All posts by Mandy Bartok

  • A capital adventure in Vietnam

    A few decades ago, the nation of Vietnam was synonymous with armed conflict and the horrific struggles of war. Yet the intervening years have banished the shadows of this sad chapter in Asian history and Vietnam is...

    • Posted April 17, 2024
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  • Daytrippers: Kichijoji

    Go to Kichijoji! This is my advice to anyone already living in or merely taking visiting relatives around town. As much as all the popular spots such as Shibuya, Harajuku, Ginza, Akihabara and Shinjuku continue to hold...

    • Posted August 9, 2014
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  • Paris for les petits

    I love Paris in the springtime. Clichéd? Perhaps, but there’s no more enjoyable season to be in the City of Light than when the last of the winter chill is banished from the boulevards and the outdoor...

    • Posted March 29, 2010
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  • Turkish delights

    Straddling two continents and boasting a long and storied history, Turkey seduces visitors with its beguiling mix of beaches, bazaars, and melt-in-your-mouth baklava. This unassuming nation with an uber-friendly population doesn’t factor in to many family travel...

    • Posted January 30, 2010
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  • Make tracks for Malaysia

    If you watch any English TV station in Tokyo, you’ve probably seen the colorful (and yes, annoyingly catchy) commercials for Malaysia. While the incessant jingle may be a bit much to handle, it turns out that this...

    • Posted December 29, 2009
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  • Going green in Costa Rica

    “Green” is the travel motto of the 21st century, and there’s no better place for a family eco-adventure than the jungles and beaches of Costa Rica. The country’s commitment to preserving the natural environment is matched only...

    • Posted July 26, 2009
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  • A gold mine of activities in San Francisco

    San Francisco, that famed city by the bay, owes much of its development to the gold rush of 1848. The discovery of that precious commodity led to a boom in the tiny California coastal community, and modern-day...

    • Posted June 29, 2009
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