Vivian Loh - Page 4 · Outbound Lynx

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 (151)

A close-up of a stone harbor wall with boats moored on the water in the background.

2026-09-02

Day Trips from Dublin: Travel Times for 5 Destinations

Howth takes 35 minutes by DART. The Cliffs of Moher takes 13 hours. Here are the real door-to-door times for the best day trips from Dublin.

A car drives along a winding coastal road on the Dingle Peninsula in Ireland, with cliffs and ocean below.

2026-09-01

Ireland Itinerary: 7, 10 and 14-Day Driving Routes

Most guides pick one trip length. This ireland itinerary covers all three, with realistic daily drives, booking deadlines, and airport logic built in.

A busy outdoor market in a Mediterranean village with fresh produce and bottled goods lining the stone street.

2026-08-31

Greek Islands: Zakynthos in 4-5 Days, Planned Right

Many greek islands zakynthos tours still advertise Navagio beach landings. They are illegal through 31 October 2026. Here is what is legal.

A donkey carrying packs walks a stone path above Hydra harbor, lined with boats and white hillside houses.

2026-08-30

Hydra Greek Islands: Day Trip, Ferry Times, What to Expect

Among the Hydra Greek islands cluster, this car-free Saronic gem runs on mules and sea taxis. Fast boats from Piraeus land you in 1h 5m.

Terraced green rice fields of Tegallalang in Bali viewed from behind a bamboo fence at sunrise.

2026-08-26

Tegallalang Rice Terraces: Timing, Fees, and What to Skip

The tegallalang rice terraces reward early risers and punish late arrivals. Here's what to pay, wear, and check before you go.

Stone pathway and railing along the cliff at Uluwatu Temple overlooking the sea in Bali.

2026-08-25

Uluwatu Bali Weather by Month: Rain, Sea and When to Go

Uluwatu Bali weather by month: August is the driest at about 38 mm of rain, January the wettest at 265 mm. When to go for sunsets, surf and the kecak.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial and cenotaph reflected in the river at dusk with city buildings in the background.

2026-08-21

Things to Do in Hiroshima: Peace Sites and Miyajima

Most visitors under-allocate time here. The best things to do in Hiroshima span two days - peace sites first, Miyajima second, tides checked the night before.

A wooden post with rope marks a trail leading toward Mount Fuji in the background at dusk.

2026-08-20

Climbing Mount Fuji Guide: Routes, Huts & 2026 Rules

A 2:00 p.m. gate closure and mandatory ¥4,000 fee now shape every climbing Mount Fuji attempt. Know the booking sequence before you travel.

Tokyo cityscape with Tokyo Tower and skyscrapers viewed from a rooftop terrace on a cloudy day.

2026-08-19

Top Things to Do in Tokyo: Neighborhoods and Day Trips

The top things to do in Tokyo depend on your days - most first-timers over-plan and under-book. Here's the district-by-district breakdown that fixes both.

Glendalough monastic ruins and round tower beside lakes and mountains at dusk in the Wicklow Mountains.

2026-08-12

Glendalough Poitin and Day Trip Guide to Ruins and Lakes

Explore Glendalough poitin's heritage and plan your day trip to the monastic ruins, lakes, and Wicklow Mountains with transport and trail tips.

A passenger ferry travels across the sea with an island visible in the distance.

2026-08-11

Aran Islands Ferry, Inishmore & Dún Aonghasa Guide

The Aran Islands ferry from Doolin now takes 35 minutes, not 90. Adult returns run €39-€45; book ahead in summer or lose your spot.

Mountains and a lake viewed through an old stone archway in Killarney National Park.

2026-08-10

Things to Do in Killarney: National Park, Muckross, Gap of Dunloe

Explore things to do in Killarney including free park trails, ticketed heritage sites, and the full-day Gap of Dunloe loop for a well-planned visit.