The bad news? Norway in a Nutshell isn’t for everyone. The good news? Once you realize what it actually is and square that with your own expectations, it might very well before for you.
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The World, Two Weeks at a Time
Think you need months and months off work to take an epic adventure? Think again.
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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.
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The Truth About the Koh Yao Islands
For most travelers, the question of “Koh Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi” doesn’t register.
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Halong Bay for Fancy Folks
I’m not sure the end result of a Halong Bay luxury cruise is any different than an ordinary one.
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Why I Trust My Teeth to Thailand
The topic of dental work in Thailand is a complex one, to say the least.
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Okinawa Starts Here
Planning an Okinawa itinerary can quickly go from an easy task to an insurmountable one.
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From 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.
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A Taste of Istanbul
A trip to Istanbul is as much about seeing sights as it is about feeling the energy of a city that straddles continents and centuries.
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Gateway to Hokkaido
When I have another opportunity to return to Hakodate, I jump at it.
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How to Savor Sydney
I want to inspire you to crush on Sydney—whether you fall in love or not is up to you.
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The World’s Bougiest Backpacking Destination
To this day, I rave passionately about my backpacking South of France experience.
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Yes, Japan Has a Desert—and Yes, It’s Amazing
Japan is the ultimate land of contrasts, so it should come as no surprise when an arid desert randomly appears out of nowhere along its heavily-wooded northern coast.
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City of the Sultan
Is Yogyakarta worth visiting?
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To Slovenia, With Love
Historically, the overland journey from Venice to Slovenia was beautiful, but somewhat convoluted.
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Taiwan’s True Capital
Tainan is a city that demands time—and patience.
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