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Neon signs live forever in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is the city that keeps reinventing itself. But where does the old Las Vegas end up? I remember the iconic Stardust Hotel’s futuristic sign and Sahara’s blazing neon logo. Don’t forget Binion’s Horseshoe. Well, lady luck is with us. They are alive and well at...
Welcome to China, where you can’t speak, read or write
I love China. I was on one of my early trips there, and the task was pretty straightforward: walk from my hotel to the nearest subway and ride it to my company’s office. I already knew that I couldn’t take a taxi in Beijing without being able to speak Chinese, but I...
How to see Kyoto in a weekend
I am dealing with the urban sprawl and hectic pace of Tokyo, and I long for a more manageable Japanese cultural experience. Kyoto is just a couple of hours away by bullet train. Is it worth trying to see Kyoto with just a weekend to spare? The answer is yes! I often...
Choose both upscale and budget in Bangkok
Time to leave the beautiful city view from my suite, head down to the sumptuous breakfast buffet, then step onto the skytrain to be whisked across Bangkok, all without stepping outdoors. There are lots of reasons to choose both luxury and convenience when you stay in...
How to see Prague’s Old Town in a day
It turns out “Good King Wenceslas” wasn’t a king or even named Wenceslas, but he was good! And subsequently made a saint. Today all roads seem to lead us to Wenceslas Square, the gathering place for the Czech people for nearly every significant event in their...
Myanmar in a magical time machine
Modern culture is creeping into this South East Asian jewel. There is now a KFC in downtown Yangon. Toyotas are gridlocked from the airport to downtown. The National League for Democracy wins in a free election. Yes, Myanmar is rushing into the 21st century, seemingly...
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