What it’s Like In Taiwan I started this column to cut through the fluff of travel writing which paints everything as a magical experience. For this exercise I wanted to simply give readers an idea of what it was like to be on the ground in a particular place. So far we’ve shared what it’s like in Tokyo, Luang Prabang, Dubai, […]
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Introducing: Drinking Beer in Prague “A fine beer may be judged with only one sip, but it’s better to be thoroughly sure.” -Czech Proverb There a plenty of countries in Europe with amazing beer, and plenty of places where you can drink for cheap. To my mind, though, nowhere manages to combine these two things
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The Canals of Delft Netherlands The canals of Delft Netherlands make an excellent day trip from Amsterdam. More than that, they provide an escape from the throngs of tourists that clog Holland’s magnum opus. Here on a sunny winter’s day I had the streets to myself, dogging the odd bicycle that is the preferred
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A walk back in time Founded in 1533 by Spanish commander Pedro de Heredia, Cartagena de Indias was named after Cartagena, Spain, where most of his sailors were from. The town experienced an exponential growth due to its strategic location on the Caribbean coast and its wealth of the region, especially gold mining. It soon
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Considering a trip to Montreal? Don’t be dissuaded by the terrifyingly frigid winter temperatures—Montreal is gorgeous year-round, and winter is arguably the loveliest time to visit. As one of Canada’s largest cities, it’s easily accessible from almost anywhere, with the cheapest flights by Porter Airlines; it’s also among Canada’s liveliest, most modern and cultured cities. From the French, it has adopted an appreciation of museums
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Photo of the Week: Frederiksborg Palace in Denmark The city of Copenhagen is a beautiful place full of some of the world’s best restaurants, a ubiquitous biking culture, and tons of music festivals throughout the year. As wonderful as the city is, however, there is so much more to Denmark than just Copenhagen and it
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Introducing: Ashlan-Fuu We’ve told you before about 8 Reasons to Visit Kyrgyzstan and 11 Things to Do in Bishkek but in all honesty most travelers don’t list ‘amazing food’ as one of their highlights from a trip through the ‘Stans. Drinking alcoholic horse milk and eating sheeps’ brain are good fun (and great stories!), to be sure, but
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Winter in Luxembourg City Luxembourg City is one of of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Much of that is due to its position high on an embankment over the river and lower town. It isn’t the most exciting place to keep travelers entertained, but it is worth visiting for a day. Need more convincing? Here are
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Spotlight On: Travel to Guam Official Name: Guam, or Guåhån in the local Chamorro language. Location: Western Pacific Ocean, part of the Mariana Islands and Micronesia. Noteworthy Facts: Still a major U.S. military site, nearly one-third of Guam’s land area is either controlled by the military or presently occupied by its personnel. Independence: Guam is
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Industrial Tourism Tokyo Japan It’s an oft-overlooked fact that Tokyo is a city by the sea, and to be honest, it’s easily done. Visitors to the world’s largest urban area spend most of their time trying to keep from drowning in an ocean of metropolitan pleasures that encompass the mad kaleidoscope of rabid
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