Airbnb and Long-term Travel
It’s easy to travel with Airbnb accommodation, as I have for 10 out of 14 months in East Asia and Italy. It has mostly been a positive experience.
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Facing Reality While Traveling
While traveling through some less developed countries, we’re bound to encounter poverty and lifestyles that are unfamiliar to us.
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Where Do You Want to Live?
Twitter user @PekingMike reminded me of an interesting sign I saw back in 2007 in Tianjin, China. Back in 2011, he co-wrote an article for Bloomberg about a ridiculous real estate project in the city that was to be a replica of Manhattan. Like many real estate developments in China today, it’s mostly an empty
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Slightly Overwhelmed in Seoul
After 6 months around East Asia, I finally feel a bit overwhelmed here in Seoul. I can’t pinpoint the reason for this feeling, but I’m still not homesick.
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Departing Taipei
These are my last few days in Taiwan. I was given a 90-day visa-free stay here, and my time is almost up–I prefer to leave a bit before the 90 days runs out to ensure I don’t overstay my non-visa. It’s been a wonderful almost three months living in Taipei. This city has made things so
Trying to Enjoy Hoan Kiem Lake
Finding some relaxation while walking around the crowded area of Hoan Kiem Lake in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Taipei from Above
A hike up Xiangshan (Elephant Mountain) in Taipei for views of the city and Taipei 101.
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Vietnam Almost Deported Me for a Photo
I almost got arrested and/or deported for taking a photo of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee building in Vietnam.
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First Impressions: Taipei
My first impressions of Taipei. It’s a familiar experience, but still a bit different than what I’m used to after living in southern China.
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Finding Quiet Views in Hanoi at Trúc Bạch Lake
On a walk to Trúc Bạch Lake and West Lake on my last weekend in Hanoi, I found a rather quiet street right along Trúc Bạch Lake on Tran Vu.
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3 Weeks in Hanoi Is Too Much
Hanoi is an interesting city to visit. But staying for 3 weeks in Hanoi’s Old Quarter can certainly wear down a traveler.
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Crossing Streets in Hanoi
Traffic in Hanoi was a shock. All the motorbikes make crossing the narrow streets in Hanoi’s Old Quarter chaotic and frightening.
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How’s Hanoi?
I finally left the chill of almost winter in Tokyo for the slightly less chilly damp winter of Hanoi. I had a long flight on Korean Airlines with a two-hour layover in the enormous mall they call Incheon Airport. Fortunately, I arrived at Narita Airport two hours early so I could enjoy the United Club,
Getting to Know Tokyo
While exploring my neighborhood in the suburbs of Tokyo, I found a nature trail that led to a small Buddhist temple.
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First Impressions of Tokyo
My first impressions of Tokyo, Japan, after arriving in the rain a visit to Akihabara, the electronics mall, and the Maid Cafe.
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