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Japan Has 6,852 Islands: Here Are the Most Famous Ones — And the Ones Worth Actually Visiting

Japan Has 6,852 Islands: Here Are the Most Famous Ones — And the Ones Worth Actually Visiting

Japan consists of 6,852 islands, of which 421 are inhabited. The four main islands — Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku — account for approximately 97% of the total land area. The remaining 6,800+ are an extraordinary archipelago of volcanic peaks...

Taiwan in 7 Days: The Island That Fits an Entire World Into One Trip

Taiwan in 7 Days: The Island That Fits an Entire World Into One Trip

Taiwan is one of those destinations that people put off because they're not quite sure what it is — not fully China, not quite Japan, its own complex and fascinating thing. Then they go, and they can't stop talking about it. The food alone justifies ...

How Many Languages Does China Actually Have — And Do People Speak English?

How Many Languages Does China Actually Have — And Do People Speak English?

When travelers say they want to "learn Chinese before visiting China," they're opening a door to one of the most linguistically complex countries on earth. China doesn't have one language — it has dozens, possibly hundreds, depending on how you count...