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Tag: Japan

7 Days in South Korea | An Efficient Itinerary | Seoul, Busan, Jeju | At Haedong Yonggungsa Temple

7 Days in South Korea | An Efficient Itinerary | Seoul, Busan, Jeju

Published on : October 13, 2023June 25, 2024 Published by : Smita B

7 Days in South Korea | A Quick and Efficient Itinerary | Seoul, Busan, and Jeju South Korea has so much to offer that it would be impossible to see and do everything in just seven days. But if that’s all the time you have, here’s an efficient itinerary to […]

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Best things to do in Japan

Ten days solo in Japan | The perfect itinerary

Published on : May 11, 2019September 18, 2024 Published by : Smita B

A Ten Days Japan Itinerary for Solo Travellers Here is a ten-day Japan itinerary for solo travellers. Find out how to do Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nagano most easily and efficiently. I admit I didn’t do enough in Japan. It was impossible to do in a mere ten days. It’s […]

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Japan cherry blossoms

Unusual Solo Experiences in Japan

Published on : May 1, 2019September 18, 2024 Published by : Smita B

My Absolute Top Unusual Experiences in Japan Japan was such a fascinating country—so many contradictions; new learnings every day; each experience more exotic than the next. If I had a ‘what I learned today’ diary in Japan, it would be pretty thick! Here’s a list of things I enjoyed the […]

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Welcome to the place where I turn dreams into reality, one adventure (or half-finished book) at a time. My travel itineraries are meticulously planned—perfect for busy bees, solo wanderers, and anyone navigating life with a limited passport and a currency that's always 'broke'. 😉 So, forget the FOMO and join me in gathering stories worth telling!

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