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My name is Kien and I’m an international photographer and filmmaker. Over the last 15 years, I’ve traveled to 80+ countries to find the most unique experiences to check off my bucket list. This is where I share my recommendations and what I’ve learned to help you do the same.
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Silfra Snorkeling In Iceland 2026 Guide + Everything To Know Beforehand
In the middle of Iceland is a deep fissure filled with some of the clearest water in the world. On one side is European tectonic plate and the other is North American tectonic plate, separated by just a few meters.
Bucket List: Midnight Hike Up Egypt’s Mount Sinai
Food always taste best when you’re hungry. After hiking to the top of Mount Sinai and waiting for the sun to rise, I’ll add that it tastes even better when you’re not only hungry but cold.
Bucket List: Hot Air Balloon Over Inle Lake In Myanmar
From my personal journal. “Remember this moment, I tell myself. I close my eyes for a few seconds and try to etch the view into my memory.
Ski Dubai: Is The Indoor Snow Slope Worth Visiting?
It’s no secret that Dubai is a statement of excess and luxury. It is home to the tallest building in the world and the largest mall in the world.
Volare! 24 Hours In Polignano A Mare: The Guide To Puglia’s Coastline Gem
Raise your hand if scrolling through your social media feed has you yearning for a beach escape to the crystal clear waters of Italy’s coastline.
Bucket List: How We Broke A Guinness World Record
I’ve always wanted to break or set a Guinness World Record ever since I found the 1994 edition in the school library.
Travel Guides & Tips
First Timer’s Guide To Dublin + What To Avoid 2026 Edition
People love to debate whether Dublin’s worth more than a pint and a pub crawl. Some skip it entirely en route to greener pastures (literally), but stay long enough to stand in the Long Room of the Old Library at Trinity College, walk through Kilmainham Gaol, or pour your own pint of Guinness, and you’ll start to scratch the surface to see what makes this city so memorable.
Lanterns and Teahouses: Day Trip To Both Jiufen and Shifen 2025
Between the rush of Taipei’s morning traffic and the trundling of stalls that signal the night markets coming to life, there’s hardly a moment to breathe in Taiwan’s cornerstone capital.
Trastevere: Where Locals Escape The Crowds In Rome
There are few modern cities in the world that rival Rome as far as culture and history. Despite being a thriving urban capital, I find it mind-blowing that structures like the Pantheon, the Coliseum, and the Roman Forum still exist right in the middle of the city.
26 Must-Know Tips + First Timer Guide To Santorini 2026
Santorini was long on my bucket list. So long, that I worried I’d be disappointed when the time came, especially hearing about the crowds at sunset and the number of daily cruise visitors.
Bored In Istanbul: 17 Different Things To Do In 2025
A first time visit to Istanbul would not be complete with seeing the wonders that are the Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar.
Mabul Island: A Traveler’s Handbook to Diving In Malaysian Borneo
If you’ve only just heard of Mabul Island, you’re in for a treat. This was easily the highlight of my travels in Malaysian Borneo.
Tsugaru Railways Winter Stove Train: Step-By-Step Guide From Aomori and Hirosaki 2026
For me, the Tsugaru Railways train near Aomori, Japan, is one of those beautiful relics of a bygone era whose continued operation is something any traveler can appreciate.
Bored In Antalya: 13 Activities For Friends and Family
While Istanbul is the first city that people think of in Turkey, sun seekers in the know head down to Antalya, the gateway to the country’s southern Turquoise Coast along the Mediterranean Sea.
Is “The Fork” App A Legit Deal Or A Scam?
You might have seen The Fork pop up from time to time when trying to make a reservation for restaurants in Europe or the UK.
Toyosu Fish Market: The 2026 Traveler’s Guide To The Tuna Auction
The first tuna auction of 2026 brought in a new record as a 243 kg (535 lb) bluefin told sold for ¥510 million, roughly $3.2 million.
The 2026 Adventurer’s Guide To Cortina d’Ampezzo
Cortina d’Ampezzo is one of the premier destinations in the Dolomites and an ideal base for some of the best climbing and hiking in the Dolomites.
24 Hours In Yufuin: The 2026 Traveler’s Guide To What To Do, Eat, and See
Yufuin was stop two of my back-to-back-to-back onsen escapade in Kyushu. After taking the overnight Sunflower Ferry from Osaka to Beppu, which technically would be a 4th ‘back‘
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