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Shanghai Surprise

Traveler Story — Wed, 27 May 2009 21:01:11 UT

by Catherine A. Skrzypinski Strolling along Shanghai’s bustling streets in the wee hours of the morning, tai chi devotees pass trendy, cell phone-chatting youths..

The Lure of Chiangmai

Traveler Story — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:56:37 UT

by Gin Phillips Strangely enough, no one cowered in fear of two Western women packing double-barreled, pump action water rifles and a water pistol on each hip...

Luang Prabang, Laos

Traveler Story — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:52:10 UT

by Marisa Meizlish “Come in! Come in!” said a thin, graying man who was waving us his way. We walked across the street to what we thought was an outdoor karaoke bar, only to discover we were being invited into the last hours of a week-long wedding celebration.

Kyoto, Japan

Traveler Story — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:48:24 UT

by Ryan Cole How lucky that Kyoto, the most historic city in Japan, is also the only one that wasn't obliterated by war. Thankfully, the opportunity remains to encounter our inner Mystery Beauty, provoked by the unique moving stillness of this city's spirit.

Best of Vietnam and Cambodia

Bakpak Dave — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:28:14 UT

Join Intrepid Travel as they journey into the heart and soul of Indochina.

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Tue, 26 May 2009 21:52:22 UT