Dumplings in Shanghai: Foodhall Be Damned
Shanghai Eats Right across Nanjing Road from my hotel is “Shanghai First Foodhall,” a modern multi-floor building filled with food
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Asia Travel
Funny English: Bathroom Sign in Bangkok
I went to an amazing Indian restaurant in Bangkok last night, totally vegetarian and another reminder that if I had
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Whale Watching in Japan: Humpbacks in Okinawa
Not bad for the first activity of my Okinawa trip. Off to the port we went Tuesday morning and got
Read MoreA Thai Beatles Cover Band – The Better at O’Reilly’s Bangkok
There’s nothing like a singalong, and The Beatles, having crossed borders a couple generations ago already, have been performed in
Read MoreUsing Clean, Brand New US Bills in Myanmar
It’s true what they say about the pickiness of money changers in Myanmar. It can be so crazy as to
Read MoreFinding Humility in Ho Chi Minh City
There isn’t a day that goes by that I am not aware of how fortunate I am. That’s not to
Read MoreEnter the Snake: Photos from Tet in Saigon
Just a handful of shots from tonight. At midnight began the year of the snake here in Saigon. We headed
Read MoreThoughts from Saigon
It’s been nearly two years since I’ve been back to Vietnam, and this time Peung joins me, so it’s my
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My Visa Emergency and the Next Big Trip
It’s January, winter has just about worn out its wonder for me, and it’s time to hit the road. It’s
Read MoreThe Second Cheapest Massage in Bangkok
You could live a few lifetimes in this city and still find room for discovery. Bangkok is immense and constantly
Read MoreWhy Go to Bangkok?
It’s hard to believe that it’s been nearly seven years since I first came to Bangkok. Back in early 2006
Read MoreAsiatique: A Night Out By the River in Bangkok
If you’re looking for a nice night out on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, you could do a lot
Read MoreNew Ethiopian Restaurant in Bangkok: Habesha
Bangkok’s new Ethiopian restaurant, opened at the end of October 2012, is actually Bangkok’s last Ethiopian restaurant at a new
Read MoreRoyal Barge Procession on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok
If you are already here or about to book a hotel in Bangkok, find a place down by the river, because
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Tinker Tailor Cobbler Spy
I spy a cobbler. Exactly what I needed, and a word I think a good number of people haven’t heard
Read MoreA Farmers Market in Bangkok
A Farmers Market in Bangkok might not seem like such a big deal. You can find fresh vegetables, fruits, seafood,
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This Week in Thai Food: Death by Spicy
After a five-week trip through Kazakhstan, South Korea, and Japan, I am finally back in Thailand after a six-month absence. The first thing
Read MoreOne Night in Fukuoka
After arriving in Fukuoka by ferry from Busan, I spent the night there before trading in my Japan Rail Pass
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A horse is a horse, of course, of course
…And sometimes it is a second course. The trouble with sipping vodka is that a waiter may be continuously topping
Read MoreWalking to Beer in Astana: Line Brew
The north side of the Ishim River was kind of low key for me. I got to see the vast
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