Dare I say Brunei is (mostly) enjoyable?
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China’s Other Capital
China’s former capital will exceed your expectations, even if you know exactly what to expect.
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How Many Days Should You Spend in Tokyo?
As a traveler (and a travel blogger), I’m always reevaluating and recalibrating my stances—the topic of how many days in Tokyo you should spend is no exception.
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The Best Part About Siem Reap (Hint: It’s Not Angkor Wat)
If you come to Siem Reap solely to see Angkor Wat, you will almost certainly be disappointed.
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Backwaters or Beaches?
On the subject of where to go in Kerala, there are two basic options: Backwaters and beaches, with all due respect to the (overrated) tea fields of Munnar.
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These Are the Best Times to Visit Japan
Japan is a 365-day-per-year destination—you can’t really go wrong.
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Thirty-Free
“Certainly,” my friend Scott said, after we arrived back at Long Beach the next morning and saw it under full sunlight for the first time, “it doesn’t look like an Andaman Sea beach.”
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The Downside of Sakura Season in Okinawa
Seeing Okinawa cherry blossoms is beautiful, but it does require some sacrifices.
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5 Ways to Fall in Love With Naha
Whether you appreciate the history of the Ryukyu Kingdom, warm up (and cool down!) with local refreshments or explore take a day trip to destinations outside the city center, two or three days in Naha will delight you—and probably surprise you, too.
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All Ryukyu’s Ruins
Dark clouds are more befitting of a history lesson than a day at the beach.
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