REASONS TO VISIT THIS UNDER-THE-RADAR CITY IN VIETNAM REASONS TO VISIT THIS UNDER-THE-RADAR CITY IN VIETNAM My travel bucket list also changed when I relocated to Hong Kong in May from the New York region: exotic Asian locations like Bali and Siem Reap were now the stuff of future extended …
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BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN HONG KONG BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN HONG KONG When you first arrive in Hong Kong, you are met by slick, ominous buildings, congested sidewalks, and an endless stream of people. Not to mention the cacophony of sounds, the scents of sizzling food and aromatic …
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10 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN BEIRUT 10 BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN BEIRUT My parents, a Lebanese father and an American mother from Texas, relocated to Lebanon when I was a baby, but we were born in Houston. It was where I spent all of my formative years. My …
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HOW TO SPEND BEST TRIP-DAY IN TOKYO FROM HOME HOW TO SPEND BEST TRIP-DAY IN TOKYO FROM HOME In middle school, I traveled from Okinawa, where I was raised, to Tokyo for the first time. I was instantly enamored with the city’s hustle and bustle, lights, gastronomy, noise, and unparalleled …
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HOW TO SPEND BEST TRIP-DAY IN SYDNEY HOW TO SPEND BEST TRIP-DAY IN SYDNEY It’s unlikely that you’ll be traveling to Australia or New Zealand anytime soon unless you reside in their “travel bubble.” However, there are ways to make you feel as though you’re in Sydney, complete with flat …
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HOW A LOCAL WOULD SEE TOKYO HOW A LOCAL WOULD SEE TOKYO This itinerary is a part of afar.com’s Travel Tales, a collection of inspirational travel experiences. Visit the Travel Tales homepage to read more tales of life-changing journeys and inspirational itineraries. Even though COVID-19 has put a stop to …
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DISCOVERING HAPPINESS IN A BANGKOK MOTORBIKE TAXI DISCOVERING HAPPINESS IN A BANGKOK MOTORBIKE TAXI I’m riding a motorcycle taxi around Bangkok at six in the morning. The streets are not yet busy and the sky is still quiet. We fly over monks in saffron robes gathering alms from the early …
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KYOTO’S MODERN BLOOM: 2021’S MOST EXCISTING NEW HOTELS TOURS AND MUSEUMS KYOTO’S MODERN BLOOM: 2021’S MOST EXCISTING NEW HOTELS TOURS AND MUSEUMS It has long been believed that Kyoto is the hub of Japanese tradition, heritage, and preservation: Many of the city’s temples, shrines, and parks date back to the …
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A BEST TRIP-DAY IN DUBAI A BEST TRIP-DAY IN DUBAI It would take a lot longer than one day to explore every aspect of this complex and multifaceted city. If you are limited to just one day to visit Dubai, plan your exploration around Friday as the city begins its …
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