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[The World in a Nutshell] WanderTales: Stories of adventures and misadventures

Guide to Coron for first-time DIY tourists!

Is it your first time heading to Coron? Fear not – this blog post aims to give you tips and tricks to enjoy Coron like a pro! So, read on to figure out… When’s the best time to go to Read more…


Eating my way through Coron – top picks!

As expected – we spent a huge majority of our time eating our way through Coron. In our defense, there was a typhoon while we were there! So… what better way to while away the time than to eat eat Read more…


Events to catch in Sydney – my top picks!

The really cool thing about Sydney is how events abound every weekend (and even on weekdays), which means no matter what happens, there’s always something interesting for you to check out! For me, the site I usually check is Concrete Read more…


My experience skydiving with Sydney Skydivers

I’ve always wanted to try skydiving, so when presented the chance, I jumped at it (along with my family!) We chose Sydney Skydivers because it was the nearest skydive spot (only an hour from the city), plus it promised views Read more…


Tokyo 7-day DIY itinerary: Free Imperial Palace Walking Tour and Odaiba

For our final day in Tokyo, we wanted to take it easy – so we decided to stay within the city. There were two parts to this. We spent the entire morning touring the Imperial Palace, followed by an afternoon Read more…


Tokyo 7-day DIY itinerary: Tokyo day trip to Hakone

I’ve been to Tokyo several times, but I have NEVER seen Mt. Fuji. I wanted to remedy that this time around… What better place to see Mt. Fuji than at Hakone – where there are supposedly multiple Mt. Fuji view Read more…


Tokyo 7-day DIY itinerary: Tokyo day trip to Kawagoe

I wasn’t sure what was at Kawagoe but my sister managed to convince me to check it out – so off we went! Apparently, Kawagoe is famous because it has retained the culture of Edo (including the last few Edo Read more…


Tokyo 7-day DIY itinerary: Tokyo day trip to Kamakura and Enoshima

For today, we’re going to embark on a great adventure to Kamakura (known for its temples), then Enoshima (for its beautiful coastal scenery – and a chance to glimpse Mt Fuji!)   Day 5 KAMAKURA Hokokuji Temple Tsurujaoka Hachimangu Kotokuin Read more…


Tokyo 7-day DIY itinerary: Tokyo day trip to Yokohama

I love Yokohama! It’s one of my favorite day trips from Tokyo, as the touristy things here are actual experiences as opposed to simple sightseeing sites. As such, I’m super excited to show you around – and let you see Read more…