8 articles tagged with asian destinations
Standing atop the ancient ramparts of Galle Fort as the Indian Ocean crashes below, I'm struck by how this UNESCO World Heritage site embodies the beautiful collision of cultures that defines Sri Lanka. The Portuguese began these walls in the...
There's something deeply satisfying about pairing two completely different destinations in a single trip. It's like listening to a perfectly crafted album with contrasting tracks that somehow flow together. This past fall, I crafted my own travel mixtape by spending...
Standing at the edge of the Bund with my research notebook in one hand and my daughter's tiny fingers wrapped around the other, I watched as the sunset painted Shanghai's skyline in hues of orange and pink. The juxtaposition was...
When I first mentioned to my Brisbane friends that I was heading to Wuhan for a long weekend, their reactions were a mix of curiosity and surprise. 'Why Wuhan?' they asked. Having explored over 30 Chinese cities during my travels...
As someone who's spent decades studying how civilizations adapt to their environments, I find Incheon absolutely fascinating. This coastal city has transformed from a humble port to South Korea's gateway to the world, while preserving layers of history that tell...
Standing at the bustling intersection of Myeongdong, watching the neon signs flicker to life as dusk settled over Seoul, I felt that familiar tug of connection that first drew me back to my birth country years ago. There's something magical...
The first time I stepped off the plane in Kuala Lumpur, the air hit me like a warm, fragrant embrace – humid, yes, but alive with possibility. As an EMT accustomed to reading vital signs, I could immediately feel the...
As a doctor who practically lives in scrubs and sterile environments, there's something profoundly therapeutic about immersing myself in a completely different ecosystem. My recent solo journey to Busan, South Korea's vibrant coastal metropolis, provided exactly the cultural and environmental...
