The Japanese have perfectly reconciled their past with their present—I need to learn how to do this.
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Not all Taiwan beaches are created equal—and some just aren’t very good.
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Make the most of Taiwan’s capital, even if you don’t end up moving here like I did.
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While my re-appraisal of the country’s capital has contradicted some of the fond memories I once had, Taiwan as a whole far exceeded my expectations
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Even if you don’t fall as immediately in love with Thailand’s capital as I did, or imagine you would ever want to live here, this Bangkok itinerary will take your trip to the next level.
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The hunt for things to do in Mongolia can feel as perilous as the task of the eagle hunters in the western part of the country: So much prey, so little time!
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No matter which Gobi desert tour you choose, Mongolia will affect you deeply.
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The love I felt for Mongolia throughout my trip was sometimes painful, particularly in the moments when the experiences I lived through made me want to hate it.
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There’s always been a current of serendipity under my Beijing trips, no matter how many days in Beijing I end up staying—I hope the same will prove true for you.
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