New York City doesn’t have a food scene. It has dozens of them, layered on top of each other across five boroughs, shaped by wave after wave of immigration, neighborhood culture, and a city that takes eating…
The best time to visit Vietnam is one of those questions that doesn’t have a clean answer, and anyone who gives you one probably hasn’t spent enough time in the country. Vietnam stretches over 1,600 kilometers from…
New York City has a reputation for being expensive, and that reputation isn’t wrong. Hotel rooms cost more than most cities. A cocktail at a decent bar runs $18-25. A taxi from JFK to Manhattan hits $70…
Thailand has a reputation for being affordable, and for the most part that reputation is earned. Street food costs next to nothing. Accommodation is cheap by global standards. Local transport is a fraction of what you’d pay…
Japan has a reputation for being expensive, and compared to some places in the world, it is. But compared to Western Europe, Australia, or most of North America, Japan is remarkably good value, especially right now with…
Thailand has a reputation for being affordable, and it is. But affordable doesn’t mean your budget can’t get away from you fast if you’re not paying attention. Street food is cheap. Accommodations can be cheap. Local transport…
There are a few things to know before visiting Japan that make the difference between a smooth first trip and a stressful one, and knowing them in advance is worth every minute of preparation. Japan is one…
New York City doesn’t come with a manual. But it probably should, if I’m being honest. If you’re looking for cultural etiquette tips for NYC before your visit, you’re already ahead of most people who show up…
The best time to visit Thailand isn’t a single answer, it’s completely different depending on which part of the country you’re going to. The weather, the crowds, and the version of Thailand you’ll encounter shift dramatically from…
Let me be upfront about something before we dive in: Japan is one of the safest countries I’ve ever visited. Possibly the safest. Scams in Japan exist, but they’re nothing like what you’ll encounter in Vietnam, Thailand,…