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 (101)
Bali Waterfalls: Fees, Treks and the Munduk Circuit
Most Bali waterfalls cost just USD 0.65 to 2.60 to enter, but transport runs USD 35 to 50 a day. Skip Sekumpul's upselling and favor Munduk instead.
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Scooter Rental Bali: Prices, IDP Rules and Safety
An IDP is now mandatory for scooter rental Bali, and riding without one voids your insurance after a crash. IDR 85k/day is the sweet spot to aim for.
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Bali airport code: DPS and WADD, plus common mistakes
Common booking trap: Bali airport code is DPS (Denpasar), not BAL. See the only airport, where it sits, and peak-crowd timing for 2026.
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Temples in Bali: Tickets, Dance, Yoga and 2025 Rules
Bali has 9 directional temples plus Tanah Lot and Uluwatu; the temples in Bali now fine climbing or drones under 2025 rules, so dress and behave right.
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Best Accommodation Bali: Areas and Budgets by Vibe
The best accommodation Bali offers splits by vibe and budget: $1,000 buys a mid-range week near $60/night, but a 15-21% tax line inflates every total.
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Nusa Penida island: Mantas, cliffs, and day-trip timing
35-45 min fast-boat hop: this Nusa Penida island guide gives real tour prices, safer swim spots, and 06:00 start times, 2025.
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Is Bali Safe? Scooters, Water and Theft Decoded
Wondering is Bali safe? Violent crime is rare, but scooters and tap water send more tourists to the clinic than theft does. Here is what matters.
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Food in Bali: Prices, Spice Levels and 5 Must-Eats
Warung plates of food in Bali run IDR 25,000-50,000 ($1.60-$3.20) in early 2026, so $100 a day is an overestimate. What to order and skip.
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Ubud Bali: Monkeys, Rapids, Markets and Villas
The biggest Ubud Bali lodging mistake is location drift: stay central and short trips become 30 to 60 minute transfers. Cluster stops into 6 to 8 hours.
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Legal Drinking Age in Japan: 20, No Exceptions
The legal drinking age in Japan is 20, unchanged even after adulthood dropped to 18 in 2022, with no parental carve-out and vendor fines past 500,000 yen.
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Hiking in Japan: Regions, Seasons, Huts and Costs
Mount Fuji now charges a 4,000 yen access fee and Alps huts hit 12,000 yen a night, so plan hiking in Japan by region, season and budget first.
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Ski Rental Japan: 2025/26 Prices, Tokyo to Niseko
Budget about USD 72 per day for ski rental in Japan with nothing of your own: gear, lift pass, and clothing. See what foreigners need at the counter.
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