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Hiking Shoushan National Nature Park: Tips & Recommendations
If you love hiking, being in nature, wildlife, exercise, and gorgeous views, then visiting Shoushan National Nature Park is a must! This nature park is easy to get to from anywhere in Kaohsiung City and offers an incredible experience. If you are like me and the site of wild monkeys gets you excited, you’ll love this nature park. Shoushan National Nature Park has many trail networks and for the most part they were well maintained and somewhat easy. I highly recommend adding Shoushan National Nature Park to your Kaohsiung itinerary. In this post, you can find information on the nature park, learn about the wildlife, and I’ve included tips and…
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Bohol Day Tour from Cebu City: Booking and What to Expect
Bohol is an island located in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. Known for the Chocolate Hills, Baclayon Church, and being home to the Philippine Tarsier, Bohol is a must visit destination. I booked a Bohol Day Tour from Cebu City and it was definitely a highlight of my trip to the Philippines. If you are planning a trip to Bohol from Cebu, then this post is for you. In this post you can find out how I booked my tour to Bohol, transportation to and from the island, what lunch was like, and all the highlights included on a day trip to Bohol Island, the Philippines. **This post…
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Day Trip to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve in Singapore
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is one of Singapore’s hidden gems. Known for its rich biodiversity and bird migrations, this nature reserve is a haven for bird watchers, nature enthusiasts, and for those looking to explore a different side to Singapore. Visitors can walk for kilometers on the maintained trails throughout the park and spot unique wildlife to include giant monitor lizards and even salt water crocodiles. A day trip to Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is a must and is one of my favorite places to go to when visiting Singapore. **This post contains affiliate links. If you click on one of the links or banners throughout the page, whether it…
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Visiting Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest: All You Need to Know
Ubud Monkey Forest is a sanctuary nestled in Ubud, Bali’s cultural hub. Home to over 1,000 Balinese Long Tailed Macaques, this Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bali. Ubud’s Monkey Forest is a must-visit nature escape in Bali that is perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Besides the curious, cute, and sometimes terrifying monkeys here, there are ancient temples, stunning trees, and a beautiful bridge that extends over the parks river. This post details all you need to know about visiting the monkey forest in Ubud from the entrance fees to monkey characteristics and so much more. **This post contains affiliate links.…
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Sakura Season in Japan
Sakura season 🌸 in Japan is one of the most beautiful times of the year to visit, but it is also one of the most touristy times as well. Sakura season or cherry blossom season begins in the southern Ryukyu island of Okinawa around mid January to early February. The season begins to unfold on mainland Japan around the end of March to early April. The further north you go the later the cherry blossoms bloom, so Hokkaido’s cherry blossom season starts around the end of April and lasts until early May. During Sakura season, visitors can expect to see cherry blossoms in full bloom dotting the landscape with beautiful shades…
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The Purrfect Day Trip To Houtong Cat Village from Taipei
This is post 2 of 9 in the series “Traveling Taiwan” Traveling Taiwan is a series post on my adventures around Taiwan. As of now it consists of travel in and around Taipei to include day trips from Taipei. 3 Days in Taipei – Attractions, Food, Day Trips, and Nature Escapes The Purrfect Day Trip To Houtong Cat Village from Taipei Visiting Yehliu Geopark from Taipei by Bus Our Guide to Night Markets in Taipei Day Trip to Jiufen, Taiwan 13 Things to do in Taipei: Must-Do Attractions and Experiences Taroko National Park Day Tour: Hiking, Culture, and Natural Beauty Things to do in Hualien: From Taroko Gorge to Night…
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Visiting Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
If you are interested in seeing the Japanese Macaques but don’t have the time to wander around the wilderness looking for them, then I’d recommend visiting Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama in Kyoto. Everyone is familiar with the famous snow monkeys soaking it up in the hot springs in Nagano Prefecture. But visiting the snow monkeys there can be time consuming and you have to be there during the appropriate season. Arashiyama Monkey Park is open all year long and is easily accessible, especially if visitors are already in Kyoto. From Arashiyama Station, it’s a quick walk to the park. Visitors can then hike to the top of the mountain and be…
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Okinawa Night Hike, Photographing Wildlife
This is post 12 of 18 in the series “Discover Okinawa” Discover Okinawa is a series of posts that has everything to do with all things Okinawa. Join us on our journey as we bike around islands, explore Okinawa’s wildlife, eat amazing food, and everything in between! Visiting Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: From Coral Reefs to Whale Sharks Okinawa Battle Sites Tour Day Trip To Cape Hedo, Okinawa Zamami Island, Okinawa Hiji Falls Hike, Okinawa Tsuken Island Okinawa, aka “Carrot Island” Iriomote Island, Japan – Beaches, Jungles, and Wild Cats Okinawa World Heritage Sites Indiana Jones Trail, Okinawa Exploring Ie Shima, Okinawa Tunnel Rats, Exploring Okinawa’s WWII Caves Okinawa Night Hike,…
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Earth Day 2021, Beach Clean Up
This year, Earth Day is on Thursday, April 22nd. Since Earth Day lies on a Thursday this year and we have been experiencing a lot of heavy rain and high winds due to Typhoon Surigae, we will be celebrating Earth Day on Saturday, April 24th. Those that know me probably know that I really enjoy picking up trash whether it be along the beach or a city trail. Now that I live in Okinawa, it only makes sense to go to various beaches near Okinawa City to help with beach clean up. Jill and I bought some trash tongs from Daiso (Local 100 Yen Shop) or as we call it…
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Visiting Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: From Coral Reefs to Whale Sharks
This is post 1 of 18 in the series “Discover Okinawa” Discover Okinawa is a series of posts that has everything to do with all things Okinawa. Join us on our journey as we bike around islands, explore Okinawa’s wildlife, eat amazing food, and everything in between! Visiting Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: From Coral Reefs to Whale Sharks Okinawa Battle Sites Tour Day Trip To Cape Hedo, Okinawa Zamami Island, Okinawa Hiji Falls Hike, Okinawa Tsuken Island Okinawa, aka “Carrot Island” Iriomote Island, Japan – Beaches, Jungles, and Wild Cats Okinawa World Heritage Sites Indiana Jones Trail, Okinawa Exploring Ie Shima, Okinawa Tunnel Rats, Exploring Okinawa’s WWII Caves Okinawa Night Hike,…
