After 19 years, I finally went back to Ko Lipe, the Thai island I spent close to a month on in 2006. Back then, it was one of those super off-the-beaten-path destinations that few but the most intrepid travelers visited, where electricity only ran a few hours a day, basic bungalows right on the beach […]
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Tokyo is one of those cities that feels endlessly deep. You can visit a dozen times and still discover new food stalls, hidden shrines, late-night bars, quirky subcultures, and neighborhoods that feel like completely different worlds. (I know because I’ve visited about 10 times already!) One of my favorite ways to explore Tokyo is by
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Last updated:June 16, 2025 Planning a trip to Dubai and wondering what’s actually worth your time (and money)? Dubai Marina at night Whether you’re heading there with friends, kids in tow, traveling solo, or just want to see if Dubai lives up to the hype, this list has you covered. From desert safaris to indoor
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Civits are dying for your coffee. Today is World Civet Day—a day most people have never heard of but one that desperately needs to be on every traveler’s radar. Because behind that $50 cup of “cat-poo-chino” lies a global industry built on animal cruelty, misinformation, and our obsession with so-called luxury experiences. If you’re a
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I love Tokyo. I think it’s one of the most fascinating cities in the world. I love the organized crowds where you would expect chaos. I love how it is a fast-paced, contemporary city that still honors its traditions. It’s also a massive city with an endless array of incredible things to see and do.
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A few years ago, one night over dinner with some friends with whom I shared a love of gourmet food, sushi, great cocktails, politics, and movies, we realized that in all the years we’d known each other, we had never taken a trip together. As we all had lots of points and miles saved, we
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Posted: Hanoi is Vietnam’s vibrant capital city. It’s also one of its main travel hubs (most visitors either start or end their trip here). While I didn’t love my first trip to Vietnam, the country is one of the most affordable in the region, brimming with amazing eats and stunning natural beauty. It’s also easy
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