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Cyclist with a backpack on the Shimanami Kaido, Packing List

Shimanami Kaido Packing List: What to Bring, What to Skip

Introduction If you’re planning on cycling the Shimanami Kaido, then first of all: excellent choice. And secondly, planning what to...

Deer in Nara on a Nara Day Trip

How to Spend a Day in Nara

Introduction If you’ve ever spent time scrolling through Instagram Reels about Japan, you’ve probably come across the videos of adorable...

Sleeper Train in Thailand from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Sleeper Trains in Thailand (and what I wish I’d known)

Introduction: Why Take the Sleeper Train? Taking the sleeper train in Thailand is a bit of a rite of passage...

Sleeper train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

How to Book the Sleeper Train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

Note: This post was originally written on my previous blog and reflects the process as of July 2024. I’ve updated...