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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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Antique Hostel, Istanbul: A Well-Located Hostel in Sultanahmet

During my trip to Istanbul last September, I knew right away that location was my top priority. I wanted to stay somewhere central, close to major attractions, and easy to…
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A Bowl of Comfort: Yong Tau Foo Soup at AK Noodles House

I love soup. Like, really love it. It’s my forever comfort food. The one thing I can always say yes to, even on days when my appetite quietly disappears. When…
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Moving On Without Forgetting: Choosing to Love Yourself More

"'Cause there we are again when I loved you so, back before you lost the one real thing you've ever known. It was rare, I was there, I remember it…
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Sapa Tour, Vietnam: An Unforgettable Mountain Trekking Adventure

When I visited Vietnam back in 2018, one of the tours I impulsively signed up for was a 2D1N Sapa Tour. My hostel booked it for me, and I... being…
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Hot Bird Malaysia: Nashville-Style Spicy Fried Chicken Worth the Hype

“I think the best birthday gift anyone could ever give you is a year’s free supply of fried chicken.” A good friend of mine once jokingly said that to me,…
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An Evening Stroll At The China-Malaysia Friendship Garden, Putrajaya

If you’re in Putrajaya and looking for a calming, relaxing spot, the China-Malaysia Friendship Garden in Precinct 4 is honestly the perfect place for that. It sits within a small,…
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Hotel Mariam R, Tbilisi, Georgia: My Stay That Felt Just Like Home

Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia, and the whole city is split by the Kura (Mtkvari) River, giving you 2 different vibes in one place:  Old Tbilisi: The heart and…
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K Fry Urban Korean: The Spiciest Korean Chicken I’ve Ever Eaten

Every time I walked past K Fry, there was always a queue outside. Not just a few people waiting... sometimes the line stretched far enough to make me turn around…
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