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The Philippines: Southeast Asia’s Grab Bag

By Robert Schrader on August 5, 2011 in Asia, Events, Featured, Festivals, Manila, Philippines, Photos

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I wanted to visit the Philippines about as much as anywhere in the world before I actually got there. As is the case with what I’m going to assume is a majority of the people...

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Beirut, Lebanon: A Party — Even If You Don’t

By Robert Schrader on August 3, 2011 in Beirut, Events, Featured, Festivals, Lebanon, Middle East, Photos

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Beirut, Lebanon’s capital, is known as one of the premier party spots of the Middle East — and not without reason. Thanks in part to a healthy percentage of Christian and secular members, Lebanese society...

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The Importance of Waking Up Early While Traveling

By Robert Schrader on August 2, 2011 in Bolivia, Brazil, Featured, La Paz, Lima, Peru, Photos, South America

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Sleep, I’m fond of saying, is for the dead. This isn’t to say I’m not fond of sleep — I love it. But sleep might as well be death, so the less of it on...

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Thailand’s Krung Thep State of Mind

By Robert Schrader on July 29, 2011 in Asia, Bangkok, Featured, Photos, Southeast Asia, Thailand

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Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia never to have been occupied by a foreign power. As a result, Bangkok has served as its capital without interruption since 1767, when King Taksin established Krung Thep...

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The Scam-Free Way from Thailand to Cambodia

By Robert Schrader on July 27, 2011 in Asia, Bangkok, Cambodia, Photos, Southeast Asia, Thailand

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Given the close proximity between the two destinations, it’s not surprising that Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temple is a popular excursion for backpackers and other tourists visiting Bangkok — and “tourism professionals” in the Thai capital...

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The Better Way to Travel Gay

By Robert Schrader on July 26, 2011 in All Countries, Featured, Photos

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It’s sad but true: the vast majority of gay travelers stick to gay hot spots like Barcelona, Rio and Sydney — or worse, gay-only cruises of the Caribbean or Mediterranean. The occasional drunk or curious...

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Where the Wind Takes You — Sort Of: How to Travel Inductively

By Robert Schrader on July 25, 2011 in All Countries, Featured, Photos

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With regard to upcoming travel, it’s important to understand that “planning” and “booking” are not interchangeable. Planning entails researching potential destinations, outlining sample itineraries and gaining a more comprehensive understanding of the region where you’ll...

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São Paulo, Brazil: A City Not To Love

By Robert Schrader on July 24, 2011 in Brazil, Featured, Photos, Sao Paulo, South America

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Brazil’s largest city and the country’s economic nucleus, São Paulo often plays second fiddle to Rio de Janeiro, Salvador or other more exotic destinations due to its reputation as being industrial, dangerous and even ugly....

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader is a travel writer and photographer who’s been roaming the world independently since 2005, writing for publications such as “CNNGo” and “Shanghaiist” along the way. His blog, Leave Your Daily Hell, provides a mix of travel advice, destination guides and personal essays covering the more esoteric aspects of life as a traveler.

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The Philippines: Southeast Asia’s Grab Bag

Beirut, Lebanon: A Party — Even If You Don’t

The Importance of Waking Up Early While Traveling

Thailand’s Krung Thep State of Mind

The Scam-Free Way from Thailand to Cambodia

The Better Way to Travel Gay

Where the Wind Takes You — Sort Of: How to Travel Inductively

São Paulo, Brazil: A City Not To Love

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