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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You’re Probably Not Going to See Tigers Here
Most of the animals you see here will be deer, and although you might also happen upon some rhinos and elephants as well, you’re almost guaranteed not to see a tiger.
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Introducing India’s Pink City
Is Jaipur worth visiting?
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Tourism and Voyeurism in Myanmar
Democracy, freedom and where to draw the line between tourism and voyeurism in Myanmar.
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Myanmar’s Best Base
It’s not that you will visit one city and won’t visit the other; most tourists end up going to both at one point during their trip.
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Three Dreamy Days in Krabi
With just three days in Krabi province, you can experience a truly wide range of the best beaches in Thailand, among the Kingdom’s other treasures.
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Pandas and Peppercorns
No matter your current mindset about China’s panda city, here’s how to make the most of your Chengdu itinerary.
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Matsumoto Starts Here
There’s no one-right-way to construct a Matsumoto itinerary—and no correct number of days to spend here.
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Why Singapore Trumps KL
For a long time, I was agnostic about both Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
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The Truth About Kuala Lumpur
How many days in Kuala Lumpur you spend relates directly to how much you’ll enjoy your trip (or not).
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Chasing Chimeras
Everything that can decay is decaying, including me.
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Pagodas and Proof of Life
Eventually, the weight of the present will no longer crush you.
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