Overcoming Church Fatigue in Venice
Finding a renewed sense of appreciation for church architecture at the ornately decorated St. Mark’s Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) in Venice, Italy.
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Author: Matthew Lubin
Authenticity and Travel Photography
Travel photography is an art form, and we take more photos than we need. We then over-edit those photos. Can we have authenticity in travel photography?
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Patuxai: Vientiane’s Iconic Monument
On my first half-day in Vientiane, I sought out Patuxai, the iconic tourist destination in the center of the city.
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Wandering through Myanmar’s Shwedagon Pagoda
Shwedagon Pagoda was the only must-see tourist sight I planned for my stay in Yangon, which doesn’t have a lot of major sites to visit.
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Experiencing Seoul for the Second Time
There are few cities I desire to return to, but my return to Seoul reminded me how much there is to enjoy in this sprawling city.
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I Climbed Taipei 101 and Lived
On May 7, I participated in the Taipei 101 Run Up, a race up 91 floors of Taiwan’s tallest building and the fourth-tallest building in the world.
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Wanderings in Touristy Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang, the former capital of Laos, is an over-hyped, overpriced tourist town, but that doesn’t mean it’s not worth visiting.
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In Awe of Kuang Si Waterfalls in Luang Prabang
Among my rough itinerary in Laos was a trip to the famous Kuang Si waterfall to see why this site was hyped by every other traveler.
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The Attraction of Vietnam: Not Quite a Love Story
There’s something about Vietnam’s major cities, Hanoi and Saigon, that attract me. I had a love-hate relationship during my time in both.
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Charity Run for Cambodian Landmine Relief Fund
My friend and I are running in the Taipei 101 Run Up on May 7 and will be raising money for the Cambodian Landmine Relief Fund.
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Joys of Imported Beer in Taipei
While I’ve enjoyed sampling the local craft beer in Taipei, there’s also been an increase the number and variety of imported craft beer in Taiwan.
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In the Company of Elephants at MandaLao Elephant Sanctuary
While searching for a tour that didn’t include elephant riding, I found MandaLao Elephant Sanctuary outside Luang Prabang, Laos.
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The Wonders of Coffee and Travel
I love coffee. And there’s nothing better than combining coffee and travel–it’s the fuel that keeps the adventures going.
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Fighting Crowds at the Taipei Lantern Festival
I headed to the opening of the 2017 Taipei Lantern Festival in Ximending. The crowd was difficult to navigate as I attempted to enjoy the celebration.
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Drinking It Up in Laos
There isn’t a lot of drinking excitement in Laos between Vientiane and Luang Prabang, but there’s enough to enjoy for a bit.
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