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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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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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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Mekong Sunsets in Laos
With all the natural scenery, temples, culture, and food, I’ll probably most remember the sunsets in Laos, all of which were Mekong sunsets.
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2016 Travel Review
My 2016 travel review. All the places I visited in the year and some of my thoughts on sightseeing and travel throughout 2016.
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Wandering the Streets of Tokyo
Tokyo is a wanderer’s city–there is a seemingly endless number of neighborhoods in which to disembark a train and stroll.
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Learning History at the Sultan’s Palace in Yogyakarta
After visiting Borobudur and Prambanan, I headed to the Sultan’s Palace in Yogyakarta to learn some history.
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Buddha’s Giant Feet at Wat Pho in Bangkok
Some sights are awe inspiring. And standing in admiration of the reclining Buddha at Bangkok’s Wat Pho is an experience worth seeing.
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A Different View of Hong Kong
I planned this trip to be different. Hong Kong is still a familiar city to me, but on this trip through the city I experienced the familiar and the new.
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Is Taiwan Really the Top Expat Destination?
While the media has embraced Taiwan’s title as the top destination for expats, some have begun to question its validity. Is Taiwan a haven for expats?
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The Streets of Osaka, Japan
As I wander through cities, I sometimes try to take in too much at once. The sights, sounds, smells of a city are what give me a sense of place.
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