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Jakarta and Yogyakarta

Perhaps it is fitting that as we travel through Java, visiting the ancient Hindu Prambanan and Buddhist Borobudur, I am reading The Snow Leopard, Peter Matthiessen's account of a trek though the remote Nepalese mountains, and his spiritual experiences...

Ko Phi Phi and Phuket

For us, Ko Phi Phi was a little vacation from the more cultural tourism we've generally been practicing. With no historical landmarks or museums, just pure natural beauty, we were happy to give ourselves over to a different kind...

Chiang Mai and Pai

We were lucky enough to visit Chiang Mai on a Sunday, and unaware of the market that fills the old city's streets on that evening, we were surprised to find it sprouting beneath our feet as we went out...

Siem Reap and Angkor Wat

The temple complexes outside Siem Reap, including legendary Angkor Wat itself, are peppered with souvinir stands and persistent children selling bracelets, cold drinks, t-shirts, scarves, and books. If your explorations of the breathtaking temples, with their intricate bas-reliefs, and...