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My Semi-Disastrous Izu Islands-Hopping Trip

Posted on May 5, 2019May 5, 2019
Izu Oshima Motomachi port at sunset

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.

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5 Last-Minute Golden Week Ideas to Avoid Inflated Prices

Posted on April 16, 2019June 29, 2019
Mt, Takao, a good day trip from Tokyo

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!

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Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival: See Sakura in February!

Posted on March 3, 2019February 4, 2020
The climb up to Nishihira Park, Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival

Only 80 mins from Tokyo, the Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival offers the chance to see Kawazuzakura, early-blooming cherry blossoms, as early as February.

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A Review of North Korean Snacks: Expectation vs Reality

Posted on February 9, 2019June 21, 2019
North Korean snack: coffee biscuit

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.

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A Guide to Kaiping China: the Land of Overseas Chinese

Posted on February 2, 2019February 4, 2019
Kaiping diaolou Zili Village

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!

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8 Things to Do in Macau’s Cotai Strip Besides Gambling

Posted on January 20, 2019January 20, 2019
Studio City at Cotai, Macau

The Vegas-inspired Cotai Strip in Macau is lined with casinos, but it’s more than just poker tables. Here are 8 things to do that don’t involve gambling!

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The Arirang Mass Games 2018 = A Changing North Korea?

Posted on December 2, 2018February 9, 2019
Arirang Mass Games 2018

I recently visited North Korea for the Arirang Mass Games. Here are some observations during my trip to the so-called Hermit Kingdom!

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5 Top Things to Do in Harbin in Summer

Posted on November 24, 2018February 6, 2019
The Harbin Grand Theatre during sunset

If you’re not going for the Ice Festival specifically, Harbin is better to explore not in the death of winter. Here are 5 top things to do in summer!

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My name is Doni (aka donikantoku) and I’m an ABC from Australia now living in Tokyo, Japan. I have a serious case of wanderlust and love getting off the beaten track. Read on for tips on travel to Japan, Asia and beyond. Let’s all live an unbordered life!

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