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USA Where In The World

Roadtrippin’ the Oregon Coast

September 14, 2017 by Charmaine

To me, nothing represents summertime more than hitting the open road, blaring some embarrassing (yet highly enjoyable) sing-a-longs and making pit stops at questionable roadside diners. There’s really no other

China Where In The World

Hong Kong

February 6, 2017 by Charmaine

A bustling and thriving financial centre, Hong Kong serves as the financial and international gateway for many Asian countries, especially China. Aside from its professional reputation, Hong Kong is also

Japan Where In The World

Kanazawa

January 30, 2017 by Charmaine

400km Northwest of Tokyo, seaside Kanazawa is known for its well-preserved Edo-era districts. While I don’t think any Japanese town or city is ever lacking in culture or history, Kanazawa

Ecuador Where In The World

How to Visit the Galapagos Islands for Under $1000

January 23, 2017 by Charmaine

Made up of a group of volcanic islands and an immensely diverse marine ecosystem, the Galapagos Islands almost seem mystical and far from anywhere else on Earth. You almost feel

Wish I Knew

How to Pack Light Without Giving Up on Style

January 16, 2017 by Charmaine

Packing well has never been a forte of mine. I use to take a suitcase and fill it with things “I might need” or “just in case” items. With any

Japan Where In The World Wish I Knew

Five Things I wish I Knew Before Travelling to Japan

January 5, 2017 by Charmaine

In many ways, the media and popular culture portrays Japan pretty closely: technologically advanced, cosmopolitan and ever so polite and polished. But having recently visited the country, here are five

Vietnam Where In The World Wish I Knew

Selling a Motorbike in Vietnam

December 19, 2016 by Charmaine

Purchasing a scooter and driving it through Vietnam was a great way to explore the country, and you can find out what I thought in my previous post here. I

Vietnam Where In The World Wish I Knew

Buying a Motorbike in Vietnam

December 19, 2016 by Charmaine

Thanks to the boys of Top Gear, motorbiking through Vietnam has become the thing to do when you’re in the country, and honestly I had a complete blast doing it! There are

Myanmar Where In The World Wish I Knew

Eight Things I wish I Knew Before Travelling to Myanmar

December 8, 2016 by Charmaine

Having recently opened their boarders to tourists, I was extremely excited to travel to Myanmar. I was looking forward to getting my hands and feet a bit more dirty, especially

Japan Where In The World

Cycling the Shimanami Kaido Trail & Okunoshima

November 21, 2016 by Charmaine

The Shimanami Kaido is a toll expressway connecting six islands together with incredibly engineered suspension bridges, allowing for easy and quick access to and from the islands between Shikoku to