For most travelers, the question of “Koh Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi” doesn’t register.
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Halong Bay for Fancy Folks
I’m not sure the end result of a Halong Bay luxury cruise is any different than an ordinary one.
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The topic of dental work in Thailand is a complex one, to say the least.
Continue ReadingAre 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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Planning an Okinawa itinerary can quickly go from an easy task to an insurmountable one.
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Traveling from Laos to Thailand is easier than it’s ever been, whether you go by train or take a flight.
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When I have another opportunity to return to Hakodate, I jump at it.
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Japan is the ultimate land of contrasts, so it should come as no surprise when an arid desert randomly appears out of nowhere along its heavily-wooded northern coast.
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Is Yogyakarta worth visiting?
Continue ReadingThe 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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