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NEW ZEALAND Travel Guide • How to Plan a Multi-City Trip (Itinerary, Visa & Hotel Tips)

Yosh Dimen — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:48:26 +0000

New Zealand. Aotearoa. Middle-Earth. Whatever you wanna call it, one thing is the same: it is a spectacular destination. And for many of us, it is a place we have been dreaming of visiting. But how do you start planning a trip to this real-life fantasyland? In this video, we’ll walk you through the essentials

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12 NEW ZEALAND Travel Mistakes You Shouldn’t Make

Yosh Dimen — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 03:12:31 +0000

Vins and I recently traveled to New Zealand. And yes, New Zealand was a dream. Like, ridiculously beautiful. One of those places where you start questioning if it’s even real. But as stunning as it is, traveling around came with a few surprises, missteps, and “Wait, WHAT?” moments we didn’t exactly see coming. Now that

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How to Get Married in AUSTRALIA • Straight & Gay/LGBTQIA+ Wedding Step-by-Step Process

Yosh Dimen — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 03:02:09 +0000

Planning to get married in Australia? Well, we’ve recently just had our wedding there, and in this article, we’ll share with you the full process and requirements, and all the steps that we’ve taken for a stress-free wedding down under! Planning a wedding can be a difficult experience. There’s so much to think about, from

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Beyond Fukuoka: Sample 5-Day Itinerary using JR Kyushu Rail Pass

Yosh Dimen — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:16:59 +0000

Fukuoka might be the face of Kyushu for many travelers, but here’s the thing: it’s just one city in a region that spans over 36,000 square kilometers and includes seven distinct prefectures. That’s a lot of ground—and a lot of culture, cuisine, and jaw-dropping scenery—to pack into a single island. To treat Kyushu as “just

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Top 5 BANGKOK Practical Tips for LGBTQIA+ Travelers

Yosh Dimen — Tue, 27 May 2025 15:54:33 +0000

More than a decade ago, I set foot in Bangkok for the very first time. It was my first solo backpacking trip, but as it turned out, the Thai capital would be bombarding me with a series of firsts. A friend, who had been living in Bangkok at the time showed me around and decided

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Where to Stay in OSAKA & KYOTO? Best Areas and Hotels We Tried

Yosh Dimen — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:18:13 +0000

Osaka & Kyoto – the ultimate Kansai showdown. On one side, you’ve got Osaka: the modern and oh-so-vibrant kitchen of Japan. It’s a city where neon signs and the aroma of takoyaki keep the energy alive. On the other side, there’s Kyoto: serene, elegant, and dripping in history, with temples, tea houses, and that magical

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2025 NEW ZEALAND VISA Application Requirements & Online Process for Filipinos

Yosh Dimen — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:21:25 +0000

How to apply for a New Zealand tourist visa? In this article, we’ll be enumerating all the requirements we submitted and the steps we’ve taken in order to be granted a short-stay New Zealand visa for tourism or visiting family or friends. Please note that this is simply a compilation of everything I know based

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2025 AUSTRALIA VISA Application Requirements & How to Apply Online

Yosh Dimen — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:47:38 +0000

This is our AUSTRALIA VISITOR VISA Application Guide. In this article, you’ll find a list of requirements and the application steps to secure a tourist, business or visit visa online. Note that this is based on our own experience applying for an Australian visa. This is not official advice. For that, please check out the

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2025 AIRASIA PROMOS & PISO SALE + How to Book Successfully

Yosh Dimen — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 16:01:32 +0000

AirAsia has announced another massive SEAT SALE, covering both domestic and international flights from its Manila and Clark hubs! Here are more details about this sale: SALE Period: 10-16 March 2025 TRAVEL Period: 24 March to 30 November 2025 Note that the published rates refer only to base fare, which is NOT inclusive of fuel

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7 Must-Try ZAMBOANGA CITY Restaurants & Food Spots

Yosh Dimen — Sat, 01 Feb 2025 11:29:51 +0000

When we say Zamboanga City is colorful, we’re not just referring to the color-blocked sail of the vinta or the rosy glow of Santa Cruz Grande Island’s Pink Beach. The vividness of Asia’s Latin City goes beyond what the eyes can see. Its intricate history as a settlement and kaleidoscopic mix of cultures are best

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What’s New in Singapore? 7 Irresistible Reasons to Return this 2025

Yosh Dimen — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:11:23 +0000

We all have that one overachiever friend who excels at everything and whom everyone wants to be like. And in the world of travel destinations, without a doubt, that friend is Singapore. Topnotch, well-connected airport? Check. Incredible food? They got it. Clean streets that make us wonder what our barangay would be like in another

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