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Guide to Bali for first-time DIY tourists

Bali – the land of beautiful Instagram photos! I kid you not, everything here is picturesque and meant to be photographed. It’s simply beautiful. But of course, for you to enjoy your trip fully – you’ll want to make sure Read more…


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…


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 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…


Eating through Tokyo – my top picks!

Japan is the land for food. There is simply no comparison. Out of all the countries I’ve traveled to, Japan has always been the most consistent in terms of food quality and value for money. Whenever people say Japan is Read more…


San Francisco tour (5-day itinerary) – Lombard Street, Chinatown, Union Square

Day 4 – we’re past the midway point, which makes me kind of sad… Anyway, for today – we’ve got MORE FOOD, but most importantly (to my mom) – SHOPPING!   Day 4 Breakfast at Good Mong Kok Bakery Chinatown Read more…


San Francisco tour (5-day itinerary) – Hipster areas in San Francisco (Mission District, Painted Ladies, 16th Avenue Tiled Steps)

Are you in search of off-the-beaten path places to check out in San Francisco? You’re in luck – because this blog post is all about the hipster, never before seen places you can discover during your trip in San Francisco! Read more…


San Francisco tour (5-day itinerary) – Coit Tower, Pier 39, Fishermans Wharf

Are you ready to spend Christmas in San Francisco with me and my family? As with most of my itineraries – prepare for a relatively jampacked itinerary filled with walking, food, and FUN!!!   Day 1 Breakfast at Mama’s Coit Read more…