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Read what to do in Borneo, the best place in Borneo to visit for wildlife, and what wildlife you'll see in Borneo!

Sustainable Borneo Travel: Cruising on the Kinabatangan River

February 11, 2017 by Karen Turner 22 Comments

I loved the National Geographic movies about the ecosystems of the world as a child, so I always dreamed of visiting Borneo. However, Borneo is a huge island composed of three countries, so you need to decide where you’re going to go. I chose the amazing Malaysian province of Sabah due to its accessibility by…

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Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Asia, Borneo, Couples Travel, Malaysia, Sustainable Tourism, Travel, Travel Photography Tagged With: Adventure Travel, Asia, Borneo, Malaysia, nature, Travel, travel tips

Is the Aokigahara Forest (青木ヶ原) in Japan haunted? Read my experience about hiking off trail in the world's most haunted forest, the Sea of Trees ( 樹海).

The Truth about Japan’s Aokigahara Forest

March 31, 2017 by Karen Turner 44 Comments

Have you heard of the Aokigahara Forest? The Aokigahara Forest in Japan (Japanese: 青木ヶ原) (known as the Sea of Trees in Japanese 樹海) is the country’s most infamous forest. The Junkai forest is infamous due to the internet.Read for more about my experience hiking in this virgin forest and whether you should​ go. TRIGGER WARNING-…

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Filed Under: Asia, Japan travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: Japan

Heading to Kolkata India? A Kolkata food guide to Kolkata famous foods, the best Kolkata food by a local, & where to get the best street food in Calcutta.

7 Foods You Must Try In Kolkata, India

November 26, 2017 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

If you’re planning a trip to Kolkata (formally known as Calcutta), prepare to EAT all the delicious and famous Kolkata foods that make Bengali food distinct.  Read tips from a local (Chandrima) on where to buy the best Bengali food in Kolkata and what Bengali dishes to try in Kolkata.  Keep reading for a Kolkata…

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Filed Under: Asia, Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, Travel Tagged With: Asia, food, india, Travel, travel tips

Tips on what to wear in Muslim countries for women, including tips for appropriate clothing for women in the Middle East for female travelers, and Muslim clothing coverings for women.

What to wear in Muslim countries for female travelers by country

December 25, 2017 by Karen Turner 14 Comments

Let’s get this out of the way: not every Muslim country in the world is the same all around the world; what is appropriate to wear in Muslim countries differs by country and this is your guide to as many Muslim majority regions/countries that I could find advice for.  Even within one country, what is…

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Filed Under: Albania, Borneo, Brunei, General Travel Tips, Jordan, Kosovo, Local Guides, Malaysia, Middle East Travel, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Gear, Uncategorized Tagged With: Asia, Brunei, Malaysia, Travel, travel clothing, travel tips

Planning your trip to Borneo? Get your complete Borneo packing list here. Find out what to pack for Borneo, what clothes to pack for jungle trekking, leech socks to avoid getting bit by leeches, what electronics to bring to Borneo, and preparations.

Borneo packing list: A realistic guide on what to bring to Borneo

January 29, 2018 by Karen Turner 10 Comments

Ever since watching National Geographic, I’ve dreamed of visiting Borneo. Borneo is HUGE, so when I finally got my chance to visit, I ended up focusing my time on visiting the Malaysian part of Borneo as well as Brunei as it was easier to get around.  However, one does not simply land in Borneo without…

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Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Asia, Borneo, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Gear, Uncategorized Tagged With: Adventure Travel, Asia, Borneo, Brunei, Malaysia, Packing List, Travel

Visiting Kyoto? See the best things to do in Kyoto by visiting the five most beautiful temples in Kyoto.

The most beautiful temples in Kyoto, the city of a thousand temples

February 9, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

One of the highlights of Japan is visiting the temples in Kyoto without question.  Once famous for being the capital of Japan, Kyoto packs in a lot of history as well as culture due to the many temples and shrines dotted across the city; which is why Kyoto is the “a city of a thousand temples”. I…

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Filed Under: Asia, Japan travel, Travel, Travel Photography Tagged With: architecture, Asia, Japan, photography, Travel

Tips for visiting Ulu Temburong National Park in Brunei, one of the best places to visit in Brunei. Read tips on finding a good tour to Ulu Temburong, what to pack, and what to expect from a day trip to Brunei's famous national park.

Tips for visiting Ulu Temburong National Park in Brunei

December 29, 2017 by Karen Turner 10 Comments

When we decided to visit Brunei, I knew that we had to visit Ulu Temburong National Park in Brunei.  Despite being a planner, I didn’t really find  a lot of reviews of tours beforehand–and ended up listening to the advice of my Bruneian friends to wait until we were in Brunei to book a day trip…

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Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Asia, Borneo, Brunei, Sustainable Tourism, Uncategorized Tagged With: Adventure Travel, Asia, Borneo, Brunei, Travel, Ulu Temburong

Planning to travel in Brunei? Read thirteen must-know travel tips for Brunei Darussalam with tips on what to wear in Brunei Darussalam for tourists.

Travel in Brunei: 13 must-know travel tips for Brunei Darussalam

December 18, 2017 by Karen Turner 26 Comments

Travel tips for visiting Brunei Darussalam, including what to wear in Brunei and etiquette in Brunei.

Filed Under: Asia, Borneo, Brunei, Uncategorized Tagged With: Asia, Brunei, Travel, travel tips

Planning to visit Japan on a budget? Travel tips for Japan on how to save money in Japan & how to have a cheap trip to Japan.

Tips for travel in Japan on a budget

November 25, 2017 by Karen Turner 14 Comments

If you’re planning a trip to Japan, you know that Japan isn’t cheap.   We had an amazing and cheap trip around Japan where I was able to spend 15 euros per day on food and minimize costs within Japan.  Keep read for tips for visiting Japan on a budget. This guide for saving money into Japan…

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Filed Under: Asia, Budget Travel, Japan travel, Uncategorized Tagged With: Asia, Budget Travel, Japan, Travel, travel tips

Planning to visit Bako National Park in Malaysia? What to know before you day trip from Kuching to Bako with tips for Bako National Park accommodation.

Travel tips for Bako National Park and a Bako overnight stay

October 27, 2017 by Karen Turner 3 Comments

Bako National Park is a Malaysian national park close to Kuching on the island of Borneo.  It is considered to be one of the best Malaysian national parks.  Most people take a day trip to Bako National Park from Kuching, but if you don’t, you’ll miss on the best parts: the animals. Keep reading for…

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Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Asia, Borneo, Malaysia, Sustainable Tourism, Uncategorized Tagged With: Adventure Travel, Asia, beautiful places, Borneo, Malaysia, off the beaten path travel, Travel, travel tips

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Karen. American expat and cat lover from New York City who lived in Amsterdam…. Then, Paris. Now, living in The Hague, the Netherlands. Happily married to Jacob.

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