China
Nanxun: Huzhou’s Secret Water Town
Entering the town, I paused for a moment to wait out the rain under a covered walkway. For a little while it seemed like I was the only one there. But then I
March 15, 2018
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Thailand
A Day in Lopburi: Ruins-Hopping in Thailand’s Monkey Town
Lopburi, one of Thailand’s oldest cities, is also one of its most unique. It’s been continually inhabited for thousands of years by cultures like the Dvaravati and the Khmer. A king of Ayutthaya
February 18, 2018
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Thailand
A Weekend in Thonburi: The Temples & Canals of a Former Capital
After the destruction of Ayutthaya and before the founding of Bangkok, the city of Thonburi functioned for a short time as the Siamese capital. Today, Thonburi is merely a suburb of its younger
February 13, 2018
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Thailand
Nong Khai: More Than Just a Border Town
Nong Khai tends to be a place that people merely pass through. Just across the river from Vientiane, Laos, the town is perhaps most known for its bridge and its immigration checkpoint. Foreign
January 25, 2018
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Laos
A Weekend in Vientiane: Asia’s Forgotten Capital
Arriving in Vientiane after a pleasant stay in the former capital of Luang Prabang, it was immediately clear that the two places couldn’t be more different. Instead of charming French colonial buildings, I
January 18, 2018
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Laos
Slow Travel in Luang Prabang
Nonstop traffic. Pollution. Scams. Aggressive Touts. Intoxicated backpackers. As much as Southeast Asia has to offer, there’s also a lot to get stressed out about, too. And that’s likely why more and more
January 4, 2018
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Thailand
A Weekend in Lampang: Lanna’s Hidden Gem
Not a whole lot of visitors to Thailand have heard of Lampang, even if it’s just a 90 minute drive from Chiang Mai. Once home to a thriving teak trade in the 19th and 20th centuries,
December 20, 2017
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Indonesia
Top 5 Things to Do in Central Ubud
There’s no denying that Ubud is a touristy place, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Most of Ubud’s well-known spots are famous for a reason. From its gorgeous rice paddies to cultural
September 22, 2017
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Indonesia
A Day in Yogyakarta: Ancient Palaces & an Underground Mosque
Yogyakarta, a city of 400,000 people in central Java, is fast becoming one of Indonesia’s most popular destinations. In the following guide, we’ll be covering the top things to do in Yogyakarta, including
August 25, 2017
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Myanmar
A Day in Mandalay: Exploring Myanmar’s Second City on Foot
When most people from the West hear the word Mandalay, they picture casinos, neon lights or even an aquarium. Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, it turns out, was actually named after Myanmar’s former
July 21, 2017
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