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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

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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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 to Ulu Temburong National Park. Keep reading for tips on finding the best tour for Ulu Temburong National Park, what to pack, and what to expect on visiting Brunei’s most famous national park, one of the best things to do in Brunei….

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

December 18, 2017 by Karen Turner 26 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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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 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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Travel tips for Bako National Park and a Bako overnight stay

October 27, 2017 by Karen Turner 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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The most beautiful temples in Kyoto, the city of a thousand temples

Tips for visiting Ulu Temburong National Park in Brunei

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

Tips for travel in Japan on a budget

Travel tips for Bako National Park and a Bako overnight stay

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