Jessie Chen

Cappadocia, Turkey

Plan Göreme: Be Amazed by the Gigantic Pillar Groups!

Mar 15, 2026

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8 min read

Plan Göreme: Be Amazed by the Gigantic Pillar Groups!

Where to find bathroom when you are on a hike, the yummy, authentic and budget friendly dessert place 😊

Jessie Chen

Cappadocia, Turkey

UNESCO World Heritage Site Cappadocia: Hot Ballon Ride

Mar 8, 2026

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5 min read

UNESCO World Heritage Site Cappadocia: Hot Ballon Ride

how many days you should plan, which airport to choose from and more!

Jessie Chen

Pamukkale, Turkey

Plan Pamukkale: Is it worth driving there?

Feb 1, 2026

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6 min read

Plan Pamukkale: Is it worth driving there?

Tricks of buying the ticket; a rest stop worth a stop

Jessie Chen

Izmir, Turkey

Jan 25, 2026

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5 min read

Plan Izmir Day 1: what could go wrong?

Unpredictable train, rental car, and winding roads 😬😬😬

Jessie Chen

Eskisehir, Turkey

Plan Turkey Train Travel: Istanbul → Eskişehir → İzmir (With Tips & Traps)

Jan 18, 2026

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6 min read

Plan Turkey Train Travel: Istanbul → Eskişehir → İzmir (With Tips & Traps)

Why I chose the train over flying, how to avoid station mistakes plus an honest 10-hour Eskişehir stopover experience

Jessie Chen

Istanbul, Turkey

Plan Istanbul Day 3 Route: Museum Ticket Choices, UNESCO Heritage & Foods

Jan 11, 2026

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9 min read

Plan Istanbul Day 3 Route: Museum Ticket Choices, UNESCO Heritage & Foods

Topkapi Palace Museum → Tea Amo Sirkeci (Boba) → UNESCO Heritage Whirling Dervishes → Şehzade Cağ Kebap → Shopping center around

Jessie Chen

Istanbul, Turkey

Plan Istanbul Day 2 Route: Ferry Choices, Bus Confusion & Asia Side Vibes

Jan 4, 2026

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9 min read

Plan Istanbul Day 2 Route: Ferry Choices, Bus Confusion & Asia Side Vibes

Kadıköy → Üsküdar → Old Town; I discovered a super good Turkish Sponge Soap!

Jessie Chen

Istanbul, Turkey

Plan Istanbul Day 1 Route: With Map & Tips to Avoid Queues

Dec 28, 2025

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9 min read

Plan Istanbul Day 1 Route: With Map & Tips to Avoid Queues

Blue Mosque → Hagia Sophia → Basilica Cistern → Local cuisine → Baklava

Jessie Chen

😃 Welcome! I'm Jessie - A Traveler Obsessed with Planning the Smart Way

Dec 26, 2025

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4 min read

😃 Welcome! I'm Jessie - A Traveler Obsessed with Planning the Smart Way

Not just tell you where to go, I share how to think through your trips, from routes and timing to the little details that make them run smoothly!

Jessie Chen

Turkey

Planning Istanbul: Step One, Figuring Out Transportation Before Experiencing the City

Dec 21, 2025

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5 min read

Planning Istanbul: Step One, Figuring Out Transportation Before Experiencing the City

How I planned airport transfers, metro lines, and transport cards so I could focus on walking, observing, and being present later.

Jessie Chen

Turkey

Dec 14, 2025

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7 min read

How I Planned My Turkey Trip: From Big Picture to Daily Moves

Choosing cities, estimating days, and designing a route that keeps the momentum going

Jessie Chen

Turkey

Dec 4, 2025

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3 min read

Intro about Turkey, Greece and more

How I accidentally built a Balkan mega-itinerary

Jessie Chen

Lima, Peru

Nov 27, 2025

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4 min read

End of the Journey: Lima, Peru - My Final Stop in South America

Closing out 6 months of writing with a final stop in Peru’s capital.

Jessie Chen

Cusco, Peru

Cusco: The City That Surprised Me (Views, Vibes, and $5 Fried Rice!)

Nov 20, 2025

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6 min read

Cusco: The City That Surprised Me (Views, Vibes, and $5 Fried Rice!)

What it’s really like wandering this UNESCO city—mountain views, people-watching, and the hunt for a green alpaca sweater.

Jessie Chen

Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu DIY vs. Tour: How I Saved $58 — Was It Worth It?

Nov 8, 2025

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6 min read

Machu Picchu DIY vs. Tour: How I Saved $58 — Was It Worth It?

Cost comparison, ticket tips, and what to expect when you plan your own trip vs. booking a tour.

Jessie Chen

Machu Picchu, Peru

PeruRail to Aguas Calientes: What Makes the Machu Picchu Train Ride Worth It

Oct 30, 2025

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6 min read

PeruRail to Aguas Calientes: What Makes the Machu Picchu Train Ride Worth It

Panoramic views, local life, and a surprising resemblance to Jiufen, Taiwan

Jessie Chen

Machu Picchu, Peru

Cusco → Machu Picchu: My Painfully Honest Q&A Guide

Oct 20, 2025

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8 min read

Cusco → Machu Picchu: My Painfully Honest Q&A Guide

7 Q&As that clear up every confusing part of planning your Machu Picchu visit

Jessie Chen

Atacama, Chile

El Tatio Geysers Travel Guide: Why You Should Book a Tour Early

Oct 13, 2025

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6 min read

El Tatio Geysers Travel Guide: Why You Should Book a Tour Early

Logistics, local tips, and personal takeaways from my chilly morning adventure in the Atacama Desert.

Jessie Chen

Atacama, Chile

The start point of Atacama road trip - San Pedro de Atacama

Oct 5, 2025

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4 min read

The start point of Atacama road trip - San Pedro de Atacama

Atacama is still my favorite!

Jessie Chen

Road trip

Aug 24, 2025

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7 min read

Atacama Desert Travel Guide

Costs, tips, and my breathtaking journey through llamas, lagoons, and unreal purple-lit mountains.

Jessie Chen

Latin America

They Say Santiago Has No Icons—But I Found a Few Surprises

Aug 17, 2025

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7 min read

They Say Santiago Has No Icons—But I Found a Few Surprises

Nostalgic shopping mall; veggie alternative for local must-eat; authentic TAIWAN boba!

Jessie Chen

Chile

Santiago & Beyond: From Quiet Streets to the Wild Beauty of Atacama

Aug 3, 2025

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3 min read

Santiago & Beyond: From Quiet Streets to the Wild Beauty of Atacama

80s fashion vibes, slow city days, and starry desert nights

Jessie Chen

El Tigre, Argentina

Take a 1 hr train to visit El Tigre - a cute town near Buenos Aires

Jul 27, 2025

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5 min read

Take a 1 hr train to visit El Tigre - a cute town near Buenos Aires

Logistics, Surprises, and Why You Shouldn’t Get Off at La Esmeralda (Like I Did 😂)

Jessie Chen

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Buenos Aires Bites: 5 Tasty Food & Sightseeing Stops That Saved My Cancelled Patagonia Trip

Jul 20, 2025

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5 min read

Buenos Aires Bites: 5 Tasty Food & Sightseeing Stops That Saved My Cancelled Patagonia Trip

From historic cafés to surprise empanadas, here’s how one vegetarian traveler turned a change of plans into a delicious Buenos Aires adventure 🍽️🇦🇷

Jessie Chen

Buenos Aires on Easy Mode: A Stylish Stroll Through Books, Bites & Bakeries

Jul 13, 2025

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6 min read

Buenos Aires on Easy Mode: A Stylish Stroll Through Books, Bites & Bakeries

The bakery that made me end up buying 1kg; I guess $200 really makes me feel like I'm millionaire 😂

Jessie Chen

Jessie Chen

Plan Göreme: Be Amazed by the Gigantic Pillar Groups!

UNESCO World Heritage Site Cappadocia: Hot Ballon Ride

Plan Pamukkale: Is it worth driving there?

Plan Izmir Day 1: what could go wrong?

Plan Turkey Train Travel: Istanbul → Eskişehir → İzmir (With Tips & Traps)

Plan Istanbul Day 3 Route: Museum Ticket Choices, UNESCO Heritage & Foods

Plan Istanbul Day 2 Route: Ferry Choices, Bus Confusion & Asia Side Vibes

Plan Istanbul Day 1 Route: With Map & Tips to Avoid Queues

😃 Welcome! I'm Jessie - A Traveler Obsessed with Planning the Smart Way

Planning Istanbul: Step One, Figuring Out Transportation Before Experiencing the City

How I Planned My Turkey Trip: From Big Picture to Daily Moves

Intro about Turkey, Greece and more

End of the Journey: Lima, Peru - My Final Stop in South America

Cusco: The City That Surprised Me (Views, Vibes, and $5 Fried Rice!)

Machu Picchu DIY vs. Tour: How I Saved $58 — Was It Worth It?

PeruRail to Aguas Calientes: What Makes the Machu Picchu Train Ride Worth It

Cusco → Machu Picchu: My Painfully Honest Q&A Guide

El Tatio Geysers Travel Guide: Why You Should Book a Tour Early

The start point of Atacama road trip - San Pedro de Atacama

Atacama Desert Travel Guide

They Say Santiago Has No Icons—But I Found a Few Surprises

Santiago & Beyond: From Quiet Streets to the Wild Beauty of Atacama

Take a 1 hr train to visit El Tigre - a cute town near Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires Bites: 5 Tasty Food & Sightseeing Stops That Saved My Cancelled Patagonia Trip

Buenos Aires on Easy Mode: A Stylish Stroll Through Books, Bites & Bakeries

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