Asia
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How to Visit the Abandoned Theme Park in Seoul: A Guide to Yongma-Land
The abandoned theme park in Seoul has seen a rise in popularity through television shows like Running Man and the drama Weak Hero Class 1. I visited the park back in 2022 and here is how you also can visit the ever growing popular park. What is Yongma-Land famous for? It is actually famous for…
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Visit Kotoku-In and the Kamakura Daibutsu
Just a 1,5 hour train ride outside of Tokyo lies Kamakura. A popular day trip destination for tourists and Japanese people alike. Though Kamakura is known for previously being the Samurai capital of the world it is now possibly more famous for the Enoden train line, surfing and the Kamakura Daibutsu, better known as the…
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How to visit the Big Buddha in Bangkok: A guide to Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen
Suddenly Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen was all over my Instagram feed and I wondered where it was. It proved to be in Bangkok, which was weird, why have I not gone before? The answer was simple. The 69 meters Big Buddha had just been finished in 2021. Next time I was in Bangkok, this was…
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From Hidden Doors to Secret Pour: A Hong Kong Speakeasy Tour
Shhhhh…..Let me take you through the nightlife and the secret doors you have to find in Hong Kong! I love a good speakeasy and Hong Kong has plenty! I only had one night and I spent it wisely with going to as many speakeasy bars as possible and some that were just regular bars. I…
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Strolls Among Soaring Skyscrapers and Echoes of the Forgotten City in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is known for it´s soaring skyscapers, being a shoppers dream and amazing food. However the metropolis is only covering 30% of the land and the remaining 70% is forest. It is so by law and is one of the reasons for the sky high prices on land and building permits.I went to Hong…
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Discover Kanazawa: Japan´s Hidden Gem and Gold Leaf Capital
Are you going to Japan soon, but sceptical of the overcrowding of tourists? Maybe you want a place a bit less known, but still has the beautiful and traditional charm as Kyoto. Then I have the place for you. Kanazawa which lays on the east coast of Japan is the gold leaf capital of Japan,…
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Beijing: Crowds and Beyond – Alone on the Great Wall of China
Honestly, what I planned for my weekend in Beijing was doing all the predictable things. The Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Tiananmen Square and Hutongs were all on my list, but one would not happen. Honestly, just bad luck, but it is what it is and some day…
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Day trip suggestions from Hua Hin
About 3 hours south of Bangkok you fill find the small coastal city Hua Hin. This is a vacation spot for locals and the king of Thailand has a summer palace here. Over the years it has grown in popularity among international tourists and it is also one of the best spots for kiteboarding in…
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Ulleungdo and Dokdo weekend trip
When many people hear island trip in terms of traveling in South Korea the first thought is Jeju Island. There is however another island that should get attention and that is Ulleungdo or Ulleung Island. It is on the east coast of South Korea and there are several ferry ports you can travel from. If…