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August 25, 2025August 23, 2025asia, summer, travel

Don’t Miss Doing These 3 Things in Siem Reap (Not Angkor Wat)

With countless guides out on Angkor Wat, I decided to focus on 3 lesser known activities that I enjoyed just as much, if not more.

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October 31, 2024August 19, 2025asia, china, summer, travel

A Guide to Visiting Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall

Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall are regarded as a holiday resort, but for foreign visitors they may be more a cultural experience.

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May 18, 2024May 13, 2024japan, kanto, spring, summer, travel

A Day Trip to Sarushima, Tokyo Bay’s Only Natural Island

A great mix of history and abundant nature, Sarushima offers the perfect respite from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo.

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October 8, 2022October 8, 2022asia, travel, vietnam

Exploring Vietnam’s DMZ from Dong Hoi to Hue

While travelling from Dong Hoi to Hue, I explored the Vinh Moc Tunnels and Hien Luong Bridge, two symbolic relics of Vietnam’s former DMZ.

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June 5, 2022June 5, 2022japan, life, tokyo

Harumi Bridge: A Rare Haikyo in the Heart of Tokyo

Harumi Bridge

Located among the sea of tower mansions and sparkling new development sits Harumi Bridge, a rusted old relic of bygone days.

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June 29, 2019October 25, 2022japan, summer, tokyo, travel

10 Must-Do Day Trips from Tokyo (Less Than 2 Hours Away!)

Nokogiriyama view

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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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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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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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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