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My name is Kien and I’m an international photographer and filmmaker. Over the last 10 years, I’ve traveled to 70+ countries to find the most wonderful things to check off my bucket list. I hope to share that experience and what I’ve learned to help you do the same.
Food
Beeswax Martini and Benedictine Waffles: A Foodie Guide To Gdansk
Tartare and Pierogies: The Ultimate Foodie’s Guide To Poznan
Beef Cheeks and Vegan Bigos: A Foodie’s Guide To Lunch In Warsaw
Review: Breakfast Bliss At Red Bull’s Hangar-7 In Salzburg
The Best Place To Eat Mechoui and Sheep Brain In Jemaa El-Fna
Reviews
What's On Your Bucket List
Iceland Bucket List: Dry Suit Snorkeling Silfra In The Winter
It was a little hard to wrap my head around it at first, but in the middle of Iceland is a fissure filled with some of the clearest water in the world.
A Virgin Guide To Surviving Your First Burning Man 2024 Edition
It’s been exactly a decade since my first trip to Black Rock City and I’m pretty sure that I’m no longer carrying any playa dust on my body.
Bucket List: Yankee Doodle Canyoning In Zion
1. Brick It: verb \ ‘brik it \ : To “Brick it” is to “sh*t a brick”, where one is scared to the point that one not only loses control of their bowels, they lose control epically, resulting in something akin to a brick being dispelled and left behind.
The Complete Guide To Celebrating Holi In Pushkar 2025
The Holi Festival, also known as the Festival of Color, is celebrated throughout India, but the traditions and festivities vary from region to region.
Hiking Seealpsee And Ascher Restaurant In Wasserauen
A couple of months ago, I snuck away to St. Gallen, Switzerland, for some editing. Despite the allure of the nearby Swiss Alps, I stuck to my plan to stay put and edit.
453 Unique Ideas For A Bucket List
453 Unique Ideas For Your Bucket List The Bucket List is a collection of experiences and things you want to do before you kick the proverbial bucket and leave this world.
Travel Guides & Tips
Noboribetsu Onsen: The Companion Guide To Hokkaido’s Hell Valley 2024
On my latest trip to Japan, I traveled to Hokkaido and the northernmost parts of Honshu, in search of unique onsen (“hot springs”) bathing experiences.
Japanese Snow Monkeys: A Complete Guide To Visiting Jigokudani Monkey Park
You’ve probably seen the photograph – a fluffy money sitting eyes closed, its wet coat of fur, thick and plush, is clumped and frosted at the tips in snow.
WOW Porto: 8 Local Insider Tips for Porto
The WOW Cultural District in Porto is one of most ambitious city projects in years turning an old warehouse area in the historic district of Vila Nova de Gaia into a spanning modern complex with 7 unique museums and a plethora of restaurants and cafes.
Conquering Angkor Wat: The Cheat Sheet Guide To Cambodia’s Ancient City
Angkor Wat, the crown jewel of Cambodia’s ancient Khmer Empire, and the country’s main draw for millions of visitors each year.
Toyosu Fish Market: The Traveler’s Guide To The Tuna Auction 2024
In October of 2018, as part of overhauling an aged infrastructure and addressing the needs for modernization and future development, Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market was moved to its new home at the Toyosu Market complex.
Albania’s Well-Kept Secret: 8 Things To Do In Ksamil and Butrint 2024
On our epic road trip through the Balkan countries, my friend Lovisa and I saved one of the best spots for last – Ksamil.
How To Get To Lago di Sorapis In The Dolomites
If you’re looking for a very manageable sunrise hike, without the crowds, while staying in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Lago di Sorapis is an exceptional choice.
Istanbul Foodie Must Eats 2024: 16 Things To Try And Where To Eat Them
When you get to Istanbul, the ubiqutous kebab and decadent baklava will be waiting for you – but that should just be the start of your culinary adventure.
A 54-Page Guide To Better Travel Photography
You’ve booked your flight and packed your bags for that big trip. Passport. Check. Travel towel. Check. Camera. Check. That last one is important.
The Adventurer’s Guide To Cortina d’Ampezzo 2024
Cortina d’Ampezzo is one of the premier destinations in the Dolomites and an ideal home base for some of the best climbing and hiking in the Dolomites.
Is The Blue Lagoon (Iceland) Still Worth Visiting 2024?
Before my trip to Iceland, I asked, in a travel forum, whether the Blue Lagoon was worth visiting. The result was a passionate but divided debate with great arguments on both sides.
The Complete Guide To Shibu Onsen And The Nine Bathhouses
In March, I spent two days relaxing in a small village called Shiba Onsen. There, I completed a local tradition of visiting all nine public bathhouses and getting a stamp at each on a special towel.