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What’s the Banana Pancake Trail, Anyway?
The “Banana Pancake Trail” is a popular backpacking route in Southeast Asia. The trail gets its name from the banana pancake breakfast offered in guesthouses and cafes catering to Western…
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Kuala Lumpur Grocery Store Food Prices 2024
I recently stayed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for two months and mostly did my own cooking. Here’s a collection of prices of different foods I bought (or thought would be…
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Japan Grocery Store Food Prices 2024
While local restaurant food isn’t terribly expensive in Japan, if you’re traveling long-term it’s still overall cheaper to make your own meals (especially if you want other stuff than beef…
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Brunei Travel Guide 2024
If you’re visiting Borneo and have a few extra days (and some extra cash), then you might want to visit Brunei! I spent (roughly) two days in Brunei in August…
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Japan Budget Travel Guide (2024)
Japan has a reputation for being an expensive destination, but actually it can be very affordable! I’ve visited Japan twice for a total of nearly six months and spent only…
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Seoul Travel Guide 2024
I visited Seoul in May 2023 and stayed for about two weeks. I really enjoyed it! My favorite part was the food, but I also enjoyed seeing all the little…
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Singapore Travel Guide 2024
I’ve visited Singapore twice (so far) and it’s one of my favorite places to visit. Though it’s a little pricier than most other Southeast Asia destinations, it’s worth exploring for…
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Borneo Travel Guide 2024
Borneo is a wonderful place to visit if you’re interested in eco-travel: you can go hiking through ancient rainforests, spot wild orangutans and pygmy elephants, and go scuba diving! It’s…
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Jeju Island Travel Guide 2024
I visited Jeju in May 2023 and stayed for about a week. I really enjoyed my time on the island and highly recommend adding it to your travel plans. Jeju…