2023 Round Up – New paths
The annual reflection and look back on my travels and travel writing in 2023, while pondering the future and other changes that lie ahead in the new year.
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Niigata hidden gems to experience Japan’s unique culture
Explore beyond Japan’s usual hotspots – check out these Niigata hidden gems like a snow-cooled warehouse, art installations amidst rice fields, edo-era gold mines and a sake bath!
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Katong Dreaming review: What to expect from this musical walking tour
Thinking of checking out this performance arts walking tour of Katong district? Here’s my detailed Katong Dreaming review and what to expect (no spoilers!).
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Hidden Gems on Taiwan’s Penghu Islands
Uncover Penghu’s hidden gems that show you the best of what Taiwan’s largest offshore island cluster has to offer away from the crowds.
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Revolut on the road: a review for travellers
Revolut review for travellers – how useful is this card for overseas payment and foreign exchange?
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Solo guide to Hualien East Rift Valley 花東縱谷: Guangfu, Ruisui, Yuli
Exploring the small towns of Hualien East Rift Valley. A solo guide to Guangfu, Ruisui and Yuli with things to do and where to stay in these Taiwanese small towns.
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Hualien Daytrip: Fenglin 鳳林 for craft and culture
The tiny town of Fenglin in Hualien is the perfect stopover in the East Rift Valley for a little indigenous food, wood crafting and a traditional Hakka meal.
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Hopping on the Hualien East Coast Shuttle bus: A review 洄瀾東海岸線
The Hualien East Coast Shuttle Bus is a convenient way to check out 9 coastal sights in Fengbin if you’re not planning to drive in Taiwan. Here’s my review of this bus tour.
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Things to do in Cha am: beaches, Buddhas and… bats?
Looking for things to do in Cha am for a quick getaway? Besides a beautiful beach, it’s home to a legendary forest park, Buddhas in caves and a cool bat cave.
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SO Sofitel Hua Hin Review – tranquil Cha am resort getaway
If Hua Hin is starting to feel too popular as a Thailand weekend destination, head up north to tranquil Cha am instead. Here’s my detailed SO Sofitel Hua Hin review.
