

Paul Kan Articles
Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #17: July 5-17, Nepal & Tibet, Part I – Nepal and TibetArriving 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 – AsiaHow it all began, and where it’s all going.
Paul Kan’s Asia Journal #19: July 5-17, Nepal & Tibet, Part III – Nepal and TibetThe 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 TibetThe 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 – JapanUnderstanding 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 KoreaIf 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 – JapanNeed 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 – JapanKyoto 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 – VietnamIt 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.










