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A chill trip for the not-so-young solo traveler! So this is not just for a first-time traveler in Taiwan , but if you are somewhere in Asia, and would like to explore outside your country without a visa, then this is it.  This geographically small country has always been underrated, and unpopular among the other countries in Asia.  However, it boasts a lot of natural tourist spots, from mountains to the sea, and its authentic culture. And  apart from its origin, it has a lot of places that are atypical.  Taipei 101 Taiwan is so accessible because it has a national train rail that takes you around the island.  It also has a central transportation hub in Taipei, where all public transport are available to take you to your destination anywhere in Taiwan.  It has two main cities with international airports- first is Taipei, which is located in the north of the island, and Kaohsiung in the south.  The two cities are only 1.5 to 2 hours away by commuting us...

Although the Japan Rail Pass ticket prices increased last October 2023,  I still recommend to use it depending on your planned itinerary in Japan.  It is economical if it is maximized by having multiple and long journeys within the active number of days  of the ticket. Last June of 2023, I travelled to Fukuoka for 6 days and bought the JR Unli pass via Klook that cost only around 10,000 Yen or 70 Dollars round-off equivalent.  In my local currency, it is about 4,000 Pesos. This is the 3 days pass on North Kyushu covering north of the island extending to central in Kumamoto and on the west is Nagasaki. It also covers Oita in the east side. Used JR tickets with Unlimited Pass Disclosure :    This post contains affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, I may earn a small commision at no extra cost to you. With the increased rate of the Unlimited pass, based on the ticket price in Klook , it is now around 15,000 Yen or 100 Dollars.  Around 2,00...

Planning a trip by yourself? You want to travel alone, but afraid? At first I was. Since my first time to travel alone and succeeding travels were work related, I had no choice but to brace myself to follow the business arrangement and challenge of travelling solo.    Save Pin So far, over the years on my solo trips, now with my own time for adventure,  I have had my few regrets - 'should have done this', or 'should have brought that' situations. But  I learned a lot and gotten used to what to bring, what to prepare and what to avoid. I wanted to help you on packing your things, whether you are travelling alone or with a group. With preparations and knowing the safety,  I'm sure this will be a good adventure of your time. What to Prepare? ✅    Start to research the country you wanted to visit.  If you already booked your accommodation, b e familiar on the destination, specially the transportation, and the surrounding area of your hotel or stay....

First solo trip jitters? You're not the only one! The appeal of independent travel is strong, but so can be the anxieties. Let's ditch the unnecessary worries and focus on smart preparation . This guide tackles common mistakes to avoid when venturing out on your own for the first time, helping you travel solo with confidence. 1. Avoid real time post in social media. Don't tell you are travelling alone. Even to people whom you just met, don't share where you are staying.   2.  On the contrary,  your family or loved-ones should know that you are on a trip by yourself.  Not telling them exactly where you are is one thing to avoid. Make sure to give them real-time updates during your trip. 3.  Not researching about your destination trip . You should be familiar of streets and landmarks at least 1 km perimeter from where you are staying. This is the first must-do when you travel.  Check nearest hospital, police station and convenience stores. 4....

First time traveller in Japan? Here are things  I have learned and I wish I knew it before I went to Japan: Always keep left. Japan's car drives right hand and so goes with the traffic road, sidewalks and pedestrians. So stay left in the escalators and walk in the right if you want to go ahead. It's cheaper to ride a bus or train. Don't ride a taxi. There are always bus and train stations nearby. Check Japan's tranportation hub  for more details.   Always load your transportation card .  Else you will need to prepare the trips' fare in exact amount in cash. Drop it in the fare box.  They have change machine, but not all larger bills are accepted.  When riding the bus, you have to tap first or pay first.  Don't forget to tap again when you drop off the bus. Else the maximum fare will be deducted from your load. They have toilets at all stations and malls. All toilets have toilet paper and water. So no worries if you have to do number 1 or number 2....

This is not my first time to ride a bicycle during my travels, but Japan is definitely a convenient and safe place to bike on the road with designated lanes and parking. I biked in Osaka, by just going along the city roads without a destination in mind.  I thought to get the sense of being a cyclist or biker like the locals do, and see how it goes.   Save Pin And so when I visited Fukuoka, I planned my biking trip. The weather is fair, but a few times it rained.  Eventhough, the tour went smooth while riding the bicycle to visit the places. Make sure you already know how to ride a bike if you plan to do this tour😄 🚲 Where to rent a bicycle? There are few ways to rent a bike in Fukuoka. 1. Rent a bike via apps.  There are so many bicycle rentals available global, and the bikes are easy accessible on stations.  You download the application and rent a wide variety of bicycles to choose from.  Top bike rentals that you can check are Docomo  ...