Nagoya is Japan’s manufacturing hub and the headquarters of Toyota. It’s a destination that is often overlooked by tourists, both foreign and Japanese. I’m fortunate to have family living there and have visited several times. They are always keen to show me the best their city has to offer, and I hope to pass some […]
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A Guide to Hoi An, Vietnam’s Most Colorful Town
Of all the places I’ve visited in Southeast Asia, Hoi An, Vietnam is my favorite. Great swaths of hot pink bougainvillea blanket sunny yellow shop houses, which sit along dusty roads dotted with temples. The old town’s many coffee shops and chic boutiques hint at the bygone French colonial era. UNESCO has recognized the historic […]
How to Enjoy Three Days in Vientiane, Laos
I am not someone who is easily bored. I’m happy to amble along snapping photos and taking countless coffee breaks as long as there is something interesting to grab my attention along the way. That is probably why I enjoyed my three days in Vientiane, Laos so much. The city is compact with a limited […]
A Literary Tour of Concord, Massachusetts
Concord, Massachusetts was first settled by British pilgrims in 1635. The colonists eked out a living on land purchased from a local Native American tribe. Things took a dramatic turn in 1775 when British troops marched towards Concord planning to take control of the armory. But Paul Revere sounded the alarm on his famous ride […]
A Perfect Fall Day in Bennington, Vermont
For a small shire town, Bennington, Vermont is packed with interesting things to do. This is thanks in part to its storied past. Founded in 1749, Bennington was the first town in what would eventually become the State of Vermont. (Hence the town slogan, “Vermont Begins Here!”) At the time, however, America was a set […]