’s World City,” until it wasn’t.
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Southeast Asia’s Best Big Island
Is Penang or Phuket a better choice for you?
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China’s Other Capital
China’s former capital is at least as enthralling as its current one, even if both suffer from the same choking air pollution.
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The Secret to Getting Around Thailand by Bus
It’s easy both to understand and to take buses in Thailand.
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