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.
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Fairytales of Hanoi
It’s tempting to decide how many days in Hanoi you should spend based on fairytales—I should know.
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How 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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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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