Kathmandu is an enjoyable city and a great introduction to Nepal, even if you can’t manage to find a motorcycle-riding bad boy to help you navigate the terrible traffic.
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A Day in Delhi Can Be Delightful
I think you’ll agree with me once your trip is through: Delhi can be delightful, after all.
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Pearl of Goa
The best place to stay in Goa depends on where you are—and I’m not just talking about the name of the beach.
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Colombo is More Than a Sri Lanka Crashpad
Colombo is more than just a stop en route to more exciting places in Sri Lanka, or at least it should be.
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Where Your Cup of Tea Was Born
Sri Lanka’s tea-producing region is not only vastly different from anywhere else in the country, but is one of the most mysterious, awe-inspiring landscapes I’ve ever seen.
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Orangutans and the Treehouse of Your Dreams
The only thing cooler than a treehouse in the middle of the jungle? A treehouse in the middle of a jungle full of wild orangutans.
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Is Jakarta Really So Bad?
The secret to people’s feelings about Jakarta is in its nickname, “The Big Durian.”
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Is Vientiane Really That Bad?
Vientiane is not such a terrible place, at least not if you maintain realistic expectations.
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The Truth About Southeast Asia’s “Paradise” Islands
Neither Phuket nor Bali are particularly attractive islands, let alone places that live up to the wild expectations travelers tend to have of both.
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Siem Reap, Beyond Angkor Wat
If you come to Siem Reap solely to see Angkor Wat, you will almost certainly be disappointed.
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Poignant Phnom Penh
Four decades after one of the darkest chapters in human history, Phnom Penh offers substantially more than tragedy tourism.
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Penang Starts Here
If you spend your three days in Penang like I did, you’re sure to be privy to a similar fate.
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The Thailand Island Challenge
For many Thailand travelers, it all comes down to Phuket vs Koh Samui.
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Chiang Mai Starts Here
Chiang Mai is the new Bangkok, but what that means is up to interpretation.
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Thailand’s Most Enchanting Environs
If you’re pressed for time on your trip to Thailand, I would almost go so far as to say you should visit Chiang Rai instead Chiang Mai—it’s that good!
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How to Stay Sane in Hoi An
Of all the things to do in Hoi An, my favorite activity in this ancient town is to reminisce.
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