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Singapore off the beaten path

March 9, 2018 //  by Mae-Gene//  13 Comments

The last few times I visited Singapore, I was bored out of my mind. I’ve spent school holidays visiting family here, so it was no surprise I ran out of fun/touristy things to do! I’ve just left Singapore after spending a month living here, and came to realize there was so much to do in …

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Category: Singapore

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7 free things to do in Singapore

March 2, 2018 //  by Mae-Gene//  2 Comments

Singapore has a reputation as one of the most expensive cities in South East Asia. When it comes to hotel rooms and rent, it envies major cities like New York City or Hong Kong for prices. After spending a month in Singapore, I’ve come to realize that while yes accommodation can be expensive here, the …

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Category: Singapore

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Beyond the Northern Lights

February 24, 2017 //  by Mae-Gene//  Leave a Comment

You know the photos. Midnight sky with swirls of green and blue. Aurora borealis. The Northern Lights. Lapland. Snow. What the photos don’t show you is how hard it can be to see the Northern Lights. They don’t appear every night, and they’re always different. They also don’t show you what you should do during …

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Category: Finland, Travel Guides

How to enjoy travel during winter

February 9, 2017 //  by Mae-Gene//  Leave a Comment

Travel during winter can be hard. Most think of gloomy skies, shivering temperatures and layers of uncomfortable clothing. But beyond the uncomfortable aspects is a wallet-friendly, winter wonderland. I’m not going lie; winter is my favourite time of year to travel. Often I don’t have much choice (forced vacation days over Christmas will do that …

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Category: Finland, Sweden, Tips & Tools, Winter Travel Tips

Fiji’s best kept secret: why you need to visit Taveuni Island

August 8, 2016 //  by Mae-Gene//  2 Comments

When planning our trip to Fiji, we wanted more than a resort experience. In our research, we came across Taveuni Island, and boy were we glad we made the effort to visit and explore this beautiful paradise! With friendly locals, empty beaches and untouched nature we often felt like we were the only people (or at least …

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Category: Fiji, Travel GuidesTag: Asia, Australia, Beach, Fiji, getaway, hikes, island, nadi, ocean, pacific, summer, sun, Taveuni, untouched paradise, walks, waterfalls

5 ways to experience Fiji beyond your resort

July 6, 2016 //  by Mae-Gene//  2 Comments

Most people who visit Fiji never make it out of their resort. Now, to some this wouldn’t be such a bad prospect. But if you aren’t big on resorts, or if you want to go exploring outside of your resort, I’ve put together a list of 5 ways you can experience the real Fiji. 1// Take the bus (not …

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Category: Fiji, Travel GuidesTag: Asia, Australia, Beach, bouma, Bula, Fiji, Kava, Local, markets, nadi, navala, Resorts, Taveuni, tips, village

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6 Tips for visiting Stockholm in Winter

June 27, 2016 //  by Mae-Gene//  Leave a Comment

Think snow-covered roofs, Christmas markets with mulled wine and eating as many Swedish meatballs as you can without feeling guilty, because it’s winter y’all and you need hearty food to stay warm. While many people will discourage you from visiting Scandinavia or Stockholm in Winter, I’m here to tell you to ignore those people – …

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Category: Sweden, Travel Guides, Winter Travel Tips

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