TRAVEL

Welcome to my TRAVEL category, where I share adventures from around the world, travel tips, and personal reflections. This category features stories from cities, beaches, mountains, and hidden gems, offering inspiration for every type of traveler. Whether you’re planning your first trip or seeking new experiences, these posts will help you explore the world with curiosity and confidence.

In Guri-si’s winter calm, a pavilion rests on stone arches—reflections of heritage mirrored in frozen waters.

A view from the ground up of the massive, central, bell-shaped chedi at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon in Ayutthaya, Thailand, flanked by two smaller chedis under a dramatic, cloudy sky.

Where Ruins Speak: Wandering Through Ayutthaya, Thailand

Ah, Thailand! I finally made it to Ayutthaya temples. If you’ve ever wanted to feel like a real-life Indiana Jones—except

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Ornate Wat Arun temple in Bangkok with towering prang decorated in porcelain under a partly cloudy sky

Thailand Bound: Solo Adventures in the Land of Pad Thai

Sawasdee kha, Thailand! It’s been a long while! This solo travel adventure in Thailand began the moment my plane landed

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Wat Arun temple with detailed spires standing tall under blue sky in Bangkok, Thailand

Hello, Pad Thai! My First Adventure in Bangkok, Thailand

☕ The Midnight Impulse Okay, so let me tell you how this whole thing started, because it’s honestly so us.

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Traditional Chinese stone archway with ornate carvings and roofs at the entrance to Po Lin Monastery in Hong Kong, surrounded by trees and mountains.

A Day in Lantau Island: Cable Cars, Tai O, and the Beauty of Getting Lost

This is the third episode of my Hong Kong–Macau 2017 blog series—one that took me a while to finally sit

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Street in Macau with colonial-style pastel buildings featuring arched windows, green shutters, and retail shops like Bossini and Sasa, with pedestrians and a modern high-rise in the background.

Exploring Macau: A Culture Blend of East and West

Macau is famous for its dazzling skyline and vibrant casino strip, but beyond the modern glitz lies a historic world

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Visitors posing with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at Hong Kong Disneyland, with casual outfits, smiles, and the Disneyland Emporium in the background.

My First Hong Kong Adventure: Stepping into a Whole New World

I never imagined Hong Kong would be the destination of my very first trip abroad. Looking back, this post has

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