Yakushima differs profoundly from everywhere else I’ve seen in Japan, yet I can’t help but wonder if the spirits of its ancient forests transformed me in a deeper way.
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The Saddest Thing About Hiroshima
Terrible events happened in Hiroshima, but the saddest thing about the city is how disappointing it is as a destination.
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Yes, Japan Has a Desert—and Yes, It’s Amazing
Japan is the ultimate land of contrasts, so it should come as no surprise when an arid desert randomly appears out of nowhere along its heavily-wooded northern coast.
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Memoirs of a Gaysha
Kyoto is about carving your own path through the history, heritage and chaos, not following the established tourist trail.
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How Many Days Should You Spend in Tokyo?
As a traveler (and a travel blogger), I’m always reevaluating and recalibrating my stances—the topic of how many days in Tokyo you should spend is no exception.
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30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Sri Lanka
These pictures will ensure you don’t wait as long as I did to get yourself to the magical island of Sri Lanka.
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Around the World in 80 Days – For Real!
What if, rather than using the six months (or more) most people devote to a round-the-world trip, I planned out a trip for a relatively short time? Say, 80 days, like the classic Jules Verne novel?
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30 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Colombia
The only danger in Colombia, as the country’s marketing slogan goes, is wanting to stay. And, as you’ll see, to take an inordinate number of photos that depict a land mythical in its beauty.
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30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Indonesia
Whether you’re looking for places to visit, things to do or reasons to travel to Indonesia, these captivating photos will make you want to board the next flight to Jakarta.
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Life and Death in Sulawesi’s Heavenly Kingdom
From baby graves, to elaborate funeral celebrations, to coffins than hang from steep cliff faces, Tana Toraja boasts some of the most bizarre, fascinating end-of-life rituals in the world.
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