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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…


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…


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

For my final afternoon in London, I decided to just chill and stroll around the Shoreditch area (which I had never been to before!). Well well well, what a treasure trove! Apparently, there are lots of things to see and Read more…


UK cross-country tour (9-day itinerary) – Shoreditch Street Art

So, for my last day in London – I initially wanted to do a whole day food trip – starting with the London Food Tour then ending with a nice stroll around the Shoreditch area (where I would continue my food Read more…


UK cross-country tour (9-day itinerary) – A day for London musicals and museums

I deliberately set aside one day for London musicals – because I am a HUGE musicals fan. I’ve watched five musicals in London so far, basically: Wicked, Les Miserables, Lion King, Phantom of the Opera, and The Book of Mormon Read more…


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

I love love love Edinburgh – a place where names indicate how things were and not how things are. I had the most wonderfully stimulating time in this city, and I wish I had more than one day to explore Read more…


UK cross-country tour (9-day itinerary) – Pottertrail walking tour review

For all Harry Potter fans out there – the Pottertrail walking tour is a MUST DO. As true Harry Potter fans, you should know that… J.K. Rowling lived in Edinburgh while she was writing up the famous Harry Potter series, and Read more…


UK cross-country tour (9-day itinerary) – Loch Ness and Scottish Highlands tour

From Windermere, it was time to make my way north – all the way into the Scottish territories! Let me tell you, while the United Kingdom (or what I’ve seen so far) is absolutely amazing – in fact, I’d rank Read more…


UK cross-country tour (9-day itinerary) – Mountain Goat Lake District tour

The Lake District is composed of waaay more than just Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere. Unfortunately, if you don’t have a car (like me), it would be quite difficult to check out those other spots. The solution? I joined Mountain Goat’s Ten Read more…