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Alaska's open road: Spotting moose and McKinley on motorcycles

Our quest was emblazoned on the T-shirts we were given before we left for Alaska: “8 men, 4 highways, 5 days, 865 miles.” On motorcycles.

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Chinese county stakes its claim as hometown of ‘Art of War’ author

Although China's Guangrao County is little known, it could be on the verge of a major transformation. The county plans to spend millions of dollars selling itself as the hometown of the famous author of "The Art of War."
Honolulu: Guitar exhibit is music to rock 'n' roll ears

Even if you’re already a guitar guru, surprises await at “Guitar: the Instrument that Rocked the World,” an interactive exhibit at Honolulu’s Bishop Museum through August.
Hawaii: Diamond Head has spectacular views

After about four days of lying on the soothing sands of Hawaii’s Waikiki Beach, you might feel a yearning to get up and stretch your legs. If so, look to your left and in the distance soars the wall of the Diamond Head volcanic crater. In about an hour, you could be standing atop its crest looking down on all of Honolulu.
Embassy cautions US citizens after martial law imposed in Thailand
Kauai: Mother Nature paints in vibrant colors on Hawaii's northernmost island
Okinawa gallery reflects US military presence in the ’50s through ’70s
For sun by day and parties by night, try Thai beaches
Macau feels strain during Lunar holiday influx
In bloom: 2014 Cherry Blossom Festivals
A festival of fire and sacrifice in Nozawa Onsen, Japan
Space-A travel can be great for the patient, flexible
DODDS employee's calligraphy part of Okinawa exhibit
Book points the way to Japan’s best beers
Find great skiing in a day trip or weekend away from Tokyo
Iruma: Japan's hidden aviation museum a hangar for history
Tokyo Motor Show buzz is literally electric
Snake sake? Attractions rare, weird and wild shine at Okinawa World
Dip into Asian culture with a day trip to Singapore
Picturesque town of Matsumoto, Japan, offers dose of serenity
Melaka, Malaysia: Exploring cultural crossroads between Asia and Europe

Pacific Quick Trips

Okinawa: Replica of Bill Clinton's birthplace home makes an odd landmark

The American-style home on the grounds of the Kanucha Bay Resort in Nago isn't just unusual because of its architecture. It's also a replica of the President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home in Hope, Ark.
Tokyo: Dive into the best aquarium in the city

The Shinagawa Aquarium — while not the most conveniently located aquarium around — is hands down the best aquarium available in Tokyo.
Hakone: Resort town near Mount Fuji offers a great family day out

Pacific After Hours

After Hours: Kervan in Itaewon serves pricey but tasty Turkish eats

Kervan is popular but pricey, with many dishes costing 20,000 won (about $19) or more. Still, it was packed on the Friday night we dined there, with Koreans as well as Middle Eastern expats and a few Westerners.
After Hours: Get off the road to try Exit Cafe in Okinawa
After Hours: Full Monty British Pub in Yokohama is one of the region's best pubs
After Hours: Tokyo's EA Shooting Bar mixes guns and cocktails safely
After Hours: Cook your own breakfast or have a burger at Shinjuku's Slappy Cakes

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