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The Best of Oahu Hikes Hands down, without a doubt, bar none: Oahu is the best place to hike. The views are incredible. The hikes range from easy (and gorgeous)…
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A Love Affair with Taiwan Maybe it was the “melting pot” culture that pulled me in. Or maybe just the fabulous breakfasts and plethora of coffee stands. Or was it…
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Between the thousands of dialects spoken, and the sheer size and cultural differences within mainland China, it’s baffling to consider that a single person somehow united all kingdoms of China some…
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Back home in Seattle, you didn’t have to go far for a scenic view. And after experiencing the wall-to-wall vibrance of Tokyo, I had similar expectations of Seoul. Giant megacities…
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The Giant Buddha I finally made it out to Kamakura! Built over 750 years ago, The “Daibutsu”, or “Giant Buddha” of Kamakura lies in the center of a maze…
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How to Climb Mt. Fuji (….just not like me!) In a mere 5 hours, full of shivering, a close mental break-down, and trail-side peeing, I did it. I was (albeit…
