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Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang: Lady Buddha and an Ancient Banyan
July 7, 2022

Son Tra Peninsula was one of our favorite escapes from Da Nang: a day of winding coastal roads, an enormous banyan tree and the Lady Buddha at Linh Ung Pagoda. We had watched the green mountain from the city for […]

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Tioman Island Review: Beaches, Wildlife, and Island Life
February 11, 2022

Editor’s Note: Updated October 2026. This article draws on our earlier stay on Tioman Island. Travel and conservation information has been checked separately; the photographs and personal observations belong to that trip. Tioman Island was at its best when we […]

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Logarska Dolina in Winter: A Snowy Slovenian Fairytale
January 11, 2022

Logarska dolina in winter was our excuse to leave the warmth of home and spend a day among snow-covered forests and mountains. Heavy snow had softened the sounds around us, and Ian and I were hoping for a little sunshine […]

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Jim Thompson House Museum: Thai Silk, Teak Houses and Art
December 15, 2021

Editor’s Note: Updated October 2026. This article draws on our earlier visit. Current visitor information was checked separately for this update. The Jim Thompson House Museum in Bangkok brings together six traditional teak houses, Asian art, and the story of […]

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Hoi An, Vietnam: Yellow Streets, Crowds and a Fragile Coast
September 9, 2021

Hoi An, Vietnam, was supposed to be the town I would fall in love with. Everyone said so, including Ian, who had visited a few years earlier. “I can’t wait for you to see it. You’ll love it,” he kept […]

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Walking in Kuala Lumpur: Sidewalks, Safety and Getting Around
February 4, 2021

Editor’s Note: Updated October 2026. The experiences and photographs below come from our earlier visit. Current transport information has been checked separately; the street conditions we photographed are a record of that trip. Walking in Kuala Lumpur is rewarding when […]

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Is Travel Photography Dying?
November 22, 2020

Hello, travel lovers. 2020 brought some unpredicted turnovers in the travel industry all around the globe. Airplanes are grounded, famous tourist spots are empty, and Instagram folk is getting hungry. Is this the end of travel as we know it? […]

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BOH Tea Plantation: Tea, Views, and History at Sungai Palas
November 16, 2020

Editor’s Note: Practical information checked in October 2026. The photographs and personal impressions reflect our visit. A cup of tea makes particular sense in Cameron Highlands, where the cooler air gives us another reason to stop for one. At the […]

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We Ran Out of Venice: Why We Left in Early 2020
March 9, 2020

Editor’s Note: This story is set in early 2020, at the start of the COVID-19 outbreak in Italy. Venice in early 2020 was supposed to be about Carnival and photography. Vivi and I had visited the city several times, though […]

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How to Sleep When Traveling: Our Routine and Practical Tips
January 8, 2020

To sleep better when traveling, start with the things you can change: light, noise, comfort, and the time you give yourself to wind down. A rooster, a nightclub around the corner, or cheerful people outside can make that advice sound […]

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