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Five unusual things to do in Tokyo Japan

March 18, 2018 by Karen Turner 1 Comment

Planning your trip to Tokyo?  Read insider tips for the unusual things to do in Tokyo for those looking to get off the beaten path in Tokyo.

[author] [author_image timthumb=’on’]https://www.wanderlustingk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Kiyoko-1.png[/author_image] [author_info]Kiyoko Hall, a blogger and dreamer, helps travelers streamline their travel planning process and inspires them to visit new places. [/author_info] [/author]…

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Filed Under: Asia, Japan travel, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Tagged With: Asia, Japan

Singapore’s coolest neighborhoods: Off the beaten track Singapore

January 14, 2018 by Karen Turner Leave a Comment

If you’re planning a trip to Singapore, you’ve probably read about the Gardens by the Bay and other things to do in Singapore a million times.  Don’t worry; this guide written by a Singaporean resident focuses on off the beaten path Singapore with unusual places to visit in Singapore for embracing your inner hipster (or just having some great local food/drinks).

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Filed Under: Asia, Food and Drink Adventures, Singapore, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Tagged With: Asia, food, singapore, Travel, travel tips

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

December 4, 2017 by Karen Turner 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

Your Osaka Travel Guide: Two Days in Osaka Japan

March 4, 2018 by Karen Turner 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

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

August 19, 2017 by Karen Turner 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

How to Use Google Translate Offline Without Wifi or Data

June 17, 2017 by Karen Turner 33 Comments

I love challenging myself to visit new places where I’m out of my comfort zone, whether it’s Kosovo or Japan, however the reality is that I’m a cheapskate when it comes to paying for data and I have dietary restrictions. I often travel in areas where people don’t speak English fluently and sign language is not cutting it.


This means that you’ll want a good offline translator app, preferably a translation app that is free. This is a step-by-step guide on how to use Google Translate offline for iPhones, which means that you can instantly get translations without wifi and Google will pronounce difficult words for you.

Keep reading for my most used features from Google Translate, tips for using Google Translate like a pro, and how to install the best translation app you’ll find.

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Filed Under: Asia, Europe, General Travel Tips, Travel, Travel Gear Tagged With: Travel, travel tips

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

March 1, 2018 by Karen Turner 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

Sustainable Borneo Travel: Cruising on the Kinabatangan River

February 11, 2017 by Karen Turner 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

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- This article contains information about suicide which may be upsetting to some people.

I do not include triggering images in this post, only photos of the forest/trees. Images included this post are copyrighted and unauthorized usage will be pursued in court. Please do not twist my words into something that they aren’t.

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

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 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

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