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Croatia

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Dubrovnik Day 2: Soaking In The Sea 😓

Oct 18, 2026

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2 min read

Dubrovnik Day 2: Soaking In The Sea 😓

Old City walls; Fort Lovrijenac; yummy food & romantic vibe

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Croatia

+2

Dubrovnik Day 1:  The Cable Car May be Famous, Taipei Maokong Gondola Is More Compelling!

Jun 14, 2026

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3 min read

Dubrovnik Day 1: The Cable Car May be Famous, Taipei Maokong Gondola Is More Compelling!

30 euro for a simple pasta 🥲; absolutely recommended ice cream shop!

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Greece

+4

Plan Santorini Day 2: You can skip a lot in Santorini, but you can't miss sunset at Ammoudi Bay

May 31, 2026

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4 min read

Plan Santorini Day 2: You can skip a lot in Santorini, but you can't miss sunset at Ammoudi Bay

Coastline hikes; secret space to park wisely; beautiful Ammoudi Bay

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Greece

+3

Unlock Famous Santorni: Am I in Little US?

May 24, 2026

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3 min read

Unlock Famous Santorni: Am I in Little US?

Flight ✈️ or Ferry ⛴️ to get to Santorini; get prepared to the strong heat, and yummy Gyros!

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Greece

+3

Plan Athens Day 3: A Cute Neighborhood I would Stay Again!

May 10, 2026

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2 min read

Plan Athens Day 3: A Cute Neighborhood I would Stay Again!

Watch the sunset on the rooftop and appreciate the lit up Acropolis

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Greece

+1

Plan 1 Day Trip to UNESCO Site Meteora Monasteries

Apr 26, 2026

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3 min read

Plan 1 Day Trip to UNESCO Site Meteora Monasteries

Monasteries on top of the rocks; great view; stunning painting in the church

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Culture comparison

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Plan Athens Day 1: Found Similarity Between the West and the East?

Apr 19, 2026

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3 min read

Plan Athens Day 1: Found Similarity Between the West and the East?

what to avoid when buying the Acropolis tickets; best goat yogurt I have ever had!

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Turkey

+2

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
Jessie Chen

Turkey

+1

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
Jessie Chen

Turkey

+1

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
Jessie Chen

Peru

+3

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
Jessie Chen

Latin America

+4

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

Aug 18, 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
Jessie Chen

Latin America

+3

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

Jul 21, 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
Jessie Chen

Latin America

+2

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

Jul 14, 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

Brazil

+3

Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Sunset: Day 3 in Rio

Jun 30, 2025

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7 min read

Christ the Redeemer & Sugarloaf Sunset: Day 3 in Rio

How a spontaneous invite turned a cliché sunset into an unforgettable memory

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Brazil

+3

Is Rio Really That Dangerous? My First 24 Hours in Brazil’s Bold and Charming City

Jun 16, 2025

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6 min read

Is Rio Really That Dangerous? My First 24 Hours in Brazil’s Bold and Charming City

My personal take on Rio’s safety, public transport, local gems, and why I’m still a Booking.com loyalist

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Road trip

+5

Road trip to Volcano Arenal National Park, Costa Rica

Jun 2, 2025

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8 min read

Road trip to Volcano Arenal National Park, Costa Rica

Volcanic adventure, hidden waterfall, a surprise lunch spot 🌋🚗, and roads with feet size sharp stones 😬

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

New Zealand

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How I plan a 2-Day South Island Road Trip: Wanaka to Tekapo

May 5, 2025

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9 min read

How I plan a 2-Day South Island Road Trip: Wanaka to Tekapo

Discover a scenic 2-day South Island road trip with mountains, lakes, and food

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

New Zealand

+2

5 town activities to do in Queenstown

Apr 13, 2025

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5 min read

5 town activities to do in Queenstown

Tips about parking to avoid getting fined; recommendations in town

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

New Zealand

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A Guide to visiting Christchurch

Mar 30, 2025

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8 min read

A Guide to visiting Christchurch

Things to know about customs; getting tourist attractions tickets

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Australia

+3

12 City activities to do in Sydney

Mar 23, 2025

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4 min read

12 City activities to do in Sydney

Places categorized in 5 areas so you can plan and visit together

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

Australia

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Getting to Blue Mountains from Sydney by train

Mar 2, 2025

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7 min read

Getting to Blue Mountains from Sydney by train

Plan a 1-day casual trip to Blue Mountains and enjoy Katoomba cute town vibe!

Jessie Chen
Jessie Chen

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