How to Cope with Overtourism
Overtourism is the reality of travel as more people head for the world’s popular destinations. But there are ways to avoid the crowds and headaches.
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tours
A Bit of Blue at the Frida Kahlo Museum
There’s a lot of art to see around Mexico City, and the Frida Kahlo Museum at The Blue House was one of the best places to visit.
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A Tour of the DMZ in South Korea
A tour of the DMZ in South Korea that included the third infiltration tunnel, Paju, and Gyeongui, the reunification train station.
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Brewery Adventures: Departed Soles in Jersey City
A visit to Jersey City’s only brewery and tasting room: Departed Soles Brewing Co. The brewery specializes in gluten-free beer.
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Difficulty in Writing History at Teotihuacan
It’s important to learn the history of the places we visit, but the history of Teotihuacan in Mexico is not entirely known.
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Finding Friendship on the Road
Solo travel can be a lonesome experience, but traveling alone doesn’t have to be lonely, even for the introverted explorer.
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Led by a Local: My Tour of Mexico City
I met up with a friend in Mexico City for a local’s tour. We went to some must-visit sites and stopped off for drinks and amazing food.
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Thoughts on Traveling Solo
Not everyone wants to travel alone, but solo travel can be freeing and fun. There are some ways to make the experience better and less lonely.
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A Taste of Kavalan, Taiwan’s Premier Whisky
As my first assignment as a freelance reporter in Taiwan, I took a trip to the Kavalan Whisky distillery in Yilan for a taste of award-winning whisky.
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In the Sand Dunes of Mũi Né
A brief adventure in the White Sand Dunes of Mui Ne, Vietnam, one of the few tourist destinations in the coastal resort town.
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Happy Year of the Dog
This year begins the Year of the Dog in the Chinese calendar. During my first year in China, I got to experience Spring Festival and celebrate Chinese New Year.
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On a Boat to Pak Ou Caves
A morning boat ride in Luang Prabang, Laos, along the Mekong River to the Buddhist holy site Pak Ou Caves. The caves are home to about 2500 Buddha statues.
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Farm-to-Table Tours in Japan’s Only UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
Enjoy a seasonal dinner at Japan’s premier organic farm-to-table restaurant NAA Farmer’s Restaurant in Tsuruoka, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
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Witnessing the Scale of the Terracotta Army in Xi’an
On my first summer holiday in China, I visited the Terracotta Army in Xi’an and was in awe at the epic size of this ancient tomb for the Qin Emperor.
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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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