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Standing by the lighthouse on the western cape of Ishigaki , looking out to sea , feels like being on the edge of the world – just an unbroken horizon and waves lapping white sand . Ishigaki is part of the Okinawa archipelago , often described as Japan ’ s Hawaii . Here , there are secret coves and tree-covered mountains to explore , coral reefs to snorkel , noodles and dragon-fruit ice cream to savor afterwards . Traveling around Asia by ship is a way of connecting the dots between the region ’ s disparate landscapes and fascinating off-radar destinations . There are cities to experience , such as Bangkok , Hong Kong , and Singapore , each a fascinating blend of contemporary culture and ageold traditions , with parks where qigong masters maneuver on the grass overlooked by high-rise towers that hold Michelin-starred restaurants . And there are myriad natural wonders – like Vietnam ’ s Ha Long Bay , with its limestone karsts rising like dragon spines out of the water – that demand to be experienced at least once in a lifetime .
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