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7 Best Things to Do in Kii Katsuura, Japan | Updated 2026
The honest guide to what to do in Kii Katsuura after the Kumano Kodo: Nachi Falls, the tuna market, onsens, whale watching, where to stay, how long you need, and why the town makes sense after the trail.
My 13 Best Things to Do in Sri Lanka | Updated 2026
The 13 things actually worth your time in Sri Lanka – from sunrise on Sigiriya and the Kandy-Ella train through Adam’s Peak overnight, leopards in Yala, and crab at Asia’s top 50 in Colombo. Updated 2026 with current prices and honest editorial filtering.
Vanuatu SIM Card Guide (Vodafone, Digicel Or Airalo?)
My practical Vanuatu SIM card guide: why I would buy Vodafone at the airport, when Airalo makes sense, and whether Digicel is worth using as a backup.
The 5 Best Hotels in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka | Updated 2026
The 5 hotels in Sigiriya worth your money – from Geoffrey Bawa’s iconic Heritance Kandalama luxury through private-villa romance at Water Garden, down to a $37/night infinity-pool budget pick. Real 2026 prices, honest pros/cons.
Kumano Kodo Packing List: What I’d Actually Bring
My practical Kumano Kodo packing list: what to carry, what to send ahead, what to skip, and the small items I was glad I had.
Where to Eat in Thamel, Kathmandu | 6 Spots I’d Go Back To
The Thamel restaurants I would actually go back to before or after an Everest Base Camp trek: momos, coffee, fresh bowls, burgers, pizza and a rooftop dinner.
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