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October 14, 2022October 14, 2022asia, travel, vietnam

5 Things to Do in Da Nang that are Worth the Hype

While I only spent two days in Da Nang, I managed to cover all the things I wanted to do, including the famous Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills.

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November 18, 2021November 18, 2021autumn, japan, travel

Must do’s in Okinawa: More than Scuba, Snorkel & SUP

Scuba diving in Gorilla Chop

After you’ve cleared the three S’s: scuba, snorkelling and SUP, what else are must-do’s in Okinawa? Read on and find out!

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October 17, 2020October 13, 2022autumn, chubu, japan, travel

Hiking to Happo Pond in Hakuba: A Breathtaking Experience

Misty Happo Pond in autumn

Hiking Happo Pond is a breathtaking experience that should be on the bucket list of any nature lover or photographer. Here’s what to expect.

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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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June 7, 2019June 7, 2019central asia, spring, travel

5 Wildly Beautiful Side Trips from Almaty

Me and a bride posing at Big Almaty Lake

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.

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May 25, 2019October 11, 2022central asia, spring, travel

My Kazakhstan Village Homestay Experience in 25 Photos

Beautiful Kazakh family photo

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.

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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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October 1, 2018October 18, 2022chubu, japan, spring

The Real-life Hinamizawa: 5 Must Do’s At Shirakawa-go

Viewpoint at Shirakawa-go

The model for the anime Higurashi no Naku Goro Ni (When They Cry), Shirakawa-go is a favourite for travellers and fans alike with its picture perfect huts.

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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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