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Article In my days in Ushuaia, I did one thing only: wait. I waited to board the ship heading south. Since I arrived in Argentina, I had been waiting for the fabled last-minute boa...

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A few days ago, a friend shared an interview with Roberto Bolaño, in which he talked about the red wine and empanadas of his native Chile. So I said... But Bolaño was wrong: the be...

A surprising trip. While I was traveling by train around Kitakyushu, I never expected that as the itinerary unfolded, every destination would have a little bit of good fortune wait...

After spending 5 days on trains, I started wondering: was I traveling in Japan, or just traveling on Japan’s trains?...

Iguazu sits in the northeastern corner of Argentina. Since it’s in the Southern Hemisphere, everything feels a bit flipped upside down, but climatically it’s actually pretty simila...

As a not-particularly-seasoned traveler in South America, if you ask me which city on this continent is my favorite, the answer comes out instantly: Buenos Aires. In fact, among th...

Kyoto is perfect if you enjoy a slow pace—leisurely strolling, great food, and traditional Japanese culture. If that sounds like your style, Kyoto is a great choice. Osaka feels mo...

During Spring Festival 2025, my family took a trip to Japan, so I’m sharing an updated guide and our experiences....