At This Market, I Went Bargain-Hunting in Argentina
San Telmo Market was my favorite place in Argentina. I even stayed an extra week in Buenos Aires just for this Sunday-only flea market....
Argentina Travel Notes — Zhangye of South America
Come to think of it, Argentina’s landscapes really do resemble China’s in many ways. It has the sea and a long coastline, vast grasslands filled with cattle and sheep, similarly fa...
One Day in Ho Chi Minh City | Five Bowls of Pho in Saigon—which one would you pick?
I routed through Ho Chi Minh City on my way to London to save money, and unexpectedly ended up with an extra 24 hours. The last time I was in Ho Chi Minh City was five years ago, w...
They Say This Is the Most Boring Capital in the World?
In fact, this place hides a lot of ordinary yet almost unbelievable beauty. If you also happen to love the sea, architecture, art, and soccer, then this place is Montevideo. Coastl...
Easter Island: My Guide and Experience
I’ve met quite a few people who’ve been to Easter Island, and opinions tend to be sharply divided. If you’re only going to check the Moai statues off your list, most people feel it...
Hiking to Abuji Tso: Shangri-La’s Golden Castle
Main Text This morning, while grinding through Spanish lessons on Duolingo, I learned a new word: oro (gold). Then came a new phrase: castillo de oro (golden castle). In an instant...
The Best-View Tomato Scrambled Eggs I’ve Ever Had Were in Qiongkushitai
The best-view tomato scrambled eggs I’ve ever had were in Qiongkushitai....
What Does the World’s Tastiest Capital City Look Like?
I wouldn’t mind being a Lima local for a long time....
Antarctica in 10 Questions: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Ship and Route
This 10-question guide aims to be as fair and objective as possible (after all, it’s not sponsored), and I hope it helps you plan your Antarctica trip better....
Lalibela, Ethiopia Travel Notes (Complete Guide)
Thanks to our reader 走遍天涯 for this submission. If you have good content, feel free to leave it in the comments. How It Started This time I went to Ethiopia mainly for two reasons....
Because the Mountain Is There
Our story goes back 56 years, to California. On a hot summer day in 1968, 25-year-old Doug Tompkins dropped by to see his surfing and climbing partner, 30-year-old Yvon Chouinard....