Category: Asia
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Meeting The Locals in Okinawa
If you’ve followed our blog for any length of time, you’ll know that we love to kick back and hang with the locals. Whenever we get the chance, we eat at local, hole-in-the-wall restaurants and we’ve wandered around the back streets of dozens of cities around the world including the streets of Madrid. One of…
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A Guide to Tokyo’s Best Neighborhoods
Visiting Japan has been on our family bucket list for as long as I can remember. At the top of that list is Tokyo, one of the world’s most interesting cities. But what many people don’t consider is that Tokyo itself is made of many diverse neighborhoods, each worth visiting in its own right. A…
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10 Insanely Helpful Tips For Visiting Japan With Kids
Japan is undoubtedly one of the best kid-friendly destinations in the world! There is a magnitude of things to do in Japan with kids and the number is constantly growing. City streets may be narrow and crowded, but it’s well worth the adventure thanks to its interesting destinations, rich culture and unending attractions that would…
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The Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in Japan
Discover the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan, along with the best time to see them. Cherry blossom festivals are one of Japan’s most beloved cultural traditions. Every year, during the Spring festival season, visitors come from all over the world to see the beautiful cherry blossoms. Within days of the flowers opening,…
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Bali with Kids: 10 Tips For A Fun Bali Family Holiday
An island full of culture and plenty of activities to do with the kids, Bali is the ultimate family destination. There are so many options when it comes to traveling to Bali with kids like where to stay, what to do and where to eat. It becomes a touch overwhelming but these 10 tips on…
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Places to Visit in Kuwait
Looking for the best places to visit in Kuwait? Nestled between Saudi Arabia and Iraq, the small, oil rich nation of Kuwait is packed with things to see and do. While close enough to benefit from the busy international airplane hub of the UAE, this coastal Persian Gulf country still has plenty of attractions as…
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The Best Places to Visit in Dubai for Free
Looking for the best free attractions in Dubai? We’ve got you covered! Dubai, often hailed as the City of Gold, is a melting pot of cultures, skyscrapers, and luxuries. It’s known worldwide for iconic landmarks, like the Burj Khalifa and the Palm Jumeirah, which come with their own hefty price tags. However, what many travelers…
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Sri-Lanka: Magic and Majesty at the Esala Perahera
Heat. Torturous heat, suffocating wetness, simmering earth feasting on incendiary light to yield soft hills of mingling greens. To me, a Frenchie living under the sweet drizzle of England, and soon further exiled to the northernmost coolness of Iceland, the surrounding fug feels murderous. I am hopelessly tip-toeing across busy dusty streets, the soles of…
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Fun Activities in Chennai You Don’t Want to Miss
Looking for fun activities in Chennai, India? Chennai (formerly Madras) is an incredible place filled with fascinating sights and activities that keep both locals and travelers occupied. From its thousands-year-old temples to delicious street food stands selling tasty specialties – there’s something here that will appeal to everyone. Fun things to do in Chennai India…
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Taking the Midnight Ferry to Ko Samui
Thailand: Ao Nang, Krabi to Ko Samui After a great few months hopping around southern Thailand, monsoon season was quickly approaching. Micki and I decided that it was time to leave the Andaman Sea and check out the warm and sunny eastern islands in Thailand. The three major islands on the east are the touristy…