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HEY THERE TRAVEL-LOVERS, ADVENTURE-SEEKERS, AND WANDERLUSTERS,

My name is Denise. I recently quit my 9 to 5 job and moved to the other side of the world to South Korea. I have always had a passion for travel, cultures, and languages. In 2015 I embarked on my biggest journey yet – I moved to Singapore for one year as an exchange student and have been fascinated by and completely in love with South East Asia ever since. My main goal of traveling is to explore different cultures, learn about traditions, and have conversations with people from all over the world. And I must say, I have met some great people along the way. People I now consider some of my closest friends. My first solo travels weren’t that great and I honestly thought solo traveling just wasn’t for me. I didn’t know what to do, was shy to talk to strangers, and just felt completely alone. But fast forward 4 years later and I have been traveling by myself to so many countries and absolutely love it! I am so happy that I tried it again after not liking it the first time. It’s such a great way of traveling which at the same time gives you the opportunity to do whatever you want whenever you want to do it. You don’t need to explain or ask anyone when you want to get up in the morning, or if you just want to chill by the pool for a day.

Seoulism View
Stop of El Nido Island Hopping
Woman in front of Pink Muhly
Red and Blue Hanbok in Seoul Palace

I have only been to 29 countries up to now and there is still so much more to explore and I am beyond excited to explore more of this beautiful planet and meet more amazing people all over. 

I hope that I can encourage some of you to travel to places I am writing about, or at least help you with your preparations for your travels. If there is anything you want to know about places I have been to, please feel free to reach out either via the contact form or by leaving a comment under one of my posts. I am entirely thankful for every one of you who is visiting my blog and leaves with some useful information!

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Some of the Countries I have visited

Singapore

I spent one year living in Singapore and have traveled there a few times ever since.

South Korea

South Korea is the place I currently call my home that I feel like has so much to offer!

Vietnam

Vietnam is full of friendly people, amazing food and beautiful landscapes.

Spain

Spain is such a vibrant city with so many cities to explore. I have so far visited Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla, Madrid, Malaga, Mallorca and Menorca.

Japan

Especially during fall foliage this country has totally mesmerized me!

Portugal

One of my favorite countries in Europe: friendly locals, beautiful architecture and the Pastel de Natas are to die for!

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Recent Blog Posts

Stationery bought in Japan

Where to buy Stationery in Kyoto and Osaka

Whenever I travel to Japan, I always buy so much stationery that I thought it would be a good idea to put together a list of my favorite places to buy stationery in Kyoto and Osaka. You can find most of

souvenirs to buy in Kyoto

Souvenirs to buy in Kyoto

Coming to Japan for the first time and being overwhelmed with so many interesting and fun things, it can sometimes be difficult to decide which souvenirs to buy in Kyoto and what to add to your list when traveling. I put

Osaka by night Dotonbori signs

10 Things to do in Osaka, Japan

Osaka of my favorite cities in Japan and there are so many things to do in Osaka that I tried to put together a quick guide on things you shouldn’t miss out on. 1. Visit Osaka Castle Address: Japan, 〒540-0002

feeding deer in Nara small deer

Feeding Deer in Nara, Japan

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be surrounded by hungry deer, headbutting you, and chewing your clothes? Then Nara is the place to be! I guess feeding deer in Nara is on many people’s bucket lists when they

Himeji Castle from afar

Visiting Himeji Castle and Koko-en Garden

Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site only about an hour away from Osaka or Kyoto, is a must-see destination while you are in the Kansai area in Japan. Built in the 13th century and continuously expanded in the following

How to use the bus and subway in Kyoto inside bus

How to use the Bus and Subway in Kyoto

Arriving in a new city, or even a new country, that is just unfamiliar, and speaks a totally different language with a completely different writing system can be quite overwhelming. And then on top of that having to use public