The World’s Most Disappointing Tourist Attraction: Xian’s Terracotta Warriors
The Colosseum in Rome. Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Chichen Itza in Mexico. Some sites around the world were absolutely amazing to see in person no matter how many times I’d …
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The Ins and Outs of Budget Travel in Sri Lanka [Guest Post]
Sri Lanka can be thoroughly enjoyed by all types of budget travelers because it has attractions for everyone, a rich history and culture, and a wide variety of water sports that …
My Top 10 Travel Experiences of 2012
In many ways, 2012 was the most exciting year of my life. During the year, I spent time in twelve different countries and traveled for six months. I got to ride …
Gyeongju: Korea’s Fantastic Ancient Capital
Japan may have Kyoto, and China may have Xi’an, but South Korea has Gyeongju. Nestled in the western mountains of the country, Gyeongju is the ancient capital of Korea. A …
Daibutsu: The Giant Buddha of Kamakura
Despite Japan’s well-deserved reputation as being one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world, it also has the reputation for a calm serenity not often found in the …
Seoul’s Children’s Grand Park: For the Kid in All of Us
I’m a firm believer that in order to experience the culture of a city, there is no better place to visit than a local park. At a park, you aren’t …