Thrilling and Nerve-Wracking: Hiking Haba and Heihai
If I ever get the chance to return to Yunnan, I’d love to hike the Haba Loop once, as a tribute to my youth....
A Quirky Stay at Hotel Indigo Galápagos: My Adventure in the Galápagos
The main draw of this island is its natural ecosystem, and most of the accommodations are local guesthouses and inns. I’d already done the laid-back resort vacation before, so this...
One Look at Ubud, and You’re Lost for Life
On my trip to Bali, Ubud was my favorite place—no contest....
Two Days in San Francisco (2) — InterContinental San Francisco Review
A two-day San Francisco trip over Presidents Day weekend — Part 2 of our InterContinental San Francisco review ......
Two Days in San Francisco (1): InterContinental San Francisco Review
A two-day San Francisco getaway over Presidents Day weekend — Part 1: InterContinental San Francisco review...
A Scary Hike to Yubeng Sacred Waterfall
Of Yubeng’s seven hiking routes, the Sacred Waterfall trail was supposed to be the easiest. We somehow turned it into a wilderness-survival-style outdoor scare....
Stay Strong, Turkey!
A few days ago, two major earthquakes and dozens of aftershocks struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria. The scale of the casualties is hard to fathom. I spent some time in I...
The Wizard of Oz: A Complete Guide to Hiking in Yubeng
Goodbye, Yubeng—it has already become a tourist destination filled with boutique resort hotels, all kinds of restaurants, and the roar of off-road vehicles....
Twelve Cities, Twelve Sets of Photos, Twelve Stories: 2022
My 2022 was another year of staying on the road, one that’s hard to sum up in a single word. As a still-learning photography enthusiast, I’ll let the photos do the talking....
Skip the Yulong cable car—head instead to this peaceful village at the foot of the snow mountain
Who would have thought that at the foot of Yulong Snow Mountain, I’d end up in a Wild West–style adventure?...
The Legendary Red House: A Stay at Hotel del Coronado — Chestnut’s Christmas Trip, Part 2
The oldest section of the Red House, the Victorian Building, was built in 1888 and is now 134 years old. Over those 134 years, this iconic red-roofed property has been the setting...