Manila is one of the most berated capitals in all of Southeast Asia. Yet there’s a hardcore group of travelers that truly loves the Philippine city, and for reasons you might not expect.... Read full article
Welcome to Kochi: a collection of tiny islands and peninsulas along the shore of the Arabian Sea, shaped and nurtured for centuries by foreign powers such as the Dutch, British, Chinese and Portuguese.... Read full article
Among all the cities we’ve visited in Vietnam, Hoi An made the best first impression. It wasn’t our favorite city but it was the most impactful. And a lot of that had to do with the Ancient Town.... Read full article
Kolkata (also spelled Calcutta) was the first city I visited in India, and after traveling around for a few months, it happens to rank as one of my favorite major cities I visited in the country.... Read full article
In the western Philippines, there is an island archipelago with unique geology and majestic scenery. Known locally as “Heaven on Earth,” travelers who venture there cannot help but to agree.... Read full article
In the fertile valley of the Apies River, at the foot of the Magaliesberg range, Pretoria is known as the Jacaranda City, thanks to the blaze of purple blooms that brighten its many parks and gardens in the spring.... Read full article
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