After the trip, I realized I had nothing to fear about traveling in Vietnam either as a solo traveler OR as an American. My experience there was nothing but positive, and it’s a country that I continually dream of returning to.
Southeast Asia
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Bangkok’s nightlife has something for everybody – and that’s particularly true of the city’s live music scene. But the vast choice on offer can be intimidating if you only have a limited…
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There’s a whole lot more to this “poo coffee” than meets the eye.
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Whether you’ve always wanted to slurp schnapps at a Swedish celebration, track endangered mountain gorillas in Rwanda or hike to the summit of Mount Batur in Bali. Here’s your guide for where to travel in June.
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Planning a tropical escape to Bali and Lombok? Here are the top five things to do according to a local.
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Isn’t riding a bike just so easy, so carefree, so simple? I have a confession to make – I never really learned how to ride a bike, not until I went to Bali.
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An Asian city too often overlooked, Kuala Lumpur has a rich Nyonya culture, colorful shophouses and some of the friendliest locals I’ve encountered on my travels.
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So you want to visit Malaysia? Nice choice. It’s a beautiful country. But being equatorial, it does get a little steamy from time to time.
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A cool afternoon breeze ripples through the swaying palm trees overhead, blowing north out to sea where calm waters gently lap against the rocky foreshore. A group of laughing children…