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best borneo travel guide

Borneo- you’ve seen it on Animal Planet and National Geographic on repeat for its famously silly, hairy, and rare primate: the Bornean orangutan. (If you’re looking for the best Borneo travel guide, you’re in the right place!). As 1 of just 2 impossibly remote places left in the world where you can see a wild orangutan […]

best overnight cruise of ha long bay vietnam

Ha Long Bay in Vietnam is best known for emerald waters and picturesque limestone seastack islands topped by rainforests, so it was at the top of my Vietnam travel list to take an overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay! It’s jaw dropping. The best part? You can explore it by sea on a luxury boutique […]

How much does it cost to go to Tokyo Disney Sea?

Visiting Disney theme parks in the United States can be a headache- an expensive headache. So if you love Disney parks in the USA and are thinking about visiting Japan, you may be wondering, “how much does Tokyo DisneySea cost?” or if it’s simpler to plan than visiting a Disney park in America. Before the […]

How to spend 1 day in bangkok thailand

Do you have 1 day in Bangkok? When most people think of Thailand, they think of: Full moon parties in the Phi Phi islands Bathing with elephants in the faux “jungle.” Spicy pad thai noodles But if you’re interested in a vibrant city that blends tradition and religion with modernity, Bangkok is a great place […]

Must-try japanese foods when traveling to Tokyo

Japan is renowned for its colorful culture, ancient traditions, and ultra-modern technology, but it also has an unbelievable culinary scene. Seriously— of all the countries that I’ve visited so far, Japan has the best food (literally drooling as I type this). So if you’re visiting Japan, you’re probably wondering, “what are the top foods to […]

Authentic japanese tea ceremony in kyoto

The Japanese tea ceremony, known as “chanoyu” or “sado,” has profound cultural significance, embodying the essence of Japanese aesthetics, spirituality, and social etiquette. So when I visited Japan, experiencing an authentic, traditional Japanese tea ceremony in Kyoto was at the top of my very long Japan must-do list. Why? Because the tea ceremony goes way […]

where to stay in hoi an vietnam

Wondering where to stay in Hoi An, Vietnam? Picture this: You step out of your quaint, sunny bed and breakfast to the bright green countryside. You’re about to take a gentle bike ride, lazily waving wildflowers and rice fields flashing past, into the charming ancient town down the street. You may take a walk on […]

is japan expensive?

Is Japan expensive? Let’s dive right in, because Japan is so trendy right now.  It’s no wonder why– of all the countries that I’ve visited, Japan caught me off guard the most. I’ve fallen in love with what once seemed like a fishy (I’m not a fish eater), tacky, and unrelatably foreign place. Not only […]

what is hoi an vietnam famous for?

Looking for a travel guide to Hoi An? You’re in the right place! I’ll be honest: Vietnam was never any where near the top of my travel bucket list, but now it’s one of my favorite countries (and one I can’t wait to go back to, especially after this trip to its south France-esq countryside)! […]

is it safe to visit angkor wat

An ancient, lizard-like stone structure that rises out of the mist of the jungle, Angkor Wat (the “City of Temples”) is an incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site in Siem Reap, Cambodia. And if you’re visiting Angkor Wat, Cambodia, there’s a lot you need to know before you go! What is Angkor Wat? It’s the largest […]