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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Is Siem Reap or Phnom Penh Better?
For most travelers, Siem Reap vs Phnom Penh isn’t even a competition.
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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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Busan (Without the Zombies)
You should absolutely make a beeline to Busan—here’s why.
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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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Fairytales of Hanoi
It’s tempting to decide how many days in Hanoi you should spend based on fairytales—I should know.
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