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)
Pokemon Center Japan: Which Stores Are Worth Your Time
A 2024 ranking of 8 Tokyo-area Pokemon Center Japan stores put TOKYO DX first at 67/70. Here's which flagships earn the detour in 2025.
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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: It's in Fukuoka, Not Wakayama
Yellow Spring Road Japan is 450 km from where most sites place it. Taibaru no Ichō is in Hirokawa, Fukuoka - open 7 days a year, verified address inside.
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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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