Every summer it seems like there’s that one person who always gets a lot of mosquito bites. But what makes people mosquito magnets?

If you’re not lounging on the beach on a hot summer day, why would you think to put on sunscreen? Well, you might need sunscreen more often than you think.

In 1967, Moshe Safdie reimagined the monolithic apartment building, creating “Habitat ’67,” which gave each unit an unprecedented sense of openness. Nearly 50 years later, he believes the need for this type of building is greater than...

Not long after drama reappeared in the unlikely home of European churches, the church decided again it didn't like theater. And so, the budding dramatic scene was kicked out into the harsh elements of the outdoors. So, they started...

Magnet Fishing Surprise! Abandoned Bike into a Backyard Swing

Needing a break from the bright lights of the big city? An escape to a simpler way of life is just a 90 minute trip from Bangkok to Monkey Island in Samut Songkhram province. For 700bht you can take a boat ride to meet the famous...

Chugging along the streets, a white van covered in graffiti signatures has been a welcome sight for residents and visitors of North Shore. For almost 22 years, Giovanni Shrimp Truck has been serving delectable and hearty platters of...

Rainforests. Cascading waterfalls. Rivers. Jagged cliffs and emerald-green mountains. It’s easy to see why Kauai is sometimes called “The Garden Isle.” Some parts of the island — the oldest, fourth largest, and northernmost in the...

Oahu isn’t the Big Island, but it is home to the majority of the entire population of the Hawaiian islands. And with more people comes more...everything. Nicknamed “The Gathering Place,” it’s a lively, energetic island, with huge hotels...

Long before Hong Kong was a cosmopolitan playground, it was little more than a cluster of islands and humble fishing villages. Today, one of the last standing reminders of this is Lai Chi Wo, a 400-year-old Hakka walled village.The...

It’s 7:45 a.m. and you didn’t hear your alarm clock go off. You’re about to miss that quarterly earnings report meeting or the kids’ carpool or that power breakfast with your buddy’s agent friend or—oh yeah, you’re on vacation. Hong...

Lace up those boots, fill your CamelBak with wine (please don’t; this is a terrible idea), pack some leftover egg tarts from breakfast, and start pounding the soil on one of Hong Kong’s picturesque hiking trails. And when we say...

Mountain biking may not be the first thing you associate with Hong Kong—one of the most densely populated places on Earth—but it shouldn’t be as far down the list as you think. Since the fast-moving city streets tend to be dangerous for...

High upon the cloudy hills of Sha Tin New Territories, sits the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery, one of Hong Kong’s most famous Buddhist temples and popular tourist attractions. While most have seen pictures of its stunning architecture,...

Nothing complements the aromas of tequila and sunscreen like a little historical and geographic context. For instance, did you know that before Tulum became the cluster of resorts that it is today, it stood as one of the most important...

The Story of Liya WangThe “Black Pearl” of Taiwan, supermodel Liya Wang, was nicknamed thus due to her dark, tanned complexion; she perfectly embodies the strong, empowered women at the forefront of the fitness movement today. Looking at...

Once you've reached the point where the non-stop shopping, eating and partying has worn you down, and all you want is some peace and quiet with a nice view, do what locals do . Start climbing to Namsan Park. It's one of those Seoul spots...

Myeongdong is one of those well-worn tourist destinations that you just can't avoid if you are visiting Seoul, even for those who turn up their nose at anything found in a travel guide. Even for those who aren't shopping pros, walking...

By now, everyone's heard of Harajuku thanks to Gwen Stefani's brief appropriation of Tokyo street culture and because of the outside world's fascination with Manga Cosplay. The Harajuku girls are still there with their shock fashion but...

During the peak season of the lunar new year, come join thousands of locals as they descend upon the Wishing Tree to try their luck at setting the right tone for the new year. There are two main banyan trees that appear to bear fruit...

Sometimes when there's something or someone bothering you, it feels good to go for a run, workout, or whatever you prefer to blow off some steam, yeah? But when you don't have the time (and if you happen to be in Hong Kong), just go find...

Welcome to the biggest open market in Asia. With over 27 sections and more than 8,000 stalls, this weekend market is the best place to acquire a variety of unique items at the best prices in Bangkok. Only open on the weekends, Chatuchak...

Before we go any further, a foodie PSA: Monjayaki is not for everyone. Especially if you're the type who insists on dishes that taste AND look good. Now that we've gotten that disclaimer out of the way, here's a brief and most likely...

Some people like to travel far and wide to find the most beautiful hiking trails in the world. Which is great. But you're more of a '15-minutes from a city epicenter' kind of person…Lace up for The Elephant Mountain Hiking Trail located...