Many of the other expats I met in China were adamant about being either “Beijing People” or “Shanghai People.” Which city is more your style?
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Exploring The Other Pyramids
Visit the “step” pyramid at Saqarra and the “bent” and “red” pyramids in Dashur to get pieces of the pyramid puzzle most visitors to Egypt miss.
Continue ReadingThe 411 on Amsterdam’s “Coffee Shops”
There’s a reason that Amsterdam has become cliché as a destination for travelers craving elevated experiences abroad. And I’ll give you a hint: It ain’t the java.
Continue ReadingThe Truth About Israel, One Man at a Time
How my romantic encounters with Israeli men have altered my perception of a place I grew fond of shit-talking.
Continue ReadingThe Island of Mykonos for Gay Travelers
The Greek island of Mykonos is a great gay destination, no matter which month you choose to you visit.
Continue ReadingVietnam in Dong and Dollars
The Vietnam travel cost is uniformly low, whether you’re a backpacker searching for budget bets, or a high-end travel in search of five-star bargains.
Continue ReadingCrouching Tiger, Hidden Daytrip
If you’re in Shanghai and need a break from the hustle-bustle and skyscrapers, the Chinese Grand National Bamboo Forest is nearby Anji is without a doubt the most serene place you can travel without getting on a plane.
Continue ReadingBeirut on the Cheap: Is It Possible?
Beirut is notoriously expensive, something I didn’t fully understand until I couldn’t find a hotel room anywhere in the city to meet my budget.
Continue ReadingThe Weird, Wonderful Foods of Singapore
Whether you’re looking for a meal that’s incredibly satisfying or incredibly strange, a fitting food destiny awaits you somewhere in Singapore.
Continue ReadingTravel Vietnam by Bus With Sinh Cafe
While the Sinh Cafe’s buses are far from the most comfortable I’ve traveled in, they are nonetheless the most efficient, cost-effective means of traveling up or down Vietnam’s coast.
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