Visiting China’s Harbin Ice Festival was a surreal, magical experience – and not just because it broke one of my life’s most debilitating existential barriers.
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Where to Find Japan’s Best Japow
The word “japow” is firmly in my vocabulary—I know it exactly what it means.
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How to Time Travel from Tokyo
Nikko is just a short trip away from Tokyo, geographically, but it feels like going back in time several centuries.
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Is Green Bay Worth Visiting?
I only first thought about visiting Green Bay recently.
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Tantalizing Taipei
This Taipei itinerary will help you make the most of Taiwan’s capital, even if you don’t end up moving here like I did.
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Sakoku Sutra
Some things are too good to be true, but not my recent fortune.
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The Truth About Austin
This is a complicated topic—especially for me.
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Is Zaragoza Worth Visiting?
As it turns out, a singular focus can create room for manifold travel discoveries.
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The Best Day Trip from Madrid
For me, Segovia vs Toledo isn’t much of a contest.
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How Madrid Fits Into Spain
Enjoying Madrid, regardless of how long you spend there, requires alternative framing.
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Ireland’s Best Capital City
The reality, if I’m being honest, is that you’ll need to visit both these cities if you truly want to get a 360º picture of Ireland.
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How to Stay Connected in Europe
What if I told you the best SIM card for Europe wasn’t a SIM card at all?
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Where to Base Yourself in Israel
Even if you’ve already decided to visit both TLV and JLM, this post will help you gain a clear idea of what to expect in each city.
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Tell Me I’m Your National Anthem
If there’s one lesson my three days in Washington DC reinforced, it’s that the sun is always shining above the clouds—you just have to wait for them to dissipate.
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The Most Interesting City in Ethiopia (Hint: It’s Not Lalibela)
I like Lalibela—don’t get me wrong. But for me, another city in Ethiopia possesses a better-round trove of travel treasures.
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Brunei is Complicated
Is Brunei worth visiting? It’s complicated.
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