Traveling without plans
She stood up to face us with a seemingly forceful, yet sincere smile. Prepared to answer our questions about North Korea, she turned to the translator and nodded. Looking Through the Keyhole to North Korea The quiet confined country of North Korea (aka. Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK)) has not been so quiet lately, […]
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As much as I have fallen in love with Japan, I must advise against visiting during a very specific time of the year; the Golden Week. The trains get replaced with new shiny ones, food festivals are being held, live music is found everywhere, and fun events will be held at many hostels. But, there […]
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Panmunjom, Joint Security Area, DMZ, the 38th Parallel, call it what you want. There’s no denying the fact that the border between North Korea and South Korea is one of the most dangerous on Earth. So, what’s it like to step over the famous line in the sand? Leaving Seoul I had successfully booked a […]
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Of all the foods from Japan, perhaps none is more famous than ramen. You can find instant ramen in almost any single store on Earth. But, where can you get best ramen? Food Hunting Though it may be a rather obvious fact, Japan has the best ramen on Earth. However, there are so many ramen […]
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Tokyo is the current capital of Japan, but it hasn’t always been that way. The original start of Japan was actually in the Kansai region. And within this region, the original imperial city of Japan; Kyoto. Exploring Kansai If you want to visit Japan and only plan on hitting Tokyo, you’re making a mistake; and […]
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Kobe, Japan is well known for being the birthplace of what is considered the greatest beef on Earth. During my visit, I wanted to find out if there was anything else in Kobe aside from meat. Location, Location, Location Kobe, located in the Kansai region of Japan in the Hyogo prefecture along the coast, just […]
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Looking out the South window of my Airbnb apartment in Tamsui I saw mountains, turning my head and looking North gave a view of the sea. A 15-minute walk would take me to the Tamsui riverwalk where the water splashed up onto the walkway; this was possibly my favorite lodging location yet! Lodging Before I […]
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I have quickly learned that Taiwan is one of the most overlooked countries in Asia. From people I have talked with, articles I’ve read, and the fact that most backpackers that I’ve spoken with have no interest in visiting here. If it wasn’t for a friend of mine who taught English in Taiwan and told […]
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Macau, a country that’s usually more often referred to as “Vegas of the east” or “that place near Hong Kong that isn’t China”. Even though Macau doesn’t have the gambling fame of Las Vegas or anywhere near the pachinko gambling income of Japan, it has gained the nickname “Vegas of the east” due to the […]
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Hong Kong is a city that everyone has heard of. It is considered a global city and is a major hub for business, and while it is “owned” (in a sense) by China, it has its own legal system, currency, and flag among other things. But what is it about the city that draws so […]
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