Surabaya and the Asia That No Longer Exists
I went to Surabaya because almost nobody goes to Surabaya. A travel essay about Indonesia’s overlooked second city and the Asia that existed before mass tourism transformed it.
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Kampot, Cambodia – The Country’s Most Liveable Town
Kampot is the exception to my Cambodia ambivalence: a slow river town with French colonial architecture, world-class pepper farms, and an atmosphere that makes people stay longer than they planned.
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My Bangkok Birthday: Chinatown, Jek Pui Curry, and a 700 Baht Cocktail
Five drinks, two meals, a hidden bar, Asia’s best female chef – total cost 2,064 THB ($61 USD). A birthday in Chinatown Bangkok.
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Chiang Mai: A Complete Guide to Thailand’s Northern Capital
Chiang Mai: Thailand’s Northern Capital Chiang Mai is not a city you pass through. It is a city you move to, or return to, or stay longer in than you planned. I first arrived with three days allocated and left after two weeks. Most people who have spent time here understand that dynamic. The old…
