Returning to Vietnam Last month I returned to Vietnam after nearly three decades away. The reason for the trip was deeply personal. My son—now twenty-eight—was…
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Japan for Cyclists vs. Non-Cyclists
Two Very Different Experiences of the Same Country Japan changes dramatically depending on how you move through it. Most travelers experience Japan by train: efficient,…
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Across Tokyo to Shibuya Crossing
Put your headphones on and let’s ride: Tokyo east to west. White line. Engines. Stoplights. Trucks brushing past. Imperial Palace laps, then deeper into the…
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First-Time Japan Travel Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
Japan is one of the easiest countries in the world to travel through—and one of the easiest to misunderstand. First-time visitors often arrive with a…
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