Destination Guides

Three Perfect Days in Penang

April 21, 2017 by Robert Schrader 5 Comments

If you spend your three days in Penang like I did, you’re sure to be privy to a similar fate.

Three Superb Days in St. Petersburg

April 17, 2017 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

Here’s how to make the most of three days in St. Petersburg, no matter where you’re coming from before you get there.

Three Days in Jakarta

April 11, 2017 by Robert Schrader 3 Comments

The secret to people’s feelings about Jakarta is in its nickname, “The Big Durian.”

Are the Cameron Highlands Worth a Trip?

April 10, 2017 by Robert Schrader 3 Comments

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.

Is Pokhara Overrated?

April 6, 2017 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

I had a lot of expectations of Pokhara by the time I finally began exploring it, which might explain why I found it so profoundly overrated.

Road, Wing, Human

April 4, 2017 by Robert Schrader 5 Comments

The tourist trail is sometimes more enlightening than the philosopher’s path.

Three Marvelous Days in Moscow

April 3, 2017 by Robert Schrader 2 Comments

Three days in Moscow provided me a nuanced impression of the city, albeit one I want to build upon with future visits.

Battle of the Bornean Cities

March 31, 2017 by Robert Schrader 2 Comments

I found the states of Sabah and Sarawak—and, in particular, their capitals of Kota Kinabalu and Kuching—to be completely different.

What to Do With 48 Hours in Hobart

March 27, 2017 by Robert Schrader Leave a Comment

If you only have 48 hours in Hobart, you simply won’t be able to fit everything in. But this list will give you the best chance of seeing the best of the best.

How Not to Fuck Up Asia’s Most Epic Island Day Trip

March 25, 2017 by Robert Schrader 2 Comments

My decision to make a day trip from Kota Kinabalu to the remote island of Bohey Dulang was significantly outside the bounds of a standard “adventure.”