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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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7 Things You Need to Know Before Moving to Japan  

7 Things You Need to Know Before Moving to Japan Moving to a new country, whether it be for work, with family, or otherwise, especially one as culturally different as…
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Japan, I Can!

Japan is an incredible country. Bursting with culture, beautiful landscape, and extraordinary cuisine, one should plan to spend at least a month exploring this island, despite its size. Japan has…
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