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Hokkaido: Japan’s Natural Treasure Trove

November 24, 2025

Hokkaido boasts some of Japan’s most stunning natural beauty, with its national parks, fresh seafood and powder snow. 

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In Asia, Japan, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel Tags Japan, Travel, Asia

A Weekend in Almaty, Kazakhstan

November 24, 2025

Kazakhstan’s largest city, Almaty offers opportunities to engage with history and culture while exploring its eclectic urban environment and surrounding wilderness. 

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In Asia, Kazakhstan, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel Tags Asia, Kazakhstan, Travel

Truth in Fiction: Understanding India’s Class Struggle Through “The White Tiger”

November 21, 2025

The 2008 Booker Prize recipient, Aravind Adiga, and his book “The White Tiger” highlight and critique the reality of social disparity in India. 

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In Asia, Human Rights, India, News and Social Action, Booklist Tags Asia, Human Rights, india, Booklist

Finding Community in China’s Underground Churches

November 17, 2025

Despite the threat imposed by the Chinese government, underground Chinese Christian communities continue to find hope. 

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In Asia, Art Food & Culture, China, News and Social Action Tags Asia, China, Arts and Culture

Ethics of Whale Shark Watching in the Philippines

November 10, 2025

Travelers must be aware and mindful of animal welfare when participating in whale-watching experiences in the Philippines. 

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In Asia, Philippines, Outdoor Adventure and Wildlife, World and Travel Tags Asia, philippines, Wildlife

Architecture That Targets the Unhoused in Japan

November 3, 2025

Japan’s unhoused crisis is masked by urban design called hostile architecture, a tool used to alienate those experiencing homelessness, affecting the public in the process.

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In Asia, Human Rights, News and Social Action, Japan Tags Asia, Japan, Human Rights

Beyond The Disappearing Aral Sea

November 3, 2025

The Aral Sea has all but disappeared, spawning a new desert full of toxic sand; however, locals hope to emphasize the history, art and culture of the region as they work to redefine their future. 

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In Asia, Kazakhstan, Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action Tags Asia, Kazakhstan, Environment

7 Must-See Sites in India's Golden Triangle

October 27, 2025

Experience historical sites, architectural wonders, natural landscapes, lively markets and unique cuisine in Jaipur, Delhi and Agra.

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In Asia, India, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel Tags Asia, India, Travel

5 Remote Filipino Regions Not Named Boracay

October 27, 2025

Siquijor, Batanes, Camiguin, Tawi-Tawi and Calaguas are stunning destinations in the Philippines, boasting a variety of attractions in lesser-traveled areas. 

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In Asia, Philippines, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel Tags Travel, Asia, philippines

Protecting Afghanistan’s Cultural Heritage in Bamiyan Valley

October 21, 2025

Experts seek to protect the colossal Bamiyan Buddha statues, after Afghanistan’s Taliban coordinated their destruction.

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In Asia, Afghanistan, Art Food & Culture, World and Travel Tags Asia, Afghanistan, Arts and Culture

The Fight to Preserve Cantonese Language and Culture

October 7, 2025

Despite pressure from the Chinese government, the will to preserve the Cantonese language remains strong in China and around the world. 

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In Asia, China, Human Rights, News and Social Action Tags Asia, China, Human Rights

How to Spend the Perfect Day in Islamabad, Pakistan

October 7, 2025

Explore this guide to an amazing day in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, a serene but simple city often overlooked by locals and tourists alike.

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In Asia, Pakistan, World and Travel, Travel Inspiration Tags Asia, pakistan, Travel

A Daring Path to Pakistan’s Hidden Alpine Meadow

October 7, 2025

Fairy Meadows, nestled at the foot of Nanga Parbat in Pakistan, attracts travelers each year who navigate a perilous mountain road and steep trek to reach its alpine meadows.

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In Asia, Pakistan, World and Travel, Travel Inspiration Tags Asia, pakistan, Travel

Don’t Eat and Walk: Japan’s Rule That Leaves Travelers Confused

September 30, 2025

The Japanese value of staying in the moment and being mindful grounds the custom of not eating and walking simultaneously. 

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In Asia, Japan, Tips and Tools, World and Travel Tags Asia, Japan, Advice and Cheat Sheets

A Hidden Tribe in the Caves and Jungle of the Philippines

September 29, 2025

An Indigenous tribe in the island of Palawan, Philippines, continues to live between caves and the jungle, relying directly on nature’s resources to survive.

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In Asia, Philippines, World and Travel, Travel Inspiration Tags Asia, philippines, Travel

Gen Z Protests Topple Nepal’s Government

September 23, 2025

After years of government instability and censorship, Nepal’s Gen Z led an uprising that not only dissolved a corrupt parliament but also paved the way for political reconstruction.  

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In Asia, Global Politics, Nepal, News and Social Action Tags Asia, Nepal, International Affairs

This Taiwan Town Brings “Spirited Away” to Life

September 15, 2025

Beyond the visual similarities to the iconic Studio Ghibli film, Jiufen also boasts stunning architecture, nature and history. 

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In Asia, Taiwan, Travel Inspiration, World and Travel Tags Asia, Taiwan, Travel

Traditional Gender Roles in South Korea Maintain Inequality

September 15, 2025

As South Korean women suffer under the inequality facilitated by traditional gender stereotypes, many call for change through feminist movements and passionate demands for political reform. 

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In Education and Empowerment, Asia, South Korea, News and Social Action Tags Asia, South Korea, Women and Girls

The History Behind Japan’s Women-only Trains

September 2, 2025

With the need to address transit safety and security, these pink-labeled train cars are Japan’s solution.

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In Asia, Education and Empowerment, Japan, News and Social Action Tags Asia, Japan, Women and Girls

Famine and Water Shortage Amid Yemen Crisis

September 2, 2025

Magnifying crises already facing the country, political struggles between Houthi rebels and foreign countries, including Israel, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, contribute to Yemen’s rapid devastation. 

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In Environment and Sustainability, News and Social Action, Water, Yemen, Asia Tags Asia, Yemen, Water
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