When deciding between Guilin or Yangshuo, you need to have a clear idea of what each place is (and isn’t).
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Is Siem Reap or Phnom Penh Better?
Should you visit Siem Reap or Phnom Penh?
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When to Visit Southeast Asia (for Best Results)
There isn’t just one best time to visit Southeast Asia.
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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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Why They Call It China’s Panda City
Although I had never previously thought I might see pandas in Chengdu, doing so now seems almost compulsory every time I visit the city.
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Where to Find Japan’s Best Japow
The word “japow” is firmly in my vocabulary—I know it exactly what it means.
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A Superlative Siem Reap Trip
If you come to Siem Reap solely to see Angkor Wat, you will almost certainly be disappointed.
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Why I Trust My Teeth to Thailand
The topic of dental work in Thailand is a complex one, to say the least.
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Why I’m Plotting a Return to the Philippines
What they say about the Philippines—it’s more fun there—is certainly true.
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The Captivating Cities of Southwestern China
Should you visit Chengdu or Chongqing—or both?
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Nepal Begins in Kathmandu
Kathmandu is an enjoyable city and a great introduction to Nepal, even if you can’t manage to find a motorcycle-riding bad boy to help you navigate the terrible traffic.
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Shanghai Starts Here
Shanghai presents a conundrum.
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A Day in Delhi Can Be Delightful
I think you’ll agree with me once your trip is through: Delhi can be delightful, after all.
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The Truth About Changi Airport
Time permitting, please do not skip Singapore-proper for its airport.
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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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