Traveling Through Japan’s Yamagata Prefecture
Yamagata Prefecture is not a popular tourist destination in Japan, but it’s worth adding to an itinerary to experience the food and culture.
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transportation
The Necessity of Subways
There’s a reason I tend to travel to cities instead of more rural destinations. While I enjoy nature and all that it offers, I need to use subways. It’s a necessity if I want to avoid driving.
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Impressions of Yangon
My impressions of Yangon, the largest city in Myanmar, after only a short visit to see the highlights and get a taste for the country.
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My No Good, Very Bad Weekend in Tainan
I’ve never experienced such a dislike for a place before, and it’s unsettling to admit it, but I hope to never return to Tainan.
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Experiencing the 72-Hour Visa-Free Stay in Shanghai
“Look on every exit as being an entrance somewhere else.” ― Tom Stoppard, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead I had planned to take a weekend in Hong Kong — the flight was cheap and I didn’t want to wait until my visa-free stay in Taiwan expires just before Chinese New Year when the ticket prices
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MiniMetro Musing
“The coach I got in was about as dignified as a match-box. The train rambled on for about five minutes, and then I had to get off. No wonder the fare was cheap.” -Natsume Sōseki, Botchan Before I arrived in Perugia, I researched public transportation in the town of fewer than 200,000 people. I really
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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Mekong Delta Traffic Jam
A day tour of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam from Saigon. The tour included a boat ride through the crowded channels of the delta.
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Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na…Bat-Tuk!
I found the Batmobile in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Watching Cambodia Float By on Tonle Sap
The view from the $38 boat ride on the Tonle Sap from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. It was more expensive than the bus, but worth the price.
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Glimpse of Mt. Fuji from Enoshima
My first glimpse of Mt. Fuji came during my day trip to Enoshima and Kamakura. The weather was great for a walk around the island and surrounding area.
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Adventures in Bus Travel
In addition to my train travel adventures, I’ve taken a few long-distance bus trips. Some were tolerable, but others were absolutely miserable.
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A Ride with Mr. Beer in Chiang Mai
It was our second day in Chiang Mai and we wanted to try something different. We spent the previous night discussing our plans — checking through Lonely Planet and the tourist maps. We decided to rent a motorbike and ride up to Doi Suthep. It sounded like a beautiful day trip with the royal palace,
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Train Travel Adventures
I’ve taken quite a few trains around the world. Unfortunately, trains in the US lag behind those of other countries in terms of convenience and cost.
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