I was surprised by Chongqing’s beauty. And I don’t mean the Muzak cover all All4One’s “I Swear” that was playing as I waited to clear Chinese immigration, although that was a nice touch.
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China’s Wild West
Follow in my footsteps and head to Gansu, but only once you’ve considered the entirety of this dispatch.
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How Many Days Should You Spend in Hong Kong?
Even if you’re reading this post in 2022 and the coronavirus pandemic is a distant nightmare, I imagine—I hope—you’ll find its contents of use.
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The Greatest Great Wall Trips
There are as many ways to visit the Great Wall as there are kilometers of the ancient fortress.
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You’ve Never Seen Winter Like This Before
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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Is NYC Worth Visiting?
Whatever answer I provide over the next few paragraphs is going to enrage as many people as it engages.
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How to Visit Cuba (as an American)
Can Americans visit Cuba?
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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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Why Canada Continues to Intrigue Me
Of all the beautiful places to visit in Canada, I’m convinced I haven’t personally been to many yet.
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