Singapore is one of the wealthiest cities in the world, but traveling there doesn’t have to break your bank.
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A Crash Course in Vietnam Visas
It’s tempting to think of a Vietnam visa on arrival as easy and stress-free, especially if you’ve never been to Vietnam.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About the Koh Yao Islands
For most travelers, the question of “Koh Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi” doesn’t register.
Continue ReadingHalong Bay for Fancy Folks
I’m not sure the end result of a Halong Bay luxury cruise is any different than an ordinary one.
Continue ReadingWhy I Trust My Teeth to Thailand
The topic of dental work in Thailand is a complex one, to say the least.
Continue ReadingAre the Cameron Highlands Worth a Trip?
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.
Continue ReadingFrom Laos to Thailand (or Back)
Traveling from Laos to Thailand is easier than it’s ever been, whether you go by train or take a flight.
Continue ReadingCity of the Sultan
Is Yogyakarta worth visiting?
Continue ReadingWhat to Do—and Where to Stay—in Can Tho
Depending on where you make your home in the Mekong Delta, the journey and the destination can be one in the same.
Continue ReadingBattle of the Bornean Cities
I found the states of Sabah and Sarawak—and, in particular, their capitals of Kota Kinabalu and Kuching—to be completely different.
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