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).
Continue ReadingChasing Chimeras
Everything that can decay is decaying, including me.
Continue ReadingPagodas and Proof of Life
Eventually, the weight of the present will no longer crush you.
Continue ReadingThe Loneliest Paradise
Raja Ampat is far, even if you start your journey toward it from within Indonesia.
Continue ReadingDoes Korea Start and End in Seoul?
I love both of these cities equally—I’m not going to take a side.
Continue ReadingRyokans vs. Onsens
One question I often get, however, tends to confuse even experienced Japan travelers: Are onsens and ryokans the same thing?
Continue ReadingDa Nang Days
Although my trip started stressfully, I look back fondly at all the things to do in Da Nang—and outside the city as well.
Continue ReadingSailing Toward Nirvana
This is Paradise, or as close as I’ve ever come to it.
Continue ReadingIs Korea Really the Poor Man’s Japan?
The question of Korea vs Japan is a contentious one—even before broaching the topic of travel.
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