If I were to pick only one thing as the highlight of my stay in Kii Katsuura, it would be the private onsen experience with Fafa…
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Canberra is also referred to as Bush Capital, ACT or CBR. We have a busy weekend, as "busy" as Canberra is willing to offer.…
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I am writing to you from Xplorer, the regional train from Sydney to Canberra. Jik is beside me, putting stickers on her journal.…
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If you are here solely for the Kumano Kodo packing list, scroll to the bottom, but if you have time for a bit of story, then start from here…
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Counting my wins: I have taken Amma to ride the Shinkansen, we visited Niigata—a new place together, and I ate the best onigiri of my life.…
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I had never flown with ANA before and was looking forward to my first experience with an airline that got 3rd position in Top 100 Airlines.…
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I am bringing a small carry-on, a dry bag and 300 Samoan Tala, ready to jet off to Samoa. first, to Brisbane, where Jik is meeting me halfway.…
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When I found out about Book and Bed Tokyo, a hostel in Tokyo that lets you stay and sleep among books, it was a brainer - I had to do it.…
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Here are my random and very biased observations on Auckland. Do you agree with any of them? Or do share if you have any to add to the list. Some cities are enjoyable as travel destinations, while others are truly appreciated when you live in them. Jakarta, Melbourne, and my temporary home these days,…
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I spent most of my time on houseboat enjoying the beautiful sights of Kerala backwaters before they eventually dropped us back to the land.…
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I can't find a better word to describe Nami Island except for it being magical. I'd love to revisit it in other seasons, esp. in the fall.…
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