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 (94)
Top Cities in Greece: An Honest Urban Travel Guide
Athens for ruins, Thessaloniki for food, Larissa for Meteora on a budget: how the top cities in Greece actually compare before you book.
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Yellow Spring Road, Japan: Hirokawa's Golden Ginkgo Tunnel
Peak color lands November 20-30 across 140 century-old ginkgo, and tour buses arrive at 11AM sharp. Time your yellow spring road japan visit right.
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Spiders in Bali: What Travelers Actually Encounter
Over 60 species share the island, but only one bite warrants a clinic visit. Here's what spiders in Bali actually do, by villa type and season.
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Cat Island Japan: Tashirojima vs Aoshima, Tested
Tokyo day trips to Aoshima cost double Tashirojima and skip lunch entirely. Here's which cat island Japan actually rewards the ferry ride.
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Discover the hidden gem of Katakolo : Greece's charming port town
Katakolo is your gateway to Ancient Olympia, Greek wine estates, and fresh seafood on the Peloponnese coast. Here is what to see and do.
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Uncover the hidden treasures of Rhodes : A Greek island paradise
Explore Rhodes, Greece, with a guide to its medieval Old Town, best beaches, local Rhodian cuisine, hiking trails, and practical travel tips.
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Unveiling Corfu's hidden treasures : A Greek island paradise
Explore Corfu's Old Town, hike the Corfu Trail, and find the best beaches and local food on this Greek island in the Ionian Sea.
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Discover Mykonos : Greece's glamorous island paradise
A travel guide to Mykonos covering Little Venice, the best beaches from Paradise to Psarou, a day trip to Delos, and local dishes worth trying.
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Unveiling ancient splendor : A journey through Athens' timeless wonders
Explore Athens with a neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide covering the Acropolis, local cuisine, Plaka and Monastiraki, plus day trips to Delphi and Hydra.
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Discover Mayo : Ireland's hidden gem on the Wild Atlantic Way
County Mayo offers the Great Western Greenway, Croagh Patrick, Achill Island surf, wild deer in Nephin, and lively Westport pubs.
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Discovering Connemara : Ireland's wild and rugged gem
Plan your trip to Connemara, Ireland: hike Diamond Hill, visit Kylemore Abbey, explore Clifden and Roundstone, and find the best beaches.
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Discover Munster : Ireland's hidden gem of culture and natural beauty
Explore Munster, Ireland for the Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, Cork's food scene, and traditional music pubs.
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