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Athen, Greece: Where to Stay, What to Pack & Things to Know Before You Go

I landed in Athens on 27 August 2016, stepping into a city I had only seen in photos, movies, and travel blogs. I remember feeling a mix of excitement and disbelief. I was finally in Greece, a place filled with ancient history, white buildings, and stories I grew up reading…

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Tbilisi, Georgia: My 5-Day Solo Travel Diary and Useful Tips for First-Timers

I took a red-eye flight from Almaty to Tbilisi, Georgia, right after spending 4 days in Kazakhstan. My flight was at 2:35 AM and landed in Tbilisi around 10:40 AM. Which meant… yep, very little sleep, but I didn’t want to waste a single moment of this trip. Sleep was…

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Muscat, Oman: 21 Hours Layover in Oman, Is It Worth Leaving the Airport?

During my recent 2-week backpacking trip, I wanted to make the most of it. So, when I planned my route, I made sure to squeeze in at least one long layover before heading home. After weighing a few options, I decided to end my trip in Oman.  I picked Oman…

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Getting Lost in Chinatown, Kuala Lumpur: A Slow Day Well Spent

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Kuala Lumpur (KL) has never been my favourite city. It’s crowded, it’s noisy, and the traffic can be… a lot. Still, no matter how much I complain about the crowds…
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Exploring BookXcess, REXKL: A Fun Spot to Browse Books and Take Photos

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After my lunch at Battered in REXKL, I decided not to rush off just yet. Since it was my first time there and I didn’t know when I’d be back…
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My First-Ever Fish and Chips at Battered Fish & Chip Co. Kuala Lumpur

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I once told my partner that I’d never eaten fish and chips. Yes. Fish and chips. Shocking, I know. It’s such a simple, classic dish, yet somehow it never made…
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How To Have Courage To Travel Solo (Even When You’re Scared)

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The first time I traveled solo was in 2016. I didn’t really plan it properly; I just knew I wanted to go somewhere, and once that thought was in my…
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K Fry Urban Korean: Another Visit for the Mixed Cheesy Fried Chicken Bumbuk

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The first time I visited K Fry, I walked away thinking, "Yep... I'll definitely be coming back." The chicken was incredibly good, but what made that lunch even more memorable…
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So, Apparently My Childhood Asthma Came Back… Now What?

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I don’t know if this happens to everyone, but ever since COVID-19, coughing just feels… different. Heavier. More stubborn. Like it refuses to leave once it shows up. Almost everyone…
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The Quiet Strength of a Low-Maintenance Friendship

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Some friendships don’t need constant checking in. They don’t need daily texts, weekly catch-ups, or reassurance that we still matter to each other. And this is the kind of friendship…
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How Growing Older Changed My Life Goals, Desires, and Definition of Success

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When I was younger, my life goal was simple and loud: I wanted to be a career woman. Not just someone with a job, but someone important. Someone at the…
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