While monkeys often seem charmingly person-like, they can be quite aggressive. This is the case in Indonesian city of Banjarmasin. Vendors at a place called Monkey Island (Pulau Kembang) sell nuts to...
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Seoul is on display at the COEX Mall in the city's Gangnam District. The mall and adjoining convention center is the place to observe and enjoy all things modern. Though X-box games might not be...
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Fuencarral Market is one of the most interesting places in Madrid. Part shopping venue, part performance center, there is something unique happening all the time. Though this is a trendy area, the...
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If you are like me, then at least some of the time, you travel with your stomach instead of your head. The unique flavors of strange cuisines might seem exciting to some and cause apprehension in...
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Located down a tiny alley off the tourist area of Saigon's Pham Ngu Lao Street is a café catering to a unique clientèle. Amidst the brashness and commercialism of the tourist trade, one can...
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Hoan Kiem Lake in Ha Noi, Viet Nam is a sublime place. After the in-your-face urban experiences of Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City (A.K.A. Sai Gon), Ha Noi seems almost quaint. The atmosphere seems...
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Valencia is known for its history, its culture, and its fun-loving atmosphere. At the end of August, the nearby town of Buñol hosts La Tomatina. If Pamplona's Running of the Bulls is a storied...
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The exponential increase in Beijing's traffic has made it more difficult and dangerous to get around the city by bicycle. Cycling main streets can feel downright suicidal. Even though these major...
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Nothing can quite match the excitement of a film festival. While Cannes and Sundance capture the attention of the Western media, there are plenty of other festivals around the world that offer...
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Bangkok's canals (khlongs in Thai) have earned the city comparisons to Venice, Italy. However, the actual similarities are few. An afternoon on Bangkok's khlongs will reveal a traditional way...
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When I was planning my first trip to Hong Kong, mainland China wasn't part of my itinerary, so I didn't get a Chinese visa beforehand. However, a flight attendant working the trip from...
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