Gansu attractions are some of the most impressive in China, but you’ll need a good grasp of the Chinese language—and a high level of patience—in order to travel here.
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The World’s Largest Village
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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China’s Wild West
Follow in my footsteps and head to Gansu, but only once you’ve considered the entirety of this dispatch.
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The Greatest Great Wall Trips
There are as many ways to visit the Great Wall as there are kilometers of the ancient fortress.
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30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Gansu
Solitude was the best antidote to the deprivation that would come to define my time in China’s Wild West.
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You’ve Never Seen Winter Like This Before
Visiting China’s Harbin Ice Festival was a surreal, magical experience – and not just because it broke one of my life’s most debilitating existential barriers.
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Where to Find Japan’s Best Japow
The word “japow” is firmly in my vocabulary—I know it exactly what it means.
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Here’s Where to Go in 2023
Next year is when travel—and life—will really get back to normal.
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How to Time Travel from Tokyo
Nikko is just a short trip away from Tokyo, geographically, but it feels like going back in time several centuries.
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Is Green Bay Worth Visiting?
I only first thought about visiting Green Bay recently.
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Tantalizing Taipei
This Taipei itinerary will help you make the most of Taiwan’s capital, even if you don’t end up moving here like I did.
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Sakoku Sutra
Some things are too good to be true, but not my recent fortune.
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The Truth About Austin
This is a complicated topic—especially for me.
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Is Zaragoza Worth Visiting?
As it turns out, a singular focus can create room for manifold travel discoveries.
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The Best Day Trip from Madrid
For me, Segovia vs Toledo isn’t much of a contest.
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How Madrid Fits Into Spain
Enjoying Madrid, regardless of how long you spend there, requires alternative framing.
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