The Couple Restoring Lost Homes in Japan
Dani and Evan Benton didn’t set out to become innkeepers or beekeepers on a small Japanese island. Their journey began in New Orleans with an urban farm, a few chickens,…
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An Expat’s Guide to An Bang Beach
Many readers may know that the city of Hoi An, in Central Vietnam, is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Ancient Town, one of the best-preserved trading ports in Southeast…
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Gentle Winds and Strong Hearts: The Quiet Wisdom of Okinawa
Editor’s Note At Escape Artist, our goal is to uncover the deeper rhythms of life around the world. This month, we launch a new series exploring the planet’s five official…
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How Thailand Became My Home
I grew up in the 1950s and ’60s, the only child of older parents in the San Fernando Valley. My father was a banker before bankers made big money. We…
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Biking Beijing
If you would have told me, soon after I arrived in Beijing, that I’d ride a bike through the streets of China’s capital during rush-hour, I would’ve asked you what…
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The Unexpectedly Mundane: Surprising Boring Aspects of 30 Popular Tourist Destinations
When we daydream about globe-trotting, it’s usually with visions of sun-soaked beaches, picturesque snow-capped mountains, or the vibrant hustle of an exotic bazaar. Rarely do we imagine the overenthusiastic morning…
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An Interview with Pun Pasidparchya: Thailand Tourism and the COVID Impact
There is a deep human need to connect with community. Especially after the COVID impact has damaged so many lives in countless ways. In this interview with Pun Pasidparchya, we…
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What We Can Learn From Korea’s Response to Covid-19?
What We Can Learn From Korea’s Response to Covid-19? Korea’s response to Covid-19 has been a masterful display on what steps must be taken to protect a nation’s citizens both…
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My Favorite City in Japan – Yokohama
I’m a big fan of Asia, especially Japan, China, and Taiwan. I’ve always found Japan to be a vibrant and exciting country… and Yokohama is my favourite city in Japan.…
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10 Things You’ll Love About Living in Japan
10 Things You’ll Love About Living in Japan Living overseas can be a scary thought. It takes an adventurous person to move from one country to another – from one…
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