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night skiing at Mount Moiwa Sapporo

A Magical Night Skiing at Mt. Moiwa, Sapporo

Last Updated on: May 22, 2024

Considering it usually takes us around five hours to drive to the snow from Melbourne in the Australian winter, it’s mind-boggling to me that in Sapporo, the largest city in

Categories Japan 3 Comments
A long tailed Macaques and baby in Singapore

Wildlife at Bukit Timah Nature Reserve – The Last Rainforest In Singapore

Last Updated on: March 21, 2024

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is Singapore’s last patch of primary rainforest, a 163-hectare oasis a mere 12km from the bustling city centre. When it was first accessed by British colonialists

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A tourist on a boat in Ha Long Bay in Vietnam

8 Incredible Outdoor Activities in Vietnam you Must Do!

Last Updated on: September 11, 2024

Chaotic motorbike-filled streets, a maze of bustling night markets, steaming bowls of pho eaten beside the road on small plastic chairs: these experiences epitomise visiting vibrant Vietnam.  But combined with

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is Pulau Ubin safe to travel solo

Is Pulau Ubin Safe to Visit Solo?

Last Updated on: March 20, 2024

Nestled in the northeast of Singapore, Pulau Ubin island lured me in with the promise of tranquillity and rustic natural beauty. Away from the bright city lights and bustling lifestyle,

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Mt fuji and a lake in Japan

Forget Tokyo: Here are 5 Underrated Places in Central Japan to Visit Instead

Last Updated on: August 11, 2023

Tokyo is a city where the future seems to arrive before the present. A dazzling metropolis where its wild nightlife, cutting-edge fashion districts, quirky technology and culinary delights serve as

Categories Inspiration, Japan 6 Comments
shrine in Kanazawa

8 Reasons Why You Need to Visit Kanazawa in Japan

Last Updated on: August 11, 2023

On the western coast of Japan’s Honshu Island, is Kanazawa, a city embalmed in history and wrapped in natural beauty. Unlike the bright neon lights and skyscrapers that define Japan’s

Categories Japan 3 Comments
Matsumoto Castle with people in foreground

Matsumoto in Winter: A One-Day Sightseeing Itinerary

Last Updated on: May 22, 2024

Matsumoto in the Nagano prefecture of Japan has the best of both worlds. Located on the cusp of the Japanese Alps, it’s a launching pad to explore the mountains. In

Categories Japan 2 Comments
milky blue water with waterfall surrounded by green vegetation

12 Outdoor Adventures For Your Philippines Bucket List

Last Updated on: August 31, 2022

Made up of over 7,000 tropical islands, you would be right in thinking that there is plenty to do in the Philippines. With unique wildlife and some of the most

Categories The Philippines 10 Comments
wooden art installation on Puka Beach the Philippines

The Best Beaches in Boracay (That Aren’t White Beach!)

Last Updated on: August 31, 2022

Located 200 miles from Manila, the island of Boracay stands out as the Philippines’ premier beach destination. In a land of countless beautiful beaches, that’s saying something. After all, the

Categories The Philippines 24 Comments
small boats on aqua marine water against rocky cliff with vegetation in the Philippines

12 Practical Things to Know Before Travelling the Philippines

Last Updated on: August 31, 2022

If you think you know Southeast Asia, travelling the Philippines will make you think again. Geographically isolated, culturally more similar to Latin America and topographically diverse, it’s nothing like its

Categories The Philippines, Tips & Advice 19 Comments
traditional south korean architecture

12 Things to Know Before You Visit South Korea

Last Updated on: November 7, 2023

When I left after travelling South Korea for three weeks, I found myself experiencing a genuine pang of sadness. It had weirdly felt more than just a holiday – it

Categories South Korea, Tips & Advice 17 Comments
south and north korea monument

The North Korean DMZ: What Is It Like To Visit One of the World’s Most Dangerous Borders?

Last Updated on: July 7, 2023

As one of the world’s most secretive and controversial countries; it’s no wonder North Korea intrigues so many people. In fact, a day tour to the border of South and

Categories South Korea 28 Comments
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A Dump or Paradise: What is Boracay Really Like?

Last Updated on: August 31, 2022

I hesitated at putting Boracay on my busy 2 week Philippines itinerary. I had heard so many conflicting things about the westerly Filippino island. Some people said the beaches here

Categories The Philippines, Personal Musings 19 Comments
jungle waterfall flowing into pale green pool

Two Waterfalls You Need To Visit in Bohol (Including a Local’s Secret)

Last Updated on: March 19, 2024

Bohol was probably my favourite destination out of my whole Philippines trip. Why? Because not only does this central province island have postcard-perfect beaches and the adorable and endangered Tasier

Categories The Philippines, Guide 13 Comments
girl posing on the great wall of china

How to Visit The Great Wall of China on a Layover

Last Updated on: December 15, 2022

* Updated July 2021 * If you’re a regular traveller, I am sure you know that if you break up your flight, you are able to score some really cheap

Categories China, Guide 6 Comments
A girl sat on Ella's rock in Sri Lanka.

What To Do in Rural Ella, Sri Lanka

Last Updated on: December 15, 2022

Stumbling out from the hippy rooftop lounge of Cafe One Love after too many mango mojitos, I swore to the honeymooning German couple propping me up that I was never leaving

Categories Guide, Sri Lanka 2 Comments
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UNESCO World Heritage Vietnam: A Photo Diary

Last Updated on: October 29, 2022

With jaw-dropping natural marvels and fantastically preserved ancient relics, Vietnam is home to eight incredible UNESCO World Heritage status sites. From abandoned imperial cities to present day towns, unique landscapes

Categories Inspiration, Vietnam 1 Comment
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