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Category: East Asia

the lovely side of macau

#12: The Lovely Side of Macau

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Macau deserves to be appreciated more as a travel destination. Just saying. With a show of hands (assuming I’m TED-talking here), how many of you have actually traveled to Macau? With ‘actually traveled’, I mean not as a day tour from Hong Kong. I’m asking because a lot of people I know treat Macau as…

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SNAPSHOTS: Asia Photo Essay #1: ONE RAINY DAY IN MACAU

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Working as a Professor does not in any way enable me to take Leaves of Absences whenever I want to. Once the term started, the show must go on for 14 weeks. Given that, I always look forward to seeing new places to refresh my creativity and to forget anything work-related even just for a…

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most beautiful hotels in kyoto

10 of the Most Beautiful Hotels in Kyoto, Japan

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This guide to the MOST BEAUTIFUL HOTELS IN KYOTO, JAPAN contains affiliate links going to agoda.com for faster bookings. A lot of travelers all over the world love Japan (and that includes me, of course!), however one challenge that most travelers encounter is that traveling to Japan can get a little expensive. The train rides…

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Best Hotels to Stay in Namba Osaka

10 Charming Best Hotels to Stay in Namba, Osaka, Japan

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This article takes you to the 10 Best Hotels to Stay in Namba Osaka, Japan and it contains agoda affiliate links. Just very recently, Osaka joined the list of the most expensive cities to live together with Singapore and Hong Kong, making traveling to the city even more intimidating. Japan in general has a reputation…

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Celebrated My Birthday at Shibuya Scramble Tokyo

How I Celebrated My Birthday at Shibuya Scramble Tokyo

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So, how do you usually celebrate your birthdays? As someone who grabs every opportunity she can to travel, I would go somewhere on my birthday, whether it’s on a nearby beach or another country. It doesn’t matter. I’ve had half of my birthdays so far with the presence of my family, so this time it’s…

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CAPSULE HOTELS IN TOKYO JAPAN

10 BEST POD HOTELS/CAPSULE HOTELS IN TOKYO, JAPAN FOR SOLO TRAVELERS

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This guide identified the 10 best pod hotels/capsule hotels in Tokyo Japan for solo travelers. This article contains affiliate links. Like I’ve always been mentioning in my other blog posts about Japan, traveling to Japan could be a little more expensive compared to other major tourist destinations in Asia, hence budget travelers should plan ahead…

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best hostels in tokyo

THE 10 BEST HOSTELS IN TOKYO, JAPAN

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Traveling to Japan can get a little expensive, but for backpackers, a nice option could be hostels. Read on to find out the 10 BEST HOSTELS IN TOKYO, Japan! (This article contains affiliate links.) I had the chance to visit Tokyo a few years ago, and it was amazing! But, I must say, the budget…

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what hotels are ihg in japan

WHAT HOTELS ARE IHG IN JAPAN? 15 Interesting Choices

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When traveling to Japan, there are thousands of hotels to chose from, but what hotels are IHG in Japan? Read on to find out! (This article contains affiliate links) I am very certain that Japan is on everyone’s travel bucket list because it really has a very authentic and amazing beauty which you can never…

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hostels in hong kong

THE BEST HOSTELS IN HONG KONG, ON EVERY AREA

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This guide presents the best hostels in Hong Kong on every area. This article contains affiliate links that when you use, I will earn a small commission at no extra cost on your part. Hong Kong is a very popular tourist destination, especially to Filipino families and friends. Firstly, there’s Disneyland and Ocean Park, and…

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10 BEST RYOKANS WITH ONSEN BATH IN KYOTO, JAPAN

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(The website www.sherlynmaehernandez.com is a verified agoda affiliate. This article contains agoda.com affiliate links for the best ryokans with onsen bath in Kyoto, Japan which you are all welcome to book with, with no additional costs on your part. You can even score discounts and deals using my link!) Ryokans are traditional Japanese inns that…

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best MOVIES ABOUT JAPAN

5 INSPIRING MOVIES THAT WILL GET YOU MOTIVATED TO TRAVEL TO JAPAN

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Currently, most of us are stuck at home right now because we are keeping ourselves safe from COVID-19. To help all of you to still satisfy your wanderlusts even in this difficult time, I have compiled this five best movies about Japan that will motivate you to travel to the said country once the COVID-19…

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best hostels in osaka

10 BEST HOSTELS TO STAY IN OSAKA, JAPAN FOR SOLO TRAVELLERS

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Just very recently, Osaka joined the list of the most expensive cities to live together with Singapore and Hong Kong, making traveling to the city even more intimidating. Japan in general has a reputation of being an expensive country to travel to, but it must not stop anyone of us to see the unique beauty…

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YOKOHAMA JAPAN

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN TRAVEL GUIDE 2020 | Things To Do, Where To Stay, and more!

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Are you traveling to Yokohama soon? Then check this article out as I share my YOKOHAMA JAPAN TRAVEL GUIDE BLOG with a sample itinerary, hotel and hostel recommendations, things to do, and other useful tips coming from my very own previous Yokohama travel experience! A few years back, I was able to score a very,…

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HOSTELS IN JAPAN

THE BEST HOSTELS IN JAPAN ON EVERY PREFECTURE

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Japan is every traveler’s dream destination, however let’s get real: it is also one of the most costly countries in the world to travel to. When I went to visit Tokyo and Yokohama, I was surprised with the cost of going around via train and the cost of food. Given this, the rise of cheap…

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best hostels in kyoto

10 BEST HOSTELS IN KYOTO, JAPAN, COMPARED: A Basic Review

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A lot of travelers all over the world love Japan (and that includes me, of course!), however one challenge that most travelers encounter is that traveling to Japan can get a little expensive. The train rides and food can take most of our allocated allowances away. While cities like Tokyo and Yokohama give us the…

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I’m an International Relations and Southeast Asian Studies Professor and a super passionate Travel and Street Photographer. πŸ“Έ

During my free time, I write, I travel, I eat, and I’m (always!) hungry for more. 🌏

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