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    Tokyo Disneyland | Japan Part 5

    Can you believe that’s four Disneyland parks around the world that I’ve visited now? I never thought I’d get round them all, but seeing as I’d done three already, I decided that I had to visit Tokyo’s too! So at…

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    Tokyo | Japan Part 4

         I feel like Tokyo is one of those cities that everyone wants to visit someday, known worldwide for its eclectic local culture combined with its long-standing traditions and history. So actually finding myself there was definitely a little…

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    Mount Fuji | Japan Part 3

         Well, that’s a debatable title really, since I didn’t actually see the mountain… I was trying to though, that’s the point really. After my five nights in Kyoto (parts one and two), I was on the road again…

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    Kansai Day Trips | Japan Part 2

         Kyoto has a wealth of temples, shrines, museums, and more, to be explored. After two full days in the city though, and reaching my tolerance level for temples, I was ready to venture further afield once more. Kansai…

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    Kyoto | Japan Part 1

         I’m in Japan! It feels a little surreal saying that. I think Japan is one of those countries we’re so familiar with images of when we’re young, but seems so far away, that actually being here takes a…

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    Taipei Day Trips | Taiwan Part 2

         As I mentioned at the end of my last post, I enjoyed my first few days in Taipei, but I didn’t feel like there was enough to do to occupy all four of my days in Taiwan. So,…

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    Taipei City | Taiwan Part 1

         So, anyone who read my last post carefully, or who follows me on other social media, will know that since I’ve now finished my job in Hong Kong, I will be travelling through several Asian countries for the…

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    Farewell Hong Kong (Again)

    Around this time last year, I wrote this post, saying goodbye to Hong Kong as I prepared to leave and move on to South Korea. Little did I know then, that Korea was not the right place for me at…

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    Dear Future Travellers

         This is a letter to anyone considering travelling further afield or for an extended amount of time, or even those considering moving abroad. This is a letter to say do it. It will be one of the most…

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    Surviving Long Haul Journeys

         I’ve done my fair share of long haul journeys during my travels over the last few years, be it 8-10 hours of driving across Central America, a 12-13 hour train journey across Europe, or a 24, or even…