Asia

You’ll Never Want to Leave This Ecolodge in Vietnam

September 9, 2015 by Robert Schrader 8 Comments

Although it’s just a few hours southwest of Hanoi, Vietnam’s Mai Chau Ecolodge feels like another world entirely. Here’s why you should stay there.

Three Spectacular Days in Seoul

July 8, 2015 by Robert Schrader 1 Comment

Panoramas of skyscrapers rolling over hills like waves of concrete and steel; flashes of neon light reflecting in rivers and streams; and aromas of Korean BBQ in the air all around you. Ain’t Seoul grand?

The Real China?

June 22, 2015 by Robert Schrader 21 Comments

Your view on Taiwan’s official status depends on your politics, but to me, the island is arguably more “Chinese” than China itself. Here’s why.

Seoul in the Time of MERS

June 11, 2015 by Robert Schrader 38 Comments

South Korea is just fine – all you armchair physicians, in the media and on social media, need to sit the fuck down.

Japan’s Best-Kept Secret

June 3, 2015 by Robert Schrader 5 Comments

Hakodate is not among the first tier of cities people tend to visit on their trips to Japan. Here’s why you should make it there anyway.

Three Killer Days in Kyoto

May 25, 2015 by Robert Schrader 17 Comments

Three days in Kyoto is not enough time to absorb all the history and heritage the city has to offer, but it is enough to start a love affair that will keep you coming back year after year.