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This Budget Baller in Bali guide for all those who don’t want to travel like homeless vagabonds and gypsies. This is for the people who like semi-comfort and livability in the places they stay and planes they ride. If you’re one of those extreme people who only stay at places less than $5 a night infested […] Read more…
It’s no secret if you visit Hanoi, Vietnam for the first time, you have to make the four hour journey outside the city and check out Halong Bay. Unfortunately, the Bay can be very touristy and super overpriced. If you want to experience this wonderful UNESCO World Heritage Site cheaply without dodging cockroaches and getting […] Read more…
This Vietnam budget baller guide is for all who want to have a good time without breaking the bank. This is for travelers who don’t want to “thrive” on less than $25 or $10 a day. I don’t know about crazy budget bloggers, but that’s not an option for some of us (including myself). This post excludes those extreme […] Read more…
Do you overpack? Is there any way out of the terrible mess? From someone that used to bring a huge suitcase full of stuff, I decided it was time to stop wasting energy on carrying bags and spending energy on climbing mountains. Never fear because this guide can help you lessen the burden of wanting […] Read more…
What exactly is Buddha’s Birthday all about? Once upon a time, a prophecy was made about the Prince Siddhartha (now known as Buddha). According to legend, a great astronomer predicted, “The prince would become a great ruler or great holy man depending on the life he experiences outside the palace.” The king, determined his son […] Read more…
Today’s guest post comes from my long time friend and fellow JET, Stephanie in Japan. Armed with having lived in Osaka for ;a few years and amazing Japanese ability, I would trust Stephanie as the go to person with all the amazing places and recommendations for enjoying the Osaka culinary experience. If you are looking […] Read more…
There’s always this hate/love relationship with travel posts regarding, “quit your job to travel the world.” We like reading them but they have a few things in common. Those who quit everything to travel the world were tired of the mundane 9-5 cubicle, white picket fence, and materialistic life. These were the people who bought […] Read more…
Today’s guest post comes from my long time friend and fellow JET, Stephanie in Japan. Armed with having lived in Osaka for a few years and amazing Japanese ability, I would trust Stephanie as the go to person with all the amazing places and recommendations for enjoying the Osaka culinary experience. Also, Japan is literally […] Read more…
One of the best cultural experiences I have ever had in Korea is the traditional Korean Folk Village in Yongin. Just a small stop away from Seoul, transport yourself into the Joseon Era and experience daily life as it was during that time. You will love this traditional village because Korea is such a beautiful […] Read more…
Tokyo can be super overwhelming for a first time traveler. It’s hard to choose something in a city so endless with opportunity. Should you go see a robot show or check out the Lolitas at Harajuku? While you may want to do a plethora of things, it’s no secret Tokyo is insanely expensive. As the […] Read more…
Are cute things really just for kids? Do you have to be under the age of 12 for it to be socially acceptable to have teddy bears on your notebooks, cute ducks on the tip of your pens and sassy rabbit stuffed animals? As I was wandering around in Seoul and pondering the meaning of […] Read more…
As humans we are all drawn to water. The human body is made of water, we need water to live, and water is healing. Mother Earth knew what she was doing when she graced us with two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen. I couldn’t help being drawn by a romantic city by the ocean. […] Read more…
