• What To Pack For Southeast Asia: The Perfect Packing List

    Wondering what exactly you need to pack or leave behind? My Southeast Asia packing list has all the answers you’re looking for. I’ve collectively spent six months backpacking Southeast Asia over the past few years. It’s one of my favorite regions to travel to and I’m anxiously awaiting a return trip which will mark my

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  • Where To Stay in Ubud: Best Places + Areas

    If you plotted all the best places to stay in Ubud on a map and threw a dart to book one, the chances of you ending up with something disappointing are close to zero. If you’re thinking about where to stay in Ubud for an idyllic trip to Bali’s cultural and artistic center, the options

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  • Okinawa Itinerary: Best Way To Spend 3-5 Days in Okinawa

    When travelers consider visiting Japan, mainland hotspots like Kyoto, Tokyo, or Nara come way before an Okinawa itinerary. It’s often so far down the list that it doesn’t make the roster for consideration, but this little island rimmed with turquoise blue water blends the charming culture of Japan with the natural beauty of the Hawaiian

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  • Sugba Lagoon in Siargao: COMPLETE Day Trip Guide

    Blends of emerald green and turquoise waters snake their way through wild Mangroves in one of the most spectacular locations on Siargao Island, the famous Sugba Lagoon. A visit to this magical place is fairly straightforward, but there are some things you should know before you go. In this guide, I give you a detailed

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  • 50 Philippines Travel Tips For An EPIC Trip

    Let it be known that the saying, “It’s more fun in The Philippines.”, could not be a more accurate statement, seriously. The Filipinos know how to PARTAY, so if you want to maximize your adventure among these jaw-dropping, 7000+ islands, I have for you a whopping FIFTY Philippines travel tips that will be the cherry

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  • 16 Things That Surprised Me While Traveling Bali

    Bali, Indonesia has taken over the travel radar in the last few years which has put it at the top of every backpacker’s bucket lists. Is it the #instaworthy photos? Is it the ICONIC vegan cuisine? Is it the cultural appeal? Is it all of these things? For myself, it was the jaw-dropping landscapes, culture,

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  • Where To Stay In Siargao: Best Places, Areas, + Advice

    When people wonder where to stay in Siargao, they imagine idyllic island bungalows footsteps from a powdery white sand beach, aesthetic villas, and cozy escapes fit for those who yearn for the waves. And lucky for us all, Siargao is a place where you don’t have to imagine, because all those places exist, and (spoiler

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