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Career Break 2016-2017

Bangkok Late King Birthday Commemoration Bridge
Thailand / FAM Trip

Post-King Bhumibol, it’s business as usual in Bangkok

December 11, 2016July 5, 2024

In the wake of King Bhumibol: Attending the late King’s birthday remembrance ceremony and what to expect when travelling in Bangkok during the mourning period.

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Taiwan Lanyu Yami Boats
Taiwan

Taiwan Orchid Island: Solo travel guide to Lanyu 蘭嶼

November 20, 2016July 5, 2024

Everything you need to know about how to escape crowded Taipei for the quiet island life of Lanyu aka Orchid Island off the east coast of Taiwan

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Flores Koka Beach Me Lucie
Indonesia / FAM Trip

4 picturesque reasons to visit Maumere in Flores

November 11, 2016May 3, 2025

Enough of Komodo dragons? Swing over to Maumere on the eastern end of Flores to see a different side of this beautiful Indonesian Island.

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Philippines Anilao Yellow Crinoid Shrimp
Philippines / Scuba Diving / Sponsored

Scuba Diving in Anilao with Crystal Blue Resort

November 7, 2016July 5, 2024

Curious about the weird tiny critters you can see when scuba diving in Anilao? Here’s a review of Crystal Blue Resort and what it’s like diving in the Batangas.

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Flores Komodo Loh Liang Entrance Sign
Indonesia / FAM Trip

4D3N Labuan Bajo itinerary for your next long weekend

October 30, 2016May 7, 2025

Skip Bali for Labuan Bajo on your next long weekend getaway. Here’s my 4D3N Labuan Bajo itinerary to see komodo dragons, pink beaches and beautiful seas.

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Flores Kelimutu Lake Shoes
Indonesia / FAM Trip

The tri-coloured Kelimutu Crater Lakes

October 27, 2016July 5, 2024

Three different brilliantly coloured volcanic lakes that sometimes change colour? Kelimutu crater lakes are a must-see if you make it to the eastern side of Flores – here’s how.

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Where to find street art in Manchester’s Northern Quarter
England / Street Art

Where to find street art in Manchester’s Northern Quarter

October 24, 2016July 5, 2024

Manchester is much more than football – Check out this walking guide for Northern Quarter to help you find all the cool street art works on its walls.

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Amsterdam Utimarkt Grass Stage
How I Travel

Travel inertia – the flow and ebb of wanderlust

October 14, 2016July 5, 2024

Thinking about travel and needing a break, and some updates from the Career Break now that the Europe leg is done and dusted

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Flores Labuan Bajo Airport Komodo Me
Indonesia / FAM Trip

Here be dragons: How to see The Komodo Dragons of Komodo National Park

October 11, 2016July 5, 2024

The lowdown on Komodo Dragons, how to find them and what to expect from your visit to Komodo National Park in Flores, Indonesia

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Padar Island, Flores, Indonesia
Indonesia / FAM Trip

Why you should visit Flores instead of Bali

October 5, 2016May 7, 2025

Indonesia is so much more than the over-touristy Bali of today. Here’s why you should consider seeing Flores and its spectacular nature and coasts instead.

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Lisbon 2014

Jaclynn Seah is The Occasional Traveller, a Singaporean indie traveller, travel writer and tourist guide who knows what it's like to juggle work and wonderlust. With a full-time job and limited annual leave, she hopes to inspire other busy folk like herself to travel more. [Click here to learn more]

Latest posts

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