10 Must-Do Day Trips from Tokyo (Less Than 2 Hours Away!)
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Looking for ideas on fun day trips from Tokyo once rainy season is over? Look no further! Here are 10 must-do day trips tried and tested by yours truly.
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A Day in Tashkent: 5 Easy Things to Do
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A quick and dirty guide to the most interesting things to do in Tashkent, for those who only have limited time to spend in the Uzbekistan capital.
5 Wildly Beautiful Side Trips from Almaty
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Here are five must-do side trips from Almaty that are so jaw-droppingly gorgeous you’ll fall in love with Kazakhstan and our home planet all over again.
Report: Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan Border Crossing at Zhibek Zholy
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A firsthand report of the Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan border crossing at Zhibek Zholy in May 2019. Includes the latest info, travel times, and humour.
My Kazakhstan Village Homestay Experience in 25 Photos
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I had an amazing weekend doing a village homestay in Kaskasu near Shymkent, southern Kazakhstan. A picture tells a thousand words, so here are 25 of them.
My Semi-Disastrous Izu Islands-Hopping Trip
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My Izu Islands-hopping plan was simple: 5 days, 5 islands. Kozushima, Shikinejima, Niijima, Toshima, Oshima. Unfortunately, things didn’t exactly turn out as planned.
5 Last-Minute Golden Week Ideas to Avoid Inflated Prices
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Here are 5 last-minute Golden Week ideas for those of us who have missed the cheap flights, but still want to make full use of the 10-day holiday!
Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival: See Sakura in February!
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Only 80 mins from Tokyo, the Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival offers the chance to see Kawazuzakura, early-blooming cherry blossoms, as early as February.
A Review of North Korean Snacks: Expectation vs Reality
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During my trip last September, I was able to purchase 5 North Korean snacks from a local supermarket. Here’s my honest opinion of how each snack tasted.
A Guide to Kaiping China: the Land of Overseas Chinese
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I spent hours researching for my visit to Kaiping, China. Here’s a DIY guide to help other ABCs and English-speakers explore the diaolou and their roots!