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 (151)
All-Inclusive Resorts Bali: Real Costs and Top Picks
Bali Tropic recently dropped from $699 to $468 per person, but most all-inclusive resorts Bali sells are really half-board, so check inclusions first.
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Sustainable Travel in Japan: Verified Regions and Costs
A week of sustainable travel in Japan fits under $5,000, often well under. Verify regions against the GSTC-recognized JSTS-D standard before booking.
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Are japan guided tours worth it? Costs and best picks 2025
2025 Japan tour packages run $1,500-$6,000+ for 10-12 days; use japan guided tours for rural trails and skip city hand-holding.
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How to Get Around Japan: JR Pass vs Pay-As-You-Go
How to get around Japan without overpaying: since the 2023 JR Pass hike past 50,000 yen, most trips win with IC cards and overnight buses. Run your dates first.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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