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The 25 Best Temples to Visit in Kyoto
Standing as the cultural and spiritual centre of Japan, Kyoto is renowned for its immense amount of temples…many many temples! In fact, there are more than 1600 temples scattered throughout the city and…
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Betel Nut: A South-East Asian Addiction
Blackened teeth and oozing, red saliva is a familiar image amongst many working-class and tribal societies throughout South-East Asia. The mind-altering substance responsible for this unusual look is used by one-tenth of the…
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Hanoi: The Cultural Crucible
Never before have I visited a place with so much to write about. Many of my experiences in Hanoi were worthy of their own story. Yet along the way, there were several sites…
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Hanoi: Reaching My Travelling Peak in Sapa
I’ve been blessed with some unforgettable travelling moments. From swimming alongside manta rays to living with nomadic tribes and walking along the Great Wall thrice! With the COVID pandemic putting a 3-year hiatus…
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The DMZ: The World’s Most Dangerous Tourist Attraction
For many adventurous souls, travelling is about stepping out of your comfort zone. Others prefer to live life on the edge, walking that fine line between adventure and disaster. While there are plenty…
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Hanoi: A Snake’s Heart For Dinner
Exploring jaw-dropping landscapes and sampling mouthwatering local cuisine is all an important part of the travelling experience. Yet, there’s a lesser-known side to travelling, one with a far more morbid tone – dark…
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Hanoi: Discovering a Lost World
Fresh off the boat from Halong Bay, Jess and I headed back to Hanoi for our first real evening in the city. With no time to lose, we had another tour booked for…
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Hanoi: Halong Bay For the Holidays
Before I ventured out into the world as a full-fledged backpacker, there’s always been one nation that has always illuded me. Ever since I was a teenager, there was one country that has…
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The Ultimate Travel Itinerary: Bangkok in 4 Days
Bangkok – it’s a city that needs no introduction. Regarded as the pinnacle destination for any backpacker’s itinerary and a favoured spot amongst faithful Buddhists and ex-pats alike, Bangkok illustrates the splendid harmony…
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The Top 20 Highlights To See In Xi’an
There are a few cities richer in historical significance than the city of Xi’an. Once the ancient capital of Imperial China, it played host to countless dynasties and distant merchants. The city was…
