A few rookie mistakes and some grand discoveries while traveling in China on a budget.
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Frugal Traveler: Shanghai on a Dime? Pretty Close
Even with a budget of only $50 a day, Shanghai is more than manageable.
Frugal Traveler: In Seoul, Gangnam Frugal Style
The Gangnam district, newly famous thanks to the hit song, is known for its opulence. But there are bargains to be found beyond the bling.
Frugal Traveler: A South Korean City Full of Food, History and Bargains
I spend my life looking for places like Jeonju, a city barely known to Western travelers.
Frugal Traveler: Lost in Translation? Try a Google App
On a trip to China, the Frugal Traveler put Google Translate to the test. Here’s what he learned and how it could help you.
Weekend in New York: An Asia Beyond China and India
Hiding in the shadows are cultural and culinary gems from Asian countries that, for reasons of history or demographics, did not send huge numbers of immigrants or expats to New York.
Weekend in New York: Sake Spots
It’s almost impossible to define the typical sake spot in town. Cozy or vast, cute or corporate, Japanese ex-pat crowd or American crowd. Take your pick, or take them all.