Cheap flights to Ho Chi Minh City: the in-town airport, the taxi scam, and the e-visa you need first
On my first landing at Tan Son Nhat, worn out from a long routing, I skipped the queue for official airport taxis…
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The Real Lyon: Silk Weavers, Bouchons, and Roman Ruins
Sit at a cramped table inside a working bouchon on a wet Tuesday afternoon, the air heavy with roasting pork and sharp…
Cheap flights to Bogotá: El Dorado, the no-train arrival, and the altitude nobody warns you about
On my first evening in Bogotá, I checked into a hostel in the steep streets of La Candelaria and immediately set off…
The Real Bologna: Ragù, Porticoes, and a Working City
Stand under the deep shade of a portico near the Quadrilatero on a Tuesday morning, and you will see the city at…
Cheap flights to Kuala Lumpur: KLIA vs klia2, the AirAsia transfer trap, and getting into the city
On an early trip through Southeast Asia, I booked a flight from Denver to Kuala Lumpur, followed by a separate connection on…
The Reality of George Town: Street Food, Heritage, and the Living Port
Stand on a five-foot-way—the covered pavement running beneath the old shophouses—at dawn, and the city’s complex geography announces itself all at once.…
Cheap flights to Johannesburg: the Southern Africa hub, the Gautrain, and a smart arrival
On my first transit through O. R. Tambo International Airport, I booked a ninety-minute layover before a connection to a domestic flight…
The Reality of Budapest: Thermal Baths, Two Cities, and the Ruin Bars
Go to the outdoor pools at the Széchenyi baths early on a cold morning, and the thick, sulphurous steam rising off the…
Cheap flights to Los Angeles: surviving LAX, the sprawl, and why your hotel choice is everything
On my first work trip to Southern California, I landed at LAX late on a Sunday evening, walked out to the arrivals…
The Reality of Rotorua: Geothermal Power and Living Māori Culture
Walk down a quiet suburban street in Rotorua at dawn, and you might see thick white steam drifting casually from a front…
Cheap flights to Jordan: the Jordan Pass, the two airports, and getting to Petra
On my first run to Jordan, I walked off the plane at Queen Alia International Airport, queued up at the immigration counter,…
The Reality of Cusco: Inca Stone, Altitude, and the Living Andes
Walk down Hatunrumiyoc, a narrow, pedestrianised lane just off the main plaza, and the physical history of Cusco is inescapable. The lower…