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Visiting Lumbini, the Birthplace of the Buddha

Visiting Lumbini, Nepal - the birthplace of the Buddha. | Things to do & see Lumbini

Asia, NepalSavannah FersnerNovember 5, 2018 Comments

What I Miss About Nepal

Ten things that sum up the best part of travel in Nepal. | Backpacking Nepal

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Photo Guide: Walking Safari in Chitwan National Park

Adventure in Nepal | A walking safari in Chitwan National Park is the perfect way to get up close and personal with wild rhinos.

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A Vegetarian's Guide to Eating in Nepal

This guide covers everything you might want to know about vegetarian food in Nepal. Where to find it, what to expect, & more.

Nepal, AsiaSavannah FersnerOctober 4, 2018nepal food, where to eat vegetarian pokhara, where to eat vegetarian kathmandu, vegetarian travel guide, vegetarian travel guide to nepal, nepal vegetarian food, is it easy to be a vegetarian in nepal, vegetarian restaurants nepal Comments

Souvenir Shopping in Nepal

Souvenir shopping tips for Nepal: everything you ever wanted to know about what to buy & what to bring from Nepal.

Nepal, Asia, SouvenirsSavannah FersnerSeptember 7, 2018what to bring from nepal, nepal shopping tips, cool gifts nepal, things to buy in pokhara Comments

A Few Days In Kathmandu

A recap of our time spent in Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital city. // Things to do in Kathmandu // Kathmandu 3 Day Itinerary

Nepal, Asia, A Few Days InSavannah FersnerAugust 20, 2018Comment

7 Reasons I Loved George Town, Penang

Things to do in George Town, the cultural and foodie capital of Malaysia.

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Perhentian Islands: How to Get There, What to Expect, & More

A backpacker’s guide to visiting the Perhentian Islands in Malaysia. Featuring helpful tips such as how to get to the Perhentians, what to expect when visiting the Perhentians, and more…!

Malaysia, AsiaSavannah FersnerJune 23, 2018perhentian kecil guide, where to stay perhentian islands, where to stay perhentians, how to get to perhentian islands, how to get to perhentians, perhentian islands malaysia, perhentian islands malaysia snorkeling Comments

Two Days In Malaysia's Tea Country

Two days spent exploring the gorgeous tea plantations of Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands.

Malacca, Malaysia in Photos

21 photos to inspire you to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Malacca, Malaysia.

Malaysia, AsiaSavannah FersnerMay 5, 2018photos of malacca city, photos of melaka city, photos of malacca, malacca malaysia, melaka malaysia, malacca city, melaka city, what to see in melaka, what to see in malaccaComment

A Few Days In Singapore

A recap of our two days in Singapore.

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Hongfu Temple

A visit to Hongfu Temple - a Zen Buddhist temple in Guiyang, Guizhou, China.

Asia, ChinaSavannah FersnerJanuary 30, 20172014, hongfu temple, temple, zen buddhism, china, guiyang, guizhou, buddhism, asia, monkeys, rhesus macaque, luck ribbonComment

Street Food of Guizhou Province

What to expect of the street food in Guiyang City and Guizhou Province, China.

Asia, Food, China, VegetarianSavannah FersnerDecember 1, 2016food, street food, china, guizhou, guiyang, asia, noodles, rice, tofu, bayberries, hawthorn berries, yams, 2014Comment