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Hokkaido: Stop and Smell the Roses
Probably best known for its ski slopes in winter, Hokkaido has always been high on our list of must-go places, but we never could go at the right time (winter for snow, or summer for flowers). And although we could only go in late September this time, we booked the tickets anyway!
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Jeju Island: Of Volcanoes & Waterfalls
We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly on Jeju Island - from hiking up the highest mountain in South Korea, to admiring gorgeous waterfalls, to having one of the best BBQ meals we've ever had!
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Busan: Vibrant City
The main reason that drew us to Busan? The colourful Gamcheon Culture Village! And while we visited the village, the place that struck me most was the Jagalchi Market with its lively atmosphere and fascinating sea creatures.
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Career Break Travel: Tokyo, Kanagawa & Saitama
After being on the road for more than 2 months, we were craving our favourite comfort food - ramen. And where better to get some than the birthplace of ramen, Japan?
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Career Break Travel: Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva & Tashkent
We planned our 3-month trip around Uzbekistan after seeing all the amazing things people were saying about the country, and we were so, so excited to visit. And... The country did not disappoint!
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Career Break Travel: Istanbul, Pamukkale & Cappadocia
You could say that Turkey was the highlight of our entire career break trip. Yes, we loved it that much, especially Istanbul and Cappadocia! From the scenery to the food to the people, the trip was almost perfect.
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Career Break Travel: Mostar & Sarajevo
Mostar caught our eye when we were researching where to go after Croatia because of its fairytale-like beauty, and we decided to tack on Sarajevo without realising what it had to offer.
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Career Break Travel: Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Split & Dubrovnik
Croatia is definitely not a cheap country to visit, especially tourist hotspots Dubrovnik and Plitvice Lakes! We first got sticker shock when we bought a drink while waiting for our Airbnb to be ready in Dubrovnik. The small bottle of aloe vera soft drink cost almost S$9! But apart from the high cost of living, Croatia is such a beautiful country.
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Career Break Travel: Budapest
The main thing that struck us about Budapest was how photogenic it was. The buildings were all so beautiful and had such incredible detail. We spent most of our time exploring them on foot.
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Career Break Travel: Poprad & Bratislava
With only 2 nights in Poprad, we just didn’t have enough time to explore the city, let alone the mountains, fully. We’ll definitely have to come back to Slovakia to explore more of the country!
