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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
Ostrich Tartare and Tagliatelles Pancakes: A Foodie’s Guide To Lodz
Teishoku and Copernicus: A Foodie’s Guide To Lunch In Krakow
Beeswax Martini and Benedictine Waffles: A Foodie Guide To Gdansk
The Best Place To Eat Mechoui and Sheep Brain In Jemaa El-Fna
Beef Cheeks and Vegan Bigos: A Foodie’s Guide To Lunch In Warsaw
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What's On Your Bucket List
Toyosu Fish Market: The 2025 Traveler’s Guide To The Tuna Auction
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.
Hiking The Narrows Bottom Up Trail + Tips 2025
The Narrows isn’t just any hike – it’s a journey through one of America’s most spectacular slot canyons. Carved over millions of years by the relentless forces of water and time, this 16-mile-long canyon offers one of the most unique hiking experiences in all the national parks.
The Complete Guide 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.
Bucket List: Barcelona Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight
Once upon a time, I was asked by a client if I could fly to Barcelona to shoot a short film.
The Adventurer’s Guide To Wing Walking In 2025
This is an accompanying piece to my story about That Time I Walked The Wing Of Moving Plane. It provides a deeper look into the training sequence involved to get started with wing walking at the Mason Wing Walking Academy in Sequim, Washington.
Salina Turda: The Guide To Romania’s Subterranean Neon Wonderland
Close your eyes and imagine a gaping volume of emptiness and darkness deep underground. Now picture a string of neon lights descending in a geometric spiral down this open space.
Travel Guides & Tips
When Is The JR Rail Pass Still Worth Buying In 2025?
For many years, the JR Rail Pass was one way to save money and experience the efficiency of Shinkansen (bullet train travel) traveling around Japan.
Seville’s Most Authentic Flamenco Shows 2025
From my personal journal. I went to a flamenco show tonight by the river in a small bar with enough seats for maybe 20 people.
Aomori Winter Activities: 8 Unique Experiences To Do In Aomori
Aomori was only supposed to be a short stop at the end of winter adventure in Hokkaido where I’d catch my flight back to Tokyo.
Istanbul Foodie Must Eats 2025: 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.
The Foodie’s Guide To Build The Perfect Nokke-Don In Aomori
If you are a true foodie traveling to Japan, you know the best food experiences are rarely found on TikTok. Leave those long lines for the masses.
The Ultimate Guide: Hiking The Annapurna Circuit Trek 2025
If you’re planning a trip to Nepal, you’re most likely here to do some trekking. And there’s no trek grander than the Annapurna Circuit that takes you up 5416m (17769 ft) and across 220 km (~137 mi) of remote mountains and villages, beginning in Besisahar and ending in Pokhara.
Is The Blue Lagoon (Iceland) Still Worth Visiting 2025?
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.
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.
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.
When To Use Klook To Book Things In Japan?
There’s no doubt that you’ve come across a company called Klook when doing your research in Japan. Travel blogs recommend them and plenty of people who have returned will offer some advice on Facebook groups involving using Klook to buy Shinkansen tickets or to book DisneySea or Universal tickets.
Demystifying The Dolomites: A 2025 Handbook To Planning Your First Trip
For the longest time, I confused the Dolomites with the Annamites in Vietnam. I’ve forgiven myself because, truthfully, outside of Europe and the skiing community, most people didn’t know much about this picturesque mountain range in the Northeastern Alps of Italy –
Albania’s Well-Kept Secret: 8 Things To Do In Ksamil and Butrint 2025
On our epic road trip through the Balkan countries, my friend Lovisa and I saved one of the best spots for last – Ksamil.
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