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Vivian Loh

Vivian Loh

Destination & Culture Writer

Travel journalist and cultural explorer who has lived in four countries. Vivian focuses on destination deep-dives, local culture, and off-the-beaten-path experiences.

Vivian spent three years living and working across Southeast Asia before relocating to Europe. Her writing draws on deep local knowledge and a genuine curiosity for how people live, eat, and celebrate around the world.

Areas of Expertise

  • Southeast Asia, Japan, and East Asia travel
  • European city guides and cultural travel
  • Food tourism and local culinary experiences
  • Budget and mid-range travel planning

Writing Approach

Vivian goes beyond surface-level travel tips. Her destination guides include cultural context, local etiquette, and the kind of neighborhood-level recommendations you only get from someone who has spent real time in a place.

Articles by Vivian Loh (99)

A Shinkansen speeding by a traditional temple and torii gate with distant mountains.

Things to Do in Japan: 5 Cities by Bullet Train

Tokyo to Kyoto is 2hr15 on the Nozomi, yet most things to do in Japan get crammed into too few days. Route five cities and budget a week the right way.

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Solitary hiker on a mossy forest trail, distant misty mountains and a torii gate frame the scene.

10 Day Japan Itinerary: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka + Onsen

A realistic 10-day Japan itinerary for the Golden Route: Tokyo to Osaka with 2026 prices, when to skip the JR Pass, and what each day actually costs.

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Wide, cinematic view of a rugged Japanese Alps landscape at golden hour with a lone hiker silhouette on a ridge

10 Thrills for an adventure in Japan by region

Plan adventure in japan with real numbers: Fuji season Jul-Sep, Japow peaks Jan-Feb, and most trips run USD 200-350/day. Updated for 2026.

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Editorial Bali landscape at golden hour with rice terraces, a hillside temple, and distant ocean horizon

Bali Itinerary: 1 Week, 2 Weeks, Costs, Routes

Seven days hits the highlights, fourteen unlocks Nusa Penida and Sidemen: a route-tested Bali itinerary with real 2025 costs in IDR and USD.

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Golden-hour Seminyak coast with surfer silhouettes, luxury villa and tranquil spa garden in the foreground

Seminyak Bali Travel Guide: Surf, Spa, Stays, Eats

Dark grey sand, beginner-friendly breaks, and IDR 150K massages: this Seminyak Bali travel guide maps the pins worth saving for 2026.

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Editorial cover image: Bali's adventure playground at dawn with Mount Batur glowing caldera and hikers on a ridge

Bali Adventure Activities: Treks, Rafting, Surf, Costs

Most Bali adventure activities get stacked too tight: here's how to pace Batur, Ayung rafting, surf lessons and waterfalls across one week.

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Hikers on Mount Batur crater rim at sunrise, seen from behind with a guide.

Things to Do in Bali: Batur Hikes to Temple Days

The best things to do in Bali sort by region: a 2:30am Batur pickup, Ubud rice terraces, Uluwatu Kecak, Nusa Penida dives, priced for Feb 2025.

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Budget-minded traveler exploring a quiet Japanese town, backpack on, with a mix of urban storefronts and distant mountains.

Japan on a Budget: Daily Costs and 2-Week Numbers

Two careful weeks runs $1,400-$2,000 before flights. See how night buses, konbini meals, and capsule beds keep traveling Japan on a budget realistic.

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Editorial feature image: hikers along a Balinese jungle trail at golden hour, gear checked and ready for safe trekking

Bali Jungle Trekking: Gear, Safety and Trail Reality

Volcano closures end more Bali jungle trekking trips than bad weather does. Here's what gear, timing, and permits actually look like in 2026.

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Person with a backpack walking down a sunlit stone street lined with old buildings and flowering vines

Things to Do in Corfu, Greece: See, Eat & Explore

UNESCO fortresses, sea-cave tours at Paleokastritsa, and kumquat liqueur - here are the things to do in Corfu, priced and timed for 2026.

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Close-up of a thick rope tied around a weathered wooden post with a rusty metal ring at a harbor

Katakolo Greece Port Town Guide to Olympia and Local Sights

Explore Katakolo Greece, a compact port town with easy access to Ancient Olympia, local museums, beaches, and affordable dining updated for 2026.

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Panoramic Rhodes at golden hour with coastline, Lindos cliff village, and olive hills

Things to Do in Rhodes Greece: 10 Sites Worth Every Hour

Rhodes Greece packs things to do across 540 sq miles: a UNESCO medieval city, clifftop acropolis, and family beaches - ranked by real visit experience.

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