Seventy Two Hour Stopover in Hawaii
Hawaii holds a special place in my heart. As a child, I dreamed about visiting the exotic island-state, but alas, my family vacations always centered…
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Returning to Tokyo in November
When I started planning my first trip to Tokyo for late March 2019, timed with cherry blossom (sakura) season, it quickly became apparent to me that…
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Staying at Amanpulo in the Palawan Islands
The Palawan Islands are regularly named some of the most beautiful in the world, so the archipelago was of course high on the list for my 2019…
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Three Days in Saigon
Saigon, Vietnam’s largest metropolis and the former capital of South Vietnam, is known as the most modern (and Westernized) city in the country.…
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Three Days in Hoi An
The port city of Hoi An is located on the coast of central Vietnam, and is popular with tourists for its charming Ancient Town, nearby beaches, and…
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A Day in Hue
First and foremost, if you are not familiar with the city of Hue, let me inform you that “A Day in Hue” is a rhyme. Yes, “Hue” in Vietnamese…
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Three Days in Hanoi
As I outlined in my post on my Vietnam itinerary, I decided to start my ten day trip to the nation in Hanoi, the capital city in the north, and then…
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The Ultimate Ten Day Itinerary in Vietnam
Planning my trip to Vietnam was rather daunting, as the long, thin country offers much to see and do. The nation has no shortage of history, the food…
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Why You Shouldn’t Rule Out a Solo Trip to the Maldives
When I was initially planning for my year of travel, I left the Maldives off my list. Yes, the Maldives were a remote, aspirational, “bucket…
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Three Solo Nights in Rio de Janeiro
My first visit to Rio de Janeiro (and South America, for that matter) was supposed to happen with my little brother over Labor Day Weekend in…
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