Category: Travels

Autumn in Jeju
Asia, city guides, South Korea, Travels

Discovering the Beautiful Island of Jeju in 5 Days

The picturesque island of Jeju, South Korea is a one-stop destination for the perfect post-pandemic holiday, especially if you choose to do a road trip. From white sandy beaches and turquoise waters to hikes for adventurous and casual tourists alike, Jeju makes for a relaxing getaway in any season. In autumn (early November during my visit), the weather is a mild 10-20 degrees Celsius – … Continue reading Discovering the Beautiful Island of Jeju in 5 Days

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Lisbon, Portugal
Europe, Misc, Portugal, Travels

What Are You Waiting For?

As we’re all at home, praying hard that the global pandemic situation will improve, the only traveling we can really do now is through others’ stories and our own memories. Here’s a short story about a little misadventure back from my solo travels in the colorful city of Lisbon, Portugal. This post, “What Are You Waiting For?” was my original submission to World Nomads in … Continue reading What Are You Waiting For?

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Hoi An Lanterns
Asia, city guides, Travels, Vietnam

One Day in the Ancient Town of Hoi An, Vietnam

The Ancient Town of Hoi An – delightfully colorful in the day, and downright captivating at night. Once known as Faifo, the old town of Hoi An still has influences from the Cham, the Chinese, and the Vietnamese from its time as an important Southeast Asian trading port in the 16th and 17th centuries. This beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site is well worth at least … Continue reading One Day in the Ancient Town of Hoi An, Vietnam

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city guides, Japan, Travels

A Quick First-Timer’s Guide to Tokyo (Part 2)

There’s no lack of things to do in a city as large and vibrant as Tokyo. Whether it’s your first time in the city or your tenth time, there’s bound to be something new to discover. For part 2 of A Quick First-Timer’s Guide to Tokyo, here are 11 more things to do in Tokyo after making your way through the iconic must-visit neighborhoods of … Continue reading A Quick First-Timer’s Guide to Tokyo (Part 2)

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Itsukushima Shrine
Asia, city guides, Japan, Travels

8 Fun Things to Do in Miyajima

This post was originally written by me for TripZilla and is posted here as a backup. Click here to see more of my articles! Miyajima, also known as Itsukushima, is a small island in western Japan. At less than an hour away from the city of Hiroshima by public transport, Miyajima is the perfect day trip. Despite its relatively small size, the island is packed with … Continue reading 8 Fun Things to Do in Miyajima

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Shinjuku crossing
Asia, city guides, Japan, Travels

A Quick First-Timer’s Guide to Tokyo (Part 1)

Tokyo is undoubtedly one of my favorite cities I’ve been to, and for many, it needs little introduction. Steeped in tradition yet at the forefront of modern technology, there’s an electric energy in the air that makes you feel like anything’s possible in the city. I’ve found the people to be incredibly kind and helpful, and the efficiency at which everything runs is jaw-dropping. It’s … Continue reading A Quick First-Timer’s Guide to Tokyo (Part 1)

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Panorama at Kawaguchiko Ohashi Bridge
Asia, city guides, Japan, Travels

In Search of Mt Fuji from Lake Kawaguchiko

Standing at 3776 meters, Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan, and one of its most iconic symbols. Seeing Mt Fuji in person has been on my bucket list for a long time. Somehow Mt Fuji always seemed too far away the previous times I visited Japan, or other things on the itinerary were of higher priority, so I really wanted to make a … Continue reading In Search of Mt Fuji from Lake Kawaguchiko

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Stretching out
Asia, Japan, Travels

Staying in the Coolest Capsule Hotel in Tokyo, Japan

When you think of capsule hotels, what comes to mind might be a tiny, cramped and uncomfortable space shared with dozens of other weary salarymen who’ve missed the last train back. Not exactly the kind of place you’d dream of staying at while on vacation, right? But in Japan, where this concept originated, some capsule hotels aren’t just budget-friendly, they’re also a uniquely Japanese and … Continue reading Staying in the Coolest Capsule Hotel in Tokyo, Japan

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Europe, Poland, Travels

Krakow’s Wieliczka Salt Mine: Journey to the Center of the Earth (Almost)

With every step, we descended deeper underground, not quite sure of what we’d find at the end of this very long wooden staircase. After a long, overnight journey by coach from Budapest, we’d finally arrived in Krakow, and this was our first stop after depositing our luggage. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much until we were about 64m underground, less than halfway into the … Continue reading Krakow’s Wieliczka Salt Mine: Journey to the Center of the Earth (Almost)

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Hungarian Parliament Building
Europe, Hungary, Travels

Budapest, Hungary: Fresh Perspectives and Childlike Wonder

Dubbed the Pearl of the Danube, the Paris of the East, and even the Capital of Spas and Thermal Baths, Budapest, the wonderfully beautiful capital city of Hungary, certainly lives up to its nicknames. But if not for the friends I’d just made in France who wanted to travel around Central and Eastern Europe during our term break, I probably would have missed out on … Continue reading Budapest, Hungary: Fresh Perspectives and Childlike Wonder

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