I stepped off the plane in Tromsø, the Arctic wind hit me like a slap in the face. Snow crunched as I walked, darkness wrapped around everything despite it being midday, a cool dark blue hue in the ...
Hakone Japan: 10 Must-Do Experiences & Things to do in Hakone
When you hear about Hakone, sometimes you hear people talk about "the onsen" ( the hot springs), "Mount Fuji views" (when the sky is clear at least or fog). And don't get me wrong, these are ...
17 Best Things to Do in Bellagio (What’s Actually Worth It + What to Skip)
This is your sign to visit Bellagio in Lake Como. I visited Lake Como initially for a friends wedding a few years ago in the summer, and fell in love with it, have a feeling you would too. I ...
Nara Day Trip: Deer, Temples, Mochi (First timers 2026 Guide + Map)
One of the main reasons I'm doing a Nara Day trip was to see the bowing deers and to see the viral Mochi pounding but more on that later. I was standing in Nara Park, surrounded by deer casually ...
Japan travel guide for First Timers: The Honest Travel Guide I Wish I’d Had
When I was organising my Japan trip for the first time, I remember having multiple tabs open, excel sheets, and figuring out the plan. It can be overwhelming, thinking is this Japan Itinerary enough ...
The Malaysian Restaurant in Newcastle People Travel For, Chilli Padi
Chilli Padi Newcastle has been serving authentic rendang, laksa and nasi lemak since 2015. Here's my honest review of why this place is still packed nearly a decade later. I still remember when ...