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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 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 is divided into two sections: how to save money traveling TO Japan (before your trip!) and how to save money in Japan (once you’ve arrived). 

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

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 23 Comments

I chose to visit Brunei Darussalam this year after two Bruneian friends invited me to visit Bandar Seri Begawan. I love reading blogs, but I can’t believe how wrong some of them were about travel in Brunei for Westerners.

Let’s set the record straight about must-knows before you travel to Brunei, what to wear in Brunei without offending folks, and what to expect when traveling in Brunei. (Thanks to B., C., and D. for showing us around Brunei.)

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

Planning your trip to Borneo? Your Borneo itinerary for two weeks in Borneo or four weeks in Borneo! Includes the best places to visit in Borneo!

Two weeks in Borneo: Your adventurous Borneo itinerary for the best things to do in Borneo

March 1, 2018 by Karen 9 Comments

Visiting Borneo was a dream of mine ever since I was a child watching National Geographic video series about the biodiversity in Borneo.  Planning my trip to Borneo took quite a bit of time as Borneo is one of the world’s largest islands with three countries.

As I only had two weeks for Borneo, I had to choose carefully what to do in Borneo.  This was my itinerary for two weeks in Borneo, focusing on Malaysia and Brunei.  I tried to include the best things to do in Borneo, which makes it easy to stretch this Borneo itinerary to four weeks in Borneo depending on your interests.

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

Visiting Japan? Your Osaka Travel Guide for two days in Osaka Japan with unique things to do in Osaka and food to try in Osaka!

Your Osaka Travel Guide: Two Days in Osaka Japan

March 4, 2018 by Karen 1 Comment

If you’re considering visiting Osaka during your trip to Japan, you might find that two days in Osaka is the perfect amount of time to cover many of the attractions in Osaka without rushing through this Japanese metropolitan city.  This Osaka travel guide covers the best things to do in Osaka, foods to try in Osaka, and general travel tips for Osaka.  Thanks to Alyse from the Invisible Tourist for her insights into traveling to Osaka.

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Filed Under: Asia, Japan travel, Local Guides, Uncategorized Tagged With: Asia, City Guide, 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 2 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 my mistakes and what to know before an overnight stay at Bako National Park in this Bako National Park review.

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

Visiting Singapore on a Budget? Tips for Singapore by locals on things to do in Singapore, where to eat in Singapore on a budget & famous food in Singapore

Insider’s Guide to Singapore On a Budget: Your complete guide to cheap Singapore

August 19, 2017 by Karen 10 Comments

This is an insider’s guide to Singapore by locals.  Fun fact: I lived in Singapore for a hot summer on a broke student’s budget. However, I have written this up to date guide with tips for Singapore together with Brooke and Alaine.

Singapore is not considered to be a budget destination, however it is possible to visit Singapore on a budget.  With insider tips for Singapore, you’ll find things to do in singapore on a budget, cheap food in Singapore, and where to stay in Singapore on a budget.

The city-nation of Singapore is truly a traveler’s paradise: Everyone speaks flawless English, public transit is fantastic, the streets are clean of gum, there’s even Michelin starred food stalls, and there’s sunny weather year-round.  Keep reading for more!

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Filed Under: Asia, Budget Travel, Food and Drink Adventures, Local Guides, Singapore, Travel Tagged With: Asia, Budget Travel, City Guide, singapore, Travel, travel tips

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 21 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 budget airlines (AirAsia) and the Kinabatangan river for its amazing wildlife.

A square inch of land in Borneo is supposed to be more biodiverse than ANY other place on the planet.  This Borneo travel guide covers my experience visiting the beautiful Kinabatangan river, advice about the Kinabatangan river packages you’ll find, the Borneo ecotour that I chose, and information about the animals you’ll see in Borneo!

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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

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 Leave a 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

t can takes years to visit every single one of the shrines and temples that Kyoto has to offer, but there are a few select ones that deserve a visit, should you find yourself in Kyoto.  Keep reading for the most beautiful shrines and temples in Kyoto to visit.

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

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 2 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 food guide by a local in this guest post to make you properly hungry…. 

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

If you're visiting Brunei Darussalam, you'll be visiting Brunei's capital, Bandar Seri Beragan (BSB). Read the best things to do in Bandar Seri Beragan.

Not your average guide: Things to do in Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei

December 4, 2017 by Karen 1 Comment

If you’re looking into visiting Brunei, you’re probably considering visiting the capital of Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan (BSB as the locals say).   The capital of Brunei will surprise you regarding how many things to do in Bandar Seri Begawan you’ll find and for free.  Keep reading for a guide to Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei.

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Filed Under: Asia, Borneo, Brunei, Budget Travel, Food and Drink Adventures, Travel Tagged With: Asia, Borneo, Brunei, City Guide, off the beaten path travel, Travel, travel tips

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