In Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor, an odd vision floats among the passing ships: a massive gray body gone belly up with arms outstretched, and a pair of Xs for...
Asia
When we think of Mongolia, we imagine rugged wilderness: the Gobi Desert. The Mongolian Steppe. Eagle hunters in the Altai Mountains and nomadic herders near...
I met Matt and Kat in Ninh Binh in northern Vietnam. They were a British couple cycling across Southeast Asia for six months. Being the only people in our...
Bangkok is a wonderful city full of history, gorgeous temples, and excitement. It’s an excellent place for travelers as there is a lot to do and see here...
The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is located in the north of the country. Crowded (pop. 6,000,000+), a little polluted, and slightly run-down, it nonetheless is...
Most of what I knew was picked up via the news and a few blog posts written by friends. Sri Lanka was a blank slate I was eager to fill in.
I found Sri Lanka...
When people tell me they hate Bangkok, I understand. When I first went to Bangkok in 2006, I despised the city and couldn’t wait to get out.
It’s not the...
China is one of the world’s most exciting and rewarding places to visit, but can be intimidating even to experienced travelers, who might struggle with...
It’s time to rethink Sweden. From its daily sweets-laden coffee break, fika, to IKEA, the ubiquitous Swedish furniture store, the Scandinavian country has...
EasyJet is about to give its customers a bit more freedom: The low-cost carrier has announced a new booking program allowing travelers to connect with other...
Charles Sargent writes
I am travelling solo and would like to book a cruise around the Canary Islands on the Tui Discovery 2, departing on October 6. I...
Introduction
Of all the battles that broke out after the breakup of Yugoslavia, the war that raged in Bosnia and Herzegovina was the most high profile conflict...
Introduction
Serving as the capital of Imperial Japan for almost 1,100 years, Kyoto is a city filled to the brim with Japan’s lengthy history, from the days...
Introduction
Sitting in rarefied air within one of the most mystical lands on the planet, the capital of Tibet, Lhasa, has been a beacon for culture vultures...
Introduction
Situated in the distant northeast of China, Harbin is the most northerly major city in the nation, home to 10 million people in its metro area...
