It’s tempting to decide how many days in Hanoi you should spend based on fairytales—I should know.
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The Truth About Vietnam’s Cities
Vietnam’s largest cities are also similar when it comes to my own recent history in both.
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Singapore Starts Here
Regardless of how many days in Singapore you end up spending, focus on the quality of your experiences, rather than their number.
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30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Vietnam
2019 was never meant to be the year of Vietnam.
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Brunei is Complicated
Is Brunei worth visiting? It’s complicated.
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Is Jakarta Really So Bad?
The secret to people’s feelings about Jakarta is in its nickname, “The Big Durian.”
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Siem Reap, Beyond Angkor Wat
If you come to Siem Reap solely to see Angkor Wat, you will almost certainly be disappointed.
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Penang Starts Here
If you spend your three days in Penang like I did, you’re sure to be privy to a similar fate.
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Chiang Mai Starts Here
Chiang Mai is the new Bangkok, but what that means is up to interpretation.
Continue ReadingHow to Stay Sane in Hoi An
Of all the things to do in Hoi An, my favorite activity in this ancient town is to reminisce.
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The Poor Man’s Forbidden City
Whatever you do in Hue, be careful about what you eat—otherwise, you might have to wait a decade to truly discover the city like I did.
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Bangkok Starts Here
I know a thing or two about how many days in Bangkok you should spend.
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Why I’m Plotting a Return to the Philippines
What they say about the Philippines—it’s more fun there—is certainly true.
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The World, Two Weeks at a Time
Think you need months and months off work to take an epic adventure? Think again.
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Halong Bay for Fancy Folks
I’m not sure the end result of a Halong Bay luxury cruise is any different than an ordinary one.
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From Laos to Thailand (or Back)
Traveling from Laos to Thailand is easier than it’s ever been, whether you go by train or take a flight.
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