Articles from the ‘Visa on Arrival’ section

travel 02.13.09 Visa on Arrival: Tourist or Traveler?

In the final installment of his Pacific Rim tour, Daniel Adler compares his experience as a tourist in Vietnam and as a denizen of China.

travel 12.05.08 Visa on Arrival: Japan in Reverse

Japanese culture evokes a lot of stereotypes, and no one is more excited to experience them than Daniel Adler. But after his tour of the country’s major cities, he comes to understand the complexity of Japan’s identity.

travel 11.07.08 Visa on Arrival: Take Us Out to the Ball Game

At the Taiwanese Major League World Series, Daniel Adler observes 10,000 baseball fans dancing, clapping, and singing in unison.

travel 10.10.08 Visa on Arrival: A Line in the Sand

In the inaugural installment of his dispatches from Asia, Daniel Adler visits the Demilitarized Zone dividing North and South Korea. It’s actually quite touristy.

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