Paul Kan Travel Articles

Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #17: July 5-17, Nepal & Tibet, Part I – Nepal and Tibet

Arriving shortly after the royal family massacre, it's only after passing an effigy that Paul feels a sense of danger.

Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #20: Introduction and Itinerary – Asia

How it all began, and where it's all going.

Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #19: July 5-17, Nepal & Tibet, Part III – Nepal and Tibet

The most interesting monasteries are outside Lhasa, just beware the yak butter.

Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #18: July 5-17, Nepal & Tibet, Part II – Nepal and Tibet

The monastery seems to have given way to the marketplace, even around the mighty Potala.

Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #15: June 15-21, Tokyo, Kyoto & Nara, Part III – Japan

Understanding Japan is difficult, if not impossible for a foreigner, but despite its contradictions Paul can't help but like the place.

Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #16: June 22-26, Seoul, Korea – South Korea

If one city in Asia seemed distinctly more Western than other Asian cities, yet also distinctly proud of its own national heritage, it was Seoul.

Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #13: June 15-21, Tokyo, Kyoto & Nara, Part I – Japan

Need to get around Hong Kong or Tokyo airports? Paul can show you the way.

Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #14: June 15-21, Tokyo, Kyoto & Nara, Part II – Japan

Kyoto feels like a laid-back college town, but it rains too hard to even run out for some grub.

Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #12: June 8-13, Saigon & the Mekong Delta – Vietnam

It is all like coming home again, with familiar faces and a feeling of comfort and hospitality all around. How can he leave?

Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #10: Sept. 11-Oct. 25, New York City Interlude – New York City, New York, U.S.A.

We haven't heard from Paul for a while. Between illness in Asia, and returning home to NYC just before the Sept. 11 attacks, he's been out of commission. But now it's time to get back to writing.