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Travel: Asia

48 posts

Where (and What) to Eat in Bangkok, High and Low: 11 Must-Visit Thai Restaurants

  • January 1, 2023
  • Brad A. Johnson
From the street to fine-dining, Bangkok might be my favorite city in the world for food. It helps, of course, that Thai cuisine is one of my favorite things of…
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R.I.P. Crystal Cruises (Update: Returning in 2023!)

  • February 6, 2022
  • Brad A. Johnson
UPDATE: After being arrested and confiscated in the Bahamas, both the Serenity and Symphony have been purchased by Abercrombie & Kent and will sail again in 2023.
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Why I Travel: For the Food, But Also For the Unexpected

  • April 25, 2021
  • Brad A. Johnson
My rickshaw driver keeps pace with Hanoi’s speeding taxis as he peddles me through the Old Quarter. The cool wind against my face brings temporary relief from Vietnam’s stifling summer…
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The Disappearing Art and Rhythm of Chinese Tea in Hong Kong

  • April 27, 2020
  • Brad A. Johnson
There is a mystical quality to the tea ceremony that becomes clearer only with practice and time, but the art of Chinese tea is fading. Sadly, most of Hong Kong’s traditional tea shops have disappeared. I’ve been thinking a lot about Chinese tea lately...
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Photo of the Week: Koh Pha Ngan, Thailand

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Happy 10th Birthday to Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands!

  • April 18, 2020
  • Brad A. Johnson
It’s hard to believe it’s been 10 years since the opening of Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. Instantly iconic, the resort’s rooftop infinity pool became a must-see attraction for jet-setters the world over.
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Photo of the Week: Langkawi, Malaysia

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Moveable Beast: My Trip Aboard the Maiden Flight of the A380

  • February 14, 2019
  • Brad A. Johnson
Singapore Airlines flight SQ380—the first commercial flight of the Airbus A380—taxied down the runway of Singapore’s Changi International Airport. I was strapped into seat 26F, in the second-to-last row of…
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Photo of the Week: South China Sea

  • November 14, 2018
  • Brad A. Johnson
Sunsets at sea are the best. Here's one from the South China Sea, from my last cruise on the Crystal Symphony. The colors in the sky were absolutely magical that day. 
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7 Random Shots of Shanghai

  • July 10, 2018
  • Brad A. Johnson
Shanghai. Seven shots. Totally random. For more travel inspiration and photos, I invite you to follow me and join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  
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Cancún’s original grande dame changed its banner from The Ritz-Carlton to Kempinski during the pandemic, but little else has changed (except maybe some upgraded furniture in the rooms and a fresh coat of paint). Posh as ever. Lovely beach. Same staff. Same owner, whose classical art collection alone is worth a look if you've never seen it. You would wander the halls for days looking at art at this hotel. Old-money Cancún at its finest. ⁠ 44 3
Serenity. Checked into the new @waldorfastoriacancun on the outskirts of Cancún for a little pampering. It's lovely. A world away from the hectic hotel zone. I felt like I had the entire hotel to myself. ⁠ 68 2
Cochinita pibil with black-bean soup and wood-fired tortillas at @kinichizamal. Tasty detour. ⁠ 61 3
Nobody walks more than a block or two in Espita. Hardly anyone drives. Motorized trishaws are the preferred mode of transport. That last photo is the country road to Espita, which is located about halfway between Merida and Tulum in the Yucatán. ⁠ 54 0
Is this the prettiest avocado toast you've ever seen or what? That tiny spoonful of chile oil on the right side is more than enough. A perfect breakfast by @chef.jorgeildefonso and chef @_josehauvidal at @casonadeloscedros_restaurante in Espita, Yucatán. ⁠ 45 0
In the middle of seemingly nowhere in the Yucatán jungle you'll find the small, traditional pueblo of Espita, and that's where you'll find @casonadeloscedros_restaurante, an incredible little restaurant by @chef.jorgeildefonso (with chef @_josehauvidal on the pass), tucked inside an amazingly charming inn. This is essentially the only restaurant in town, and it is the very reason to make the journey. ⁠ 116 5
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