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.
Continue ReadingHow to Stay Sane in Hoi An
Of all the things to do in Hoi An, my favorite activity in this ancient town is to reminisce.
Continue ReadingThe Poor Man’s Forbidden City
Whatever you do in Hue, be careful about what you eat—otherwise, you might have to wait a decade to truly discover the city like I did.
Continue ReadingWhat No One Tells You About Cambodia
Cambodia is nothing if not a land of surprises.
Continue ReadingSt. Louis, Bangkok
Being here feels so right it scares me.
Continue ReadingKuching Starts Here
Details are the last thing you need to sweat on your sojourn to balmy Kuching.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Koh Kradan
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.
Continue ReadingBangkok Starts Here
I know a thing or two about how many days in Bangkok you should spend.
Continue ReadingThe 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.
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