Although it’s just a few hours southwest of Hanoi, Vietnam’s Mai Chau Ecolodge feels like another world entirely. Here’s why you should stay there.
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Choose Your Own Adventure
A recent trip to St. George, UT with GMC made me take stock of the past several years of my life. Read today’s post for all the particulars!
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Baracoa’s Coming Capitalism
The gorgeous beaches of Baracoa, on the eastern tip of Cuba, touched my heart and soul. But my mind grappled with a much less beautiful issue.
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Trinidad and T.L.C.
What do a 90s R&B girl group and Cuba’s most touristy town have in common?
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The Tobacco King of Viñales
Has saying hello to a random stranger ever totally altered the course of your trip?
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Havana is Screaming
Havana is a city on the cusp of change – and I’m not sure how I feel about that.
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Three Spectacular Days in Seoul
Panoramas of skyscrapers rolling over hills like waves of concrete and steel; flashes of neon light reflecting in rivers and streams; and aromas of Korean BBQ in the air all around you. Ain’t Seoul grand?
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The Real China?
Your view on Taiwan’s official status depends on your politics, but to me, the island is arguably more “Chinese” than China itself. Here’s why.
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Seoul in the Time of MERS
South Korea is just fine – all you armchair physicians, in the media and on social media, need to sit the fuck down.
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Japan’s Best-Kept Secret
Hakodate is not among the first tier of cities people tend to visit on their trips to Japan. Here’s why you should make it there anyway.
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