Nakhon Si Thammarat is unpretentious, understated and, yes, unadulterated.
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Is This Asia’s Most Enjoyable Lost City?
Sukhothai feels deserted compared to Ayutthaya—and every other “lost city” I’ve visited in Southeast Asia.
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Three Charming Days in Chengdu
No matter your current mindset about China’s panda city, here’s how to make the most of three days in Chengdu.
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Three Crazy Days in Chongqing
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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Three Dreamy Days in Krabi
With just three days in Krabi province, you can experience a truly wide range of the best beaches in Thailand, among the Kingdom’s other treasures.
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Three Perfect Days in Penang
If you spend your three days in Penang like I did, you’re sure to be privy to a similar fate.
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Three Superb Days in St. Petersburg
Here’s how to make the most of three days in St. Petersburg, no matter where you’re coming from before you get there.
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Three Days in Jakarta
The secret to people’s feelings about Jakarta is in its nickname, “The Big Durian.”
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Are 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.
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Is Pokhara Overrated?
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.
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