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When earthquakes hit southern Japan: My experience in Fukuoka

by Mel on 28/04/2016

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On the evening of April 14th, which was the day that I had arrived in Fukuoka, my last…

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Ethical travel Japan

After the atomic bombs: Discovering Hiroshima and Nagasaki

by Mel on 27/04/2016

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Beautifully set between mountains and vast forests, Hiroshima is a bustling and modern city. While walking the streets…

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The sacred deer of Nara, Japan

by Mel on 25/04/2016

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On the second day in Kyoto, Victoria, Joachim and I decided to go on a day trip to…

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Japan Outdoor travel

Kyoto from above: Climbing Mount Daimonji

by Mel on 24/04/2016

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Kyoto was my third stop in Japan and I had allowed myself three days to explore the city,…

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Hokkaido, an Arctic Japanese experience

by Mel on 22/04/2016

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Is this really Asia!? In case you were wondering, Asia is not all white beaches, tropical drinks and…

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Birthday time in Tokyo

by Mel on 20/04/2016

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On April 1st, I arrived in Tokyo, the capital of Japan and the worlds biggest city with the…

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The cherry blossoms of Japan

by Mel on 17/04/2016

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Whenever I think of Japan, I think of cherry blossoms, and I know that I’m not the only…

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Taiwan

Taipei from above: Maokong hike and gondolas

by Mel on 16/04/2016

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On my last day in Taiwan, I had a few hours to kill before going to the airport,…

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Outdoor travel Taiwan

Out of Taipei: Climbing Qixing Mountain in Yangmingshan National Park

by Mel on 15/04/2016

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Even though I had decided to skip the East Coast, where all the tall mountains are and spend…

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Outdoor travel Taiwan

Elephant and Muzhi: Climbing mountains above Taipei

by Mel on 11/04/2016

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On my second day in Taipei, after exploring the city for a bit, I decided to go on…

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Taiwan

I fell in love with Taipei

by Mel on 10/04/2016

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It doesn’t happen to me often. That I go somewhere and immediately want to go back as soon…

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Brunei

A perplexing visit to Brunei

by Mel on 09/04/2016

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Brunei Darussalam is a small, oil-rich country on Borneo that most people don’t ever visit or even hear…

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Malaysia

Sweet times in Kota Kinabalu

by Mel on 02/04/2016

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Prior to going to Kota Kinabalu in Borneo, I had a few people tell me to get out…

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Malaysia

Chasing orangutans on Malaysian Borneo

by Mel on 31/03/2016

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Before I left for Asia, I listed a few goals that I wanted to achieve on the journey.…

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Malaysia Outdoor travel

Climbing Mount Kinabalu: Summiting and descending during an earthquake

by Mel on 29/03/2016

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At 2 AM, climbing a mountain isn’t what I would normally be doing, but on the morning of…

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Malaysia Outdoor travel

Climbing Mount Kinabalu: Ascending to the resthouse at 3,272 m.

by Mel on 26/03/2016

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Everytime I embark on a journey, there are a few things that I really want to achieve. This…

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Indonesia

Thoughts on Bali after one week

by Mel on 25/03/2016

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Because of Bali’s popularity amongst holiday makers and backpackers, I have never really been interested in going there.…

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Indonesia Outdoor travel

Climbing Mount Batur, an active volcano on Bali

by Mel on 18/03/2016

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For my last week in Indonesia, I decided to explore Bali, one of the most popular island destinations…

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Pulau Belitung: A true unspoilt paradise in Indonesia

by Mel on 17/03/2016

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Sometimes being an eclipse chaser takes you to the most remote and unknown places. For many chasers, the…

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Eclipse travel Indonesia

Total solar eclipse 2016 on Pulau Belitung, Indonesia

by Mel on 10/03/2016

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Yesterday, at exactly 7.21 AM, one of my biggest dreams came true. Ever since my first experience with…

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