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My Vibrant Express train experience

My family typically makes an annual pilgrimage to the Hong Kong Electronics Fair, followed by a quick trip to the Canton Fair (Guangzhou). Normally, we’d book a flight or a regular train from Hong Kong to Guangzhou. This year though, Read more…


Bali 4-day DIY itinerary: Nusa Penida tour

For our second day, we were eager to see the pristine and IG-worthy beaches of Nusa Penida. We were extremely lucky to be honest… Indonesia is a calamity magnet, largely due to the fact that it sits on the Pacific Read more…


Bali 4-day DIY itinerary: Ubud and Seminyak tour

For our first day in Bali, we wanted to explore the beautiful Ubud – well-known for its temples as well as its rice terraces (although nothing beats Banawe Rice Terraces!). We took the Cebu Pacific flight, which landed in Bali Read more…


Nagtabon Beach: A guide to enjoying the touristy and not-so-touristy beaches of Puerto Prinsesa

As it was my friends’ nth time in Puerto Prinsesa, they didn’t feel like going to the exact same beaches all the other tourists would be at. After asking around, we heard from the locals that there was a hidden 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 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…


UK cross-country tour (9-day itinerary) – What to see and do in Windermere

It’s been a whirlwind journey! On my third day in the UK, I headed over to Windermere – otherwise known as the most popular destination in the United Kingdom’s Lake District. Actually, I had NEVER heard of the Lake District Read more…