An active volcano exploded last night while I slumbered, so I did what any semi-insane travel journalist would do: I bought a face mask, grabbed my camera and headed outside into “Ashmageddon.”
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Why Is This Indonesian Man Tattooing Trash?
An unassuming man named Uwuh in Yogyakarta, Indonesian is taking on his country’s waste problem in a beautiful, amazing way. Read more about it!
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Why Do People Hate Jakarta?
If you’re passing through the Indonesian capital and are on the fence about actually going into the city, I recommend you spend at least a day here – if you do end up hating Jakarta, the least you can do is have your own reasons for feeling that way.
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Kegelisahan
I’m not sure about my upcoming trip to Indonesia. This thrills me; but it also terrifies me.
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Thailand in the Time of Protest
The 2014 Bangkok protests are of absolutely no danger to travelers – and the mainstream media needs to stop scaring us into thinking this is the case.
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A Fresh Take on My Favorite City
“It’s as if – and I mean this in the very best way possible – we were in totally different cities on totally different days.”
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The Bali in “Eat, Pray, Love”
Bits and pieces of Julia Roberts’ Bali are within your reach, even if excessive tourism largely cancels out what appears in the film “Eat, Pray, Love.”
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The Monkey Man of Kuala Lumpur
Have you ever been under the impression that the rules don’t apply to you? Read about how an experience with a monkey owners in Malaysia reminded me that this is never the case.
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Why I Trust My Teeth to Thailand
The decision of whether or not to take part in dental tourism in Thailand is yours alone, but here’s why I’m glad I did!
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Thailand’s Best Island?
If you’re looking for a Thai island that’s big on scenery and light on “the scene,” beautiful Koh Kradan is definitely your best choice.
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