A couple days in the Cameron Highlands on your way between Kuala Lumpur and Penang is absolutely a good idea, if only because it’s en route. On the other hand, you should be prepared for what to expect.
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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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Is Siem Reap or Phnom Penh Better?
Should you visit Siem Reap or Phnom Penh?
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The Heart of Vietnam
This Da Nang itinerary will help you plan any trip to the Heart of Vietnam.
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The World’s Most Spectacular Flower Garden
Is the National Orchid Garden worth it? Absolutely—and then some.
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The Truth About Vietnam’s Cities
Vietnam’s largest cities are also similar when it comes to my own recent history in both.
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Southeast Asia’s Best Big Island
Is Penang or Phuket a better choice for you?
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The Secret to Getting Around Thailand by Bus
It’s easy both to understand and to take buses in Thailand.
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Singapore Starts Here
Regardless of how many days in Singapore you end up spending, focus on the quality of your experiences, rather than their number.
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Can Jakarta Compete With KL?
The Jakarta vs KL debate is as much about the cities themselves as it is about the destinations they unlock.
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Saigon, Reborn
In Saigon as in Hanoi, there was a boy. But that’s where the similarities between these two stories ends.
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Southeast Asia’s Low-Key Hardest Choice
It isn’t pointless to compare Cambodia vs Vietnam, as different as these two countries might be from one another.
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Luang Prabang Starts Here
I know from personal experience that your first impression of Luang Prabang can last years.
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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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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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