Category: Asia

Backpacking in the Philippines: 5 Reasons why Cebu City Is One of The Best Places to Visit Every Summer

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Looking for a place to visit for your summer vacation? Cebu City is the perfect choice for your next adventure. This city has a lot to offer a traveler looking to make lifetime memories. Check out just some of the reasons by Cebu City should be number one of your list of summer destinations.    Sumptuous Read more about Backpacking in the Philippines: 5 Reasons why Cebu City Is One of The Best Places to Visit Every Summer[…]

My Stay At The Green Park Merter Five Star Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey

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Istanbul is a city I wrote about a few times before and on my travels, it’s the only city outside the U.K. that I have visited in each of 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. That;s five years in a row – ridiculous. Bizarre when the previous 33 years, I neglected it completely as I Read more about My Stay At The Green Park Merter Five Star Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey[…]

Backpacking in India: The Golden City of Kanchipuram

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   A witness to numerous cultural, historical and religious events, the ancient city of Kanchipuram (or Kanchi) is situated on the banks of the Vegavathy River. It was popular as the capital of the Pallava Empire between the 4th and the 9th century. Located just about an hour and a half away, Kanchipuram is easily accessible by Read more about Backpacking in India: The Golden City of Kanchipuram[…]

Backpacking in the Philippines: My Top Five Memories

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Being based in Hong Kong from 2011 to 2015 (give or take a few side trips and jaunts around the world) allowed me to see most of Asia, and as of August 2021, there are only 5 recognised Asian countries I have yet to visit (Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Maldives). I was so busy working, writing Read more about Backpacking in the Philippines: My Top Five Memories[…]

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Tuesday’s Travel Essentials: Using Lonely Planet Guides on Your Travels

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If you have followed my journey the last 10 years on here, you will know that I love to be the tourist, every day of my life. I am a very spontaneous tourist who ventures anywhere and everywhere I can. “If it exists as a place, I’ll go there” – Jonny Blair. I am a Read more about Tuesday’s Travel Essentials: Using Lonely Planet Guides on Your Travels[…]

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Backpacking in Japan: 3 Things You Must Do in Tokyo in 2017

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Tokyo, Japan boasts an impressive reputation as being one of the biggest, brightest, and busiest cities in the world. Who could blame them, with 24.3 million unique visitors in 2016 alone, Japan’s rich culture and exquisite sights attract travelers from far and wide to experience its extraordinary traditions and ideals. For those of you planning Read more about Backpacking in Japan: 3 Things You Must Do in Tokyo in 2017[…]

Skiing Tourist: Should You Buy or Rent Your Skis?

Finding the Best Skiing Conditions in Japan

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An amazing trail of deep powder snow is a ski junkie’s ultimate dream. However, finding the best snow condition could be challenge, especially if you are dead serious about skiing. Fortunately, there are several ways to guarantee that you won’t miss out on the most incredible snow or end up skiing on shallow powder. Here Read more about Finding the Best Skiing Conditions in Japan[…]