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The Ultimate Travel Plan: The Harbin Ice and Snow Festival
The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival is one of the world’s largest and most famous winter festivals. Welcome to the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, a dazzling spectacle that turns China’s “Ice City” into a frozen fairyland. Unlike most places on Earth, Harbin comes alive in the winter months in the form of the world’s largest and most famous winter festival. This annual extravaganza is a masterpiece of frozen artistry, boasting colossal ice sculptures, towering ice castles, and an ethereal luminosity that will leave you spellbound. So in that case, here’s everything you need to know about the Harbin Ice and Snow Festival. This article may contain affiliate…
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The Ultimate Travel Plan: Hiking Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)
Commanding the Northern half of Wales, Snowdonia National Park is home to some of the United Kingdom’s highest and most eye-catching peaks. The crown jewel of the region is Mount Snowdon itself, or Yr Wyddfa as it’s known in my beloved Welsh language. This majestic mountain, its accompanying peaks and jaw-dropping valleys are steeped in mythical legends and undeniable beauty. Though the surrounding national park has an abundance of exhilarating activities and quaint villages to explore, hiking to the mountain’s peak is the true highlight for many. So in that case, here’s everything you need to know about hiking up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). This article may contain affiliate links which…
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The Ultimate Travel Plan: Fraser Island (K’gari)
The land down under is known to be a paradise for all things adventure! From the red sands of the outback to the vibrant oceans of the Great Barrier Reef, Australia has its all. Of the many mind-blowing tours on offer, one has become the favourite amongst backpackers and casual explorers alike, Fraser Island. Floating just off the Eastern Coast, Fraser Island is a nature-defying natural wonder. Being the largest sand island in the world, one would expect a barren desert landscape. Alas, the World Heritage site boasts a diverse array of breathtaking landmarks of freshwater lakes, lush rainforests and an abundance of native flora and fauna. This is an…
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The Ultimate Travel Plan: Alishan National Park
Alishan National Park is considered one of the greatest national wonders in Taiwan and one of Asia’s most beautiful national parks. The rolling vistas of mountain ranges and luscious tea plantations have been the source of inspiration for photographers and artists alike. It’s the ultimate escape from the fast-paced life of the cities and an opportunity to get lost in the heart of nature. So in that case, let me show you the perfect plan for exploring Alishan National Park! This article may contain affiliate links which I may be compensated for at no extra cost to you dear readers! Where Is Alishan? The term “Alishan” can be a little…
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Travel Plan: How to See Rockabilly Dancers in Tokyo
Despite Japan’s notoriously buttoned-up culture, Tokyo is known for its eccentric characters. From cosplaying teens to anime-addicted adults, there are plenty of quirky subcultures to indulge in. Of them all, only one draws a dedicated weekly crowd along the streets of Tokyo: the rockabilly dancers. The young innovative district of Harajuku plays host to this wonderfully unique spectacle that has become an institution, and one that attracts visitors from the world over. So in that case, let me show you everything you need to know about the rockabilly dancers of Tokyo. This article may contain affiliate links which I may receive compensation for at no extra cost to you dear…
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The Ultimate Travel Plan: Turtle Island (Guishandao)
An abandoned military base on a deserted, venomous snake-filled volcanic island sounds like something straight out of the latest James Bond movie, but that’s exactly what you find on Turtle Island! This eerie turtle-shaped isle standing in the middle of the Pacific is one of the more unique tours available in Taiwan, and most definitely worth the effort to get there! So cue the music and don your finest attire as we find out everything you need to know about “Island, Turtle Island!” This article may contain affiliate links for which I may receive compensation at no extra cost to you, dear readers! A Brief History of Turtle Island For…
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The Ultimate Travel Plan: Visiting Mount Rinjani
Scattered precariously along the ring of fire, the islands of Indonesia are full to the brim with fascinating volcanoes, 130 in fact! While some have become tranquil inactive mountains, others continue to smoulder and teeter on the edge of imminent destruction! Of these many megalithic monsters of nature, one stands out above all others, Mount Rinjani. This mighty volcano towers over the island of Lombok at 3,726 meters, making Rinjani the second-highest volcano in Indonesia! Within its gigantic caldera, plumes of smoke continue to rise from yet another volcano which sits inside it… it’s a volcano IN a volcano!! The UNESCO Geopark is considered one of the best treks in…
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The Ultimate Travel Plan: Visiting the Bowing Deer of Nara
Japan has many iconic images! Whether it’s the hectic crossroads of Tokyo or the peaceful expanses of bamboo forests and red torii gates in Kyoto, the trend-setting nation covers the whole spectrum. Japan is also home to some unique animals. Along with the one-of-a-kind hot-spring-loving snow monkeys in the mountains of Nagano, the ancient streets of Nara also play host to another iconic animal – deer! These aren’t the average deer you’d see prancing through the woodlands of many countries, much like everything else in Japan, they are completely unique. In true polite Japanese fashion, these deer bow to you! It’s one of those utterly unique experiences and amongst the…
