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April 16, 2019April 13, 2023japan, life, spring, tokyo, travel

5 Last Minute Golden Week Ideas to Avoid Inflated Prices

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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March 3, 2019February 2, 2023japan, life, spring, tokyo, travel

Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival: See Sakura in February!

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 the early-blooming Kawazuzakura as early as February.

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February 9, 2019October 18, 2022asia, dprk, eating, korea, travel

A Review of North Korean Snacks: Expectation vs Reality

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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February 2, 2019October 24, 2022asia, china, travel

A Guide to Kaiping China: the Land of Overseas Chinese

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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January 20, 2019January 20, 2019asia, china, eating, travel

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

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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December 2, 2018February 9, 2019dprk, korea, summer, travel

The Arirang Mass Games 2018 = A Changing North Korea?

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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November 24, 2018October 13, 2023china, eating, summer, travel

5 (Mostly) Free Things to Do in Harbin in Summer

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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