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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Road, Wing, Human
The tourist trail is sometimes more enlightening than the philosopher’s path.
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Three Marvelous Days in Moscow
Three days in Moscow provided me a nuanced impression of the city, albeit one I want to build upon with future visits.
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Battle of the Bornean Cities
I found the states of Sabah and Sarawak—and, in particular, their capitals of Kota Kinabalu and Kuching—to be completely different.
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What to Do With 48 Hours in Hobart
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.
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How Not to Fuck Up Asia’s Most Epic Island Day Trip
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.”
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How to Get a Russia Visa
One of the many reasons I held off visiting Russia as long as I did was the complicated visa process.
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Is Thailand Cheap?
Is Thailand still cheap? That’s very much in the eye of the beholder.
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All Malaysia’s Best-Fed Vanity
Malaysia, Truly Asia. Does vanity get better fed than that?
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Three Days in Kuala Lumpur
The truth of my history here (which I’ll explain in the body of this post) is complicated. Thankfully, enjoying three days in Kuala Lumpur is not.
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