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Budget Breakdown for My Six-Day Trip to Japan in the Summer

This a complete budget guide for a six-day trip to Japan in 2016. *I have listed all my expenses but for instances where I split the cost with my boyfriend, I have indicated it and computed it to show the cost per person. The grand total found below will show how much I spent for […]

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Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

What started my fascination with Japan was after I read the book Memoirs of a Geisha. I have always been a bibliophile and I always make sure that I read the book first before watching the movie version. However, the movie Memoirs of a Geisha painted a more colourful picture of Japan in my mind […]

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Why we decided to get a Japan Rail Pass and why you should, too!

With only four full days in Japan, we originally planned to just explore Tokyo for two days, spend one day in Tokyo Disney Sea, and then go on a day trip to Kyoto. With that travel itinerary in mind, we set out to do our research to find out how much a return train ticket […]

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Six Things in my Istanbul Bucket List

I am always dreaming of my next travel destination. So far I have been to 17 countries. I know for some that isn’t a lot but we are not in a competition here, are we? Some of the countries I have been dying to go to are Portugal, Greece, Peru, and Turkey. This year, I […]

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Melaka: Where Western And Chinese History Congregate

The south west state of Melaka is home to around 873,000 people. Its capital, Malacca City, is one of the few parts of the country that still keeps its Western heritage aloft. Malaysia is known to be very complex when it comes to people and cultures. Many from around the world have made it their […]

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Travel Video Diary: Tokyo

David and I explored Tokyo. We started with having breakfast at Tsukiji Fish Market and then went to Asakusa where a really nice Japanese lady helped me put on my yukata I bought from Kyoto. From there, we went to Ueno Park, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, and Shinjuku. Subscribe to my Youtube channel for more travel […]

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Moving Further East: Living In A Limited Culture Shock World

There may have come a time when you looked around and felt that you had gotten all you could out of living among your surroundings. You only get one shot at life so why not see if you can explore the earth while also making another patch of land your home. It’s a big step […]

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Travel Video Diary: Tokyo to Kyoto

David and I woke up super early to catch our shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto. We went to Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji, Gion, and many more! Subscribe to my Youtube channel for more travel video diaries. Thank you for watching!

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Travel Video Diary: Calgary to Tokyo

David and I travelled from Calgary to Tokyo. It was David’s first time to Asia and my first time in Japan. We flew with Air Canada. Here’s our travel video diary. For more travel video diaries, subscribe to my Youtube channel.

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Five Places You Must Eat At When Visiting DC

DC is home to over 2,000 restaurants in the metro DC area alone and, thanks to the extensive metro system DC uses, visiting most of these restaurants is super simple and convenient. The vast number of food options can make it difficult for travelers to pick and choose where to eat. But, fear not! I’ve […]

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