Hello Pals,
I went to Taiwan April 23, so i’m a (bit) behind on the updates and I am also really unsure on where the majority of my photos went for this trip? But hey i guess you get what you get and you don’t get upset!
Taipai is such a beautiful city. It’s easy, full of history, kind people, great food and countless things to do.
If you would like to know what to see in Taipei. click ‘read more’
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Before heading to any country, it’s best to make sure you’ve got the basics down and making sure you’ve got the essentials like visas and vaccines
| 🛂 VISA Depending on where you’re from, you may need a visa. For countries who will need a visa, click here | 💉 VACCINES Click here to make sure you’ve got the necessary jabs! Australia – myGov has all vaccines avail from ’96. |
| 💬   LANGUAGE Mandarin has been the official language since 1945. Taiwanese Hokkien is considered the local language. You can learn common phrases such as hello, goodbye, please, and thank you by watching a YouTube video here. | 💰 CURRENCY New Taiwan Dollar. Code: TWD. Check your exchange here. |
Here’s a list of things you should know before you travel to Taiwan.
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Firstly, I wish to apologise for the quality of these photos. I left my camera at home. Luckily, a few photos have been taken from my friend’s camera.
A few years ago while travelling in Japan, I met some people from Singapore who studied in Melbourne. We became friends and thanks to social media – kept in touch. This year I was invited to one of their weddings – in Penang. Seemed like the best excuse to get away so with approval from work, I took some extra days – packed my bag (was weird packing heels) and started mapping out my itinerary.
Read below on some tips for what to do with your time in Penang.
Not really sure on Malaysian customs? Check my Before You Go post! Continue reading “Penang-in on.”
Hello Pals,
I recently went to Ubud for a friends birthday and ‘u bud-dah believe I loved it!’ (sorry.) Ubud was a fantastic time away; fresh food, lovely people and so many sights around that you understand why people want to come and live here. It’s away from Kuta and the party-feel (do the Shaka m8) so although it’s touristy it’s not your typical Australian southern cross tattoo, bin-tang singlet walk around with buckets of alcohol touristy.
Read below on some tips for what to do with your time in Ubud.
Hello Pals,
While my friends were off doing something for the day I decided I’d venture off for a day trip to Himeji and Kobe. It’s quite close from Kyoto with a JR pass and to be honest, I didn’t even plan Himeji until I heard it announced over the speaker and decided to continue to Himeji and go to Kobe on the way back.
Here’s how I spent a day trip in Himeji and Kobe.
Hi Pals,
I was recently able to return to Hiroshima after winning a competition for free flights with Japan Airlines. They’ve just released a new direct route from Melbourne – Tokyo and believe me, it was one of the best flights I’ve taken. A little care package, snacks, decent food and a range of entertainment options (opinion my own).
Last time I was in Japan I wasn’t able to make it to a few places in Hiroshima or Miyajima (at all) due to lack of time and opting to check out Bunny Island instead. This time around, I was ready to have a full two days doing this area.
| 🛂 VISA Check here to see if you’ll need a visa. | 💉 VACCINES Click here to make sure you’ve got the necessary jabs! |
| 💬 LANGUAGE National Language is Japanese. Learn common phrases here. | 💰 CURRENCY Japanese Yen ¥. Code: JPY. Check your exchange here. |
Hiya Pals,
Let’s talk all things Kyoto.
Kyoto has such a history of traditionalism in Japan, formerly the capital it’s filled with shrines, temples, gardens and palaces. This is one of the main reasons we chose Kyoto as a place to base ourselves for day trips.
This post is made up of a visit in November 2017 and July 2018 (which explains the change of outfits!)
Read below on some tips for what to do with your time in Kyoto.
Continue reading “KYOTO”
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