I’ve long speculated that South Korea would be the first country in East Asia to reopen to travel.
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The Dark Secret of Indonesia’s Blue-Fire Volcano
If you think it’s crazy to hike into an active volcano just days after one of its neighbors erupts, ask the sulfur miners who work there how they feel.
Continue ReadingIndia’s Best Megacity
I can’t guarantee this post will make it any easier for you to choose between Mumbai vs Delhi.
Continue ReadingFit for an Empress
You may never be a Chinese empress (or emperor), but when you visit Beijing’s Summer Palace, it’s much easier to imagine such a life!
Continue ReadingJapan’s Best Onsens
Naming the best onsen in Japan is something of a fool’s errand.
Continue ReadingCambodia’s Charm
No one knows when we’ll be able to enjoy Cambodia attractions again, but we’re all more eager than ever to re-discover them.
Continue ReadingIs Takaragawa Onsen Japan’s Best?
Superlatives notwithstanding, the reality of Takaragawa Onsen is enticing to anyone with a pulse.
Continue ReadingIs Medical Tourism in Thailand Right for You?
In sickness as in travel, it’s ultimately more about the journey than the destination, as wonderful a destination as Thailand is.
Continue ReadingJapan’s Best Hikes
A search for the best hikes in Japan can seem like trying to find a needle in a haystack
Continue ReadingThe Decay of the Devil
I feel my creativity being reincarnated in real time, not unlike the way Kiyoaki Matsugae’s soul recycled itself throughout Shigekuni Honda’s lifetime.
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