Regardless of how many days in Singapore you end up spending, focus on the quality of your experiences, rather than their number.
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Is Beijing or Shanghai Better for You?
Many people weigh in on the eternal Beijing vs Shanghai debate—but few, frankly, are qualified to do so.
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Can Jakarta Compete With KL?
The Jakarta vs KL debate is as much about the cities themselves as it is about the destinations they unlock.
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Korea’s Cultural Sweet Spot
Once I started researching things to do in Gyeongju, I got a good feeling about the place.
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Saigon, Reborn
In Saigon as in Hanoi, there was a boy. But that’s where the similarities between these two stories ends.
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Want to Visit Seoraksan? Start Here.
It’s possible to take a Seoraksan day trip from Seoul.
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Beijing Starts Here
I’ve been pruning and perfecting this Beijing itinerary for almost 15 years (and counting).
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I’ll Never Forget Mongolia—But I Probably Won’t Go Back
You pay a premium for comfort in a country where little of it exists.
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Southeast Asia’s Low-Key Hardest Choice
It isn’t pointless to compare Cambodia vs Vietnam, as different as these two countries might be from one another.
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India’s Best Beach State
My comparison of Goa vs Kerala lays it all out in honest (though not brutal) detail.
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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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The Captivating Cities of Southwestern China
Should you visit Chengdu or Chongqing—or both?
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Is Macau Worth Visiting?
Is Macau worth visiting? Absolutely, and here’s why.
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Scams and Shah Jahan
Take it from me: A Taj Mahal day tour can quickly turn into something more stressful, even nefarious.
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Is This Asia’s Most Relaxing River Trip?
A slow boat down the Irrawaddy River between the city of Mandalay and Bagan, which is famous for its 2,000 temples.
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The Easiest Way to Everest Base Camp
Want to trek to Everest Base Camp? This might just be the best year for it.
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