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How we spent three days in Kyoto

Kyoto, the old capital of Japan, is packed with shrines, temples, and historic streets. These were our highlights.

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How we spent four days in Osaka

We spent four days in Osaka in May. From the best things to do to where to drink and where to find good vegetarian Japanese food in Osaka, this is our guide.

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A guide to hiking Mount Hallasan, Jeju Island

We hiked Mount Hallasan, Jeju Island, taking the Seongpanak trail. It wasn’t as hard enough as other blogs made it out to be. But there are some things you have to know before you visit…

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What happens on a tour of the DMZ in South Korea?

One of the most popular day trips from Seoul is to the DMZ. It’s one of the best opportunities to understand more about the divide between the two countries and see the actual area where the south and north are divided – known as the 38th parallel. Here’s what happens on the trip.

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How we spent two days in Busan, South Korea

We only spent two full days in Busan, which isn’t enough to see everything this massive city has to offer. On the south coast of South Korea, this seaside city is packed with skyscrapers… Here’s how we spent two days in Busan.

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How we spent three days in Jeju Island, South Korea

We spent three days in Jeju Island, in the south of South Korea, in April. From hiking Mount Hallasan to exploring the coast, these were the highlights of our itinerary.

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How we spent one week in Seoul

Seoul was definitely a highlight of our trip to South Korea. The city is massive, and you’d need a month or more to see all of it. But these were our favourite things to do in Seoul.

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How we spent two days in Gyeongju

We were deciding between a few smaller towns to visit in South Korea and settled on Gyeongju based on its historical significance. Gyeongju used to be the capital of Korea, and we spent one full day and two nights there. Here are our highlights.

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Hiking Little Adams Peak and Nine Arch Bridge in Ella

Little Adam’s Peak is one of the most popular hikes to do in Ella, Sri Lanka, along with Ella Rock. Here’s how we combined the route with the famous Nine Arches Bridge.

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Day Hiking in the Knuckles mountains: what you need to know

You can’t just go for a walk in the Knuckles Mountains. For various reasons, you need to book a guide whether that’s privately or through a tour group. Here's what we learned from the experience.

Ella White 5/17/24 Ella White 5/17/24

Sigiriya vs Pidurangala: which rock is best?

If you’re planning a trip to Sri Lanka then it’s likely that Sigiriya is on your itinerary. But nearby there’s a lesser-visited rock called Pidurangala that you can see from Sigiriya. This is your guide to both.

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How we spent two weeks in Sri Lanka

We spent two weeks travelling around Sri Lanka in mid-April. Here’s what we did, what we learned, and what we would do differently.

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Tao Expeditions in the Philippines: what you need to know

We took the Tao Expedition from Coron to El Nido. Here’s what I think you need to know to make sure that Tao is the right trip for you, and that you have the best time possible if you do go.

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Review: Tao Philippines Expedition, Coron to El Nido

When we were planning three months of travel, friends who had been to the Philippines and been on a Tao expedition told us it was the best thing they’d done. So we were sold, and booked our own trip. I had high hopes, but everything about Tao exceeded my expectations 100 times over.

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Review: The Super Ultimate Tour, Coron

When you’re looking up what there is to do in Coron, Google recommends lakes, lagoons, beaches, island hopping… And the Super Ultimate Tour covers the most.