Category: City Tips
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The Best Sportsbooks in Las Vegas
For all the thousands of pages of content online covering Las Vegas, discussions of the city’s sportsbooks are quite thin. Only a few comparisons exist, and often contain ten or more sportsbooks. The 10th best sportsbook in town is not the “best’ and definitely not worth going out of your way for. For some visitors
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Traveling to Phuket: Stay in Patong or Move Along?
If you’re planning a trip to Thailand you’ll probably want to start by seeing Bangkok. Especially if you’re coming straight to the country from the US or Europe it’s much easier and less expensive to arrive in the capital. But after several days of the noise and traffic there you might be more than ready
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Macau… The Biloxi of the East
For many visitors to Hong Kong, a day trip or a night or two spent in Macau is an interesting diversion. It’s nearly impossible to hear someone mention Macau and not use the phrase “The Las Vegas of the East.” Who wouldn’t be tempted by that? We’re only an hour away from Vegas? Of course
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Eating Durian in Asia… Everything You Need to Know
Durian is largely unknown in the western world. Even if you’ve heard of it the common reaction is ‘Oh, they have this fruit that stinks? Interesting…’ and then forget all about it. People certainly aren’t eating durian in the US even in cities with a thriving food culture and a large Asian community. So if
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How to Find the Rolex You Want Today… In Hong Kong
Hong Kong is the luxury watch capital of the world. Even more than Geneva watch dealers are everywhere and seeing people wearing Rolex and Patek on the streets and subways is very common. If you’re visiting Hong Kong a Rolex could make the perfect souvenir, if you’ve come prepared to buy. I found the Rolex
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Singapore: Make It a Long Weekend Not a Lost Weekend
When booking hotels in Singapore sticker shock is common. Travelers often compare prices to other countries in the region. It’s not unusual to perceive better value in places like Bangkok or Phnom Penh. I believe thinking this way is a mistake. Visiting a rich country is a different experience than one that’s still developing. You
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Is Bali’s Kuta Beach Really as bad as You’ve Heard?
If you’re searching hotels in Bali Kuta Beach is likely on your radar. Especially if you’re budget conscious, the sheer number of hotels there and proximity to the airport make it very appealing for a few quick days on the beach. But you may have also noticed in your searches that many of the top
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Traveling to the Philippines? Don’t Make This Mistake
After spending twenty years going to sea I’ve heard a lot about the Philippines. Filipinos make up a large portion of the world’s maritime workforce and many sailors enjoy spending time there when they’re not working aboard a ship. One thing I hadn’t heard about in all those years was the Filipino customs observed during
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My Favorite City in Asia: Hong Kong
I can’t say for sure that Hong Kong is the world’s coolest city. But I don’t know of any other place where you can buy a Patek Philippe and visit a brothel in the same building. What I can tell you is that the vibes are impeccable. Unique among cities, HK seems to exist outside
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How to Survive A Weekend in Nashville
So you got yourself a hotel room downtown (check rates) and you’re ready to blaze into town and hit the honky tonks for a weekend in Nashville. Bless your heart. While a lot of other sites are going to offer you a “perfect” 3 day itinerary or claim to have knowledge “from a local” I’m