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Asia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Budget Breakdown, Croatia, Czech Republic, Europe, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Poland, Slovakia, Turkey, Uzbekistan
3 Months, 10 Countries, 1 Backpack: From Germany to Japan
It's always been gnawing on my mind to travel for an extended period of time, and we're finally going to lift our butts up and do it. Update: Budget breakdown of our 3-month trip added!
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Budget Breakdown: 9 Days in Palawan
Although there was supposed to be bad weather in January (which is when we visited Palawan), we were blessed with pretty dry weather and a few days of glorious blue skies! Thank goodness for that because all of our activities were outdoors and torrential rains would have ruined most of our plans.
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5 Activities to Do in Palawan if you Don’t Dive
What’s there to do in Palawan if you don’t dive? Plenty, as it turns out. Sure, you’ll be missing out on the gorgeous underwater life if you don’t know or learn how to dive. And Palawan IS known as a diver’s paradise. But if you’re afraid of deep, dark waters or scared of sea (or most) animals like me, you’ll still have lots to do in Palawan.
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Budget Breakdown: 4 Days in Haikou
The trip to Haikou was quite a random one. I wanted to surprise WJ with a (very belated) birthday trip, and the nearer countries were all in the midst of their rainy seasons. So I looked a little further and found Haikou, a 3.5 hour flight away. It has supposedly clear weather in November, albeit a little chilly.
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Gunma is the Secret Escape that Everyone has Forgotten
Barely 3 hours away, Gunma is a convenient getaway from the bustling Tokyo city very much like how Hua Hin is an escape from Bangkok. But unlike Hua Hin, the prefecture has a rather “unpopular” reputation amongst locals that there’s nothing much to do there. I beg to differ. There’s so many things to see and do, so how did this impression come about? I guess it’s just really the lack of marketing. Here’s why Gunma needs to be on everyone’s bucket list! #1: Skiing in Gunma It’s one of the most accessible ski resorts from Tokyo. Although I’m not the best at skiing, I heard the snow quality is…
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5 Reasons Why Hua Hin Should Be Your Next Romantic Getaway
4 hours from Bangkok, Hua Hin is more than just another getaway for the locals escaping the hectic city life. We show you 5 reasons why you should totally make this your next romantic stop.
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The Best Night Markets in Hua Hin for the Gluttons and Arty-farty Travellers
Night markets are inherently a part of Thailand's culture and are also what most tourists look forward to when visiting. While Hua Hin is not really that big, there are 2 night markets that you need to visit.
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Almost Stranded in Ozegahara, Oze National Park
With just an hour to rush for the last bus off the peak, WJ and I hurried under the glaring sun. We lifted our aching legs up the stony steps, the last bit of the trail after walking through the grasslands and through the forest. FINALLY. We ran to the bus with just 3 minutes to spare. Sweating profusely with our legs screaming in protest, we were safe at last!
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Soaking in the View at Monsoon Valley
I don't drink wine. Or rather, I don't drink any form of alcohol. Never liked the taste and the bitterness it fills my mouth with. So what was I doing at the Monsoon Valley vineyard? For the view, of course!
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Winter in Pyeongchang
Having just summer and summer all year round in Singapore, we wanted to try as many winter activities as we could in Pyeongchang.
