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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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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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2-Week Packing List: What I Packed for My Recent Backpacking Trip

I know, I know… I said in one of my blog posts before that backpacking “isn’t really my style.” And honestly? It’s still not. I genuinely appreciate a proper trip:…
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6 Important Things I Always Do Before Travelling Abroad

Travelling abroad is one of the best feelings in the world. The excitement, the new places, the freedom… it’s something I’ll always love and never get tired of. But as…
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2 Weeks, 4 Countries, 6 Flights: My Central Asia to Europe Solo Backpacking Trip

My 2-week solo backpacking trip across Central Asia and part of Europe was absolutely incredible! Honestly, it’s hard to put into words the whirlwind of emotions I felt thrill, awe,…
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