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Japan – A childhood dream (2/2)
After Kyoto, it was time to get to the next big city: Osaka. Osaka is often referred to as the better Tokyo, and while I can’t fully agree with that, Osaka surprised me in many ways. The city We started with some city exploring – getting the vibe of a new city is always exciting,…
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Japan – A childhood dream (1/2)
We’ve spent 47 days in Japan and visited several cities and different areas around the country. I was a little worried, as my expectations of Japan were high due to growing up with anime, manga, and retro games on the Super Nintendo and Game Boy. Rest assured, Japan did not disappoint. It’s hands-down the best…
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40 Days of Vietnam
We spent 40 days in Vietnam and crossed the country from south to north. Here is what we’ve seen and done during that time: Ho-Chi-Minh-City Our first stop was Ho-Chi-Minh-City and we had a blast! It’s a modern, clean city with many things to explore, and it was a breath of fresh air after our…
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Cambodia – Ruins and dark history
After the extravagance of Singapore, it was time for our trip to Cambodia. Similar to our trip in Laos, we decided to split the journey between two destinations: Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. However, as you will read later, it wasn’t a good decision this time. Siem Reap Even if you have never heard about…
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Lunar New Year in Singapore
We decided to spend Lunar New Year in Singapore this year. It’s a pretty astonishing city, and I’ve never seen something like it before. The combination of skyscrapers, big roads, a modern metro system, and a considerable effort to bring nature into the city is incredible. China Town Spending the Lunar New Year in Singapore…
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Laos – Southeast Asia without the tourists
We’ve spent about 15 days in Laos, split into two cities: Vientiane (the capital) and Luang Prabang. Like most of you, we went in with zero expectations. We had no idea what Laos was about, as its close neighbors, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, are so much more popular. Apps & Arrival I’ve done some upfront…
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3 days in Bangkok
We were ready for something new after spending a few days, including NYE in Dubai. We took the flight to Bangkok, which kicked off our official start of exploring south-east Asia. We arrived early and had to spend some time before we were allowed to check in to our Airbnb – so I started right…
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Impressions of Dubai
We kicked off our 12-month long-term travel journey in Dubai. This was mainly because it allowed us to reduce the total flight time significantly. Because we stayed in a hotel, it had a more holiday-like feel than the following destinations. This is not a full-blown travel guide for your next visit to Dubai; it is…
