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Flooding in Hue!
Previously: From Tam Coc to Hue by overnight bus Journal date: November 15-16, 2023 The evening of November 14th it rained so hard and for so long that the next…
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Collecting souvenir coins at Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea
If you’re already collecting eki stamps, you’re probably also into collecting pressed pennies, or– as they’re called in Japan (and other places without pennies)– souvenir coins or “medallions.” These shiny…
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Travel kitchen essentials | Hotel cooking
Cooking meals while on the road can save you lots of money! Experienced backpackers know the benefits of eating PB&J sandwiches for a meal or two, especially if it means…
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Visiting Hadrian’s Wall | Solo travel in England
Hadrian’s Wall is an ancient stone defensive fortification created by Romans in Northern England. It was built in AD 122 to keep the Picts out, basically, and runs the whole…
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From Tam Coc to Hue by overnight bus
Previously: Ninh Binh Day Tour Journal date: November 13-14, 2023 I booked this bus through my hostel for something like $20 USD. It included transport over to the bus station…
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Libraries for nomads | Non-resident library cards
Despite traveling around the world and seeing many amazing things, I still like to keep up my reading habit. It’s nice to have access to some small entertainment, whether I’m…
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10 months in Asia: Solo female backpacker’s travel budget
Last year (2023), I spent 10 months traveling around Asia on a backpacker’s budget. I had a general monthly budget of $1,500 USD/month. In order to keep track of what…
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Tokyo Convenience Store Food Prices 2024 | Budget Travel in Japan
When I’m trying to get an idea of a budget for a trip, I find it helpful to have actual prices for things. One way to save money while traveling…
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How to find eki stamps in Japan
Looking for a free and fun thing to collect while traveling in Japan? Try starting an eki stamp collection! Eki stamps (translated to “station stamps”) are (free!) rubber stamps used…
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Where to find the Narita Airport eki stamp
Eki stamps (“station stamps”) are (free!) rubber stamps used as a kind of tourist souvenir around Japan. You can get them at train stations, subway stations, most tourist spots, museums,…