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3 Days Muang Ngoi Neua Itinerary – Nong Khiaw, Laos Solo DIY Tips

11:24 pm

I was at the end of my trip in Luang Prabang, Laos. It seemed most the backpackers were headed south, either straight to Vientiane or check out what’s left of Vang Vieng’s party scene. Meanwhile, I was determined to backtrack northwards to Nong Khiaw a

Kuala Lumpur Skyline night shot from Lake Titiwangsa, Malaysia

7:20 pm

Night lights of Kuala Lumpur’s skyline blend gracefully with the soft dusk sky at Lake Titiwangsa, Malaysia. The lake was an excellent location to take night shots of the Kuala Lumpur skyline, especially because both of the city’s tallest buildings, t

Phi Phi Islands & Krabi Itinerary – DIY Thailand Travel Tips

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I wanted to go to Southern Thailand so I could visit the secret island in “The Beach” movie. Cliche, I know! but I’ve been craving to go there for the longest time. Like a lot of backpackers, it was one of the iconic movies that inspired me to travel.

Stalking Wildlife at Baluran National Park, Java Island, Indonesia

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I got in touch with my inner NatGeo explorer when I traveled to Baluran National Park in Java Island, Indonesia. I took this photo while stalking a herd of Java Rusa Deer (Cervus timorensis russa). You could tell from their scared beady stares and guar

Kyaiktiyo Golden Rock Golden Sunset in Myanmar

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The sight of the gravity-defying Golden Rock at the top of Mount Kyaiktiyo in Myanmar is believed to be enough of an inspiration for any person to turn to Buddhism. According to legend, a strand of the Buddha’s hair was used to balance the Golden Rock,

Self-portrait Photography Tips: Taking Better Selfies for Solo Travelers

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Here are tips anyone can learn to take better self-portrait photos. This article is especially useful to solo travelers. Like a lot of people, I enjoy seeing myself in my travel photos. One day when I’m old and forgetful, it would be nice to sort throu

Riding off into the Sunset at Kyaiktiyo Golden Rock, Myanmar

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Every time I review this photo, I always feel prey to a sudden surge of emotions. If I ever had a moment of supreme bliss, it would this one: the life-endagering pick-up truck ride down the scenic winding roads of Kyaiktiyo, Myanmar. It was the perfect

Pampanga: Puning Hot Spring & Sand Spa in Sapang Bato, Angeles

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We arrived at Puning Hot Spring hidden in one corner of Mount Pinatubo’s lahar covered foothills. The complex structures blended effortlessly with the surroundings, as if it was etched from mountain face. The scenery reminded me of ruined cities in Sou

Langkawi & Kuala Lumpur Tourist Spots & Itinerary

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I was on a flight to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with no clear idea where to go for the next 26 days. KL was only supposed to be a stopover for a trip to another destination, which didn’t push through. I wandered around Kuala Lumpur for a few days trying to

5 Days Penang & Kuala Lumpur Itinerary – Georgetown, Malaysia DIY Tips

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I love walking along historic streets lined with old buildings. When I planned my next trip to Peninsular Malaysia, George Town in Penang Island came up on the top of my list of places to visit. George Town, along with Melaka, is a UNESCO world herita

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