Onsen-hopping through all bathhouses of Kinosaki Onsen in a yukata: cave baths, waterfalls, post-soak milk, and tips for first-timers.…
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This time, visiting Kamakura for a day trip with Amma ended up being one of the highlights of our Japan trip.…
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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.…
Keep ReadingI’m glad my memory wasn’t as strong as my sense of adventure. I added To Sua Ocean Trench to my bucket list and crossed it off immediately.…
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Travelling around Samoa, I heard it three times—Samoa is better than Fiji. I nodded politely, feigning interest (my loyalty lies with Bali).…
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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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