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Reflections: On Superlatives Thailand is a superlative of all things exotic and otherworldly. When I first saw the temple roofs along the Wats of the Chao Phraya River, I couldn't take my eyes off of the colorful mosaics, the reflections, the liberal use of jewel tones and gold
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Thailand is a superlative of all things exotic and otherworldly. When I first saw the temple roofs along the Wats of the Chao Phraya River, I couldn't take my eyes off of the colorful mosaics, the reflections, the liberal use of jewel tones and gold leaf, the geometries
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Quintessentially Bangkok
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Some of the best restaurants in the world, Thai or not.
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Special places, just off the tourist path.
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You'll need old-fashioned paper currency in Bangkok.
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Be aware of the Royal Defamation Laws.
Reflections: On Superlatives Thailand is a superlative of all things exotic and otherworldly. When I first saw the temple roofs along the Wats of the Chao Phraya River, I couldn't take my eyes off of the colorful mosaics, the reflections, the liberal use of jewel tones and gold
Reflections: On Escaping Europe's Summer Crowds We've been hearing reports from Rome. It's already chaos with an unusually busy (and early) tourist season, the Jubilee in full swing, and a new Pope. We almost never recommend taking an August vacation in Italy (or in
Reflections - On Lisbon's Popularity We've just returned from a month sunning ourselves in Portugal, and while maybe the country's viral surge in popularity peaked over a year ago, Lisbon remains a very cool (and very popular) destination today. Ironically, I have somewhat longingly
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A series of work assignments in paradise.
For Dreaming of: The background of the iconic series.
For Dreaming of: 1974 was all the rage in Thai-Hollywood.
For Dreaming of: A different kind of Thai-spicy.
Reflections: On Escaping Europe's Summer Crowds We've been hearing reports from Rome. It's already chaos with an unusually busy (and early) tourist season, the Jubilee in full swing, and a new Pope. We almost never recommend taking an August vacation in Italy (or in
We've been hearing reports from Rome. It's already chaos with an unusually busy (and early) tourist season, the Jubilee in full swing, and a new Pope. We almost never recommend taking an August vacation in Italy (or in Southern Europe, for that matter). Americans are often
A digestible entrée into Eastern Europe that offers many of the continent's magical landscapes within a short drive.
Your escape route from the crowds of Italy.
An exclusive island, anchored by a lighthouse off the Swedish Coast.
Dazzled in Eastern Europe.
Escaping the vinophile crowds on Bordeaux's Atlantic beaches.
A sophisticated, low-key alternative to the mega-beach resorts of Crete.