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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.
Food
Beef Cheeks and Vegan Bigos: A 2026 Foodie’s Guide To Lunch In Warsaw
Dark Restaurant Poznan: A Foodie Journey Into The Heart Of Darkness
Tartare and Pierogies: The 2026 Ultimate Foodie’s Guide To Poznan
The Best Place To Eat Mechoui and Street Food In Jemaa El-Fna 2026
Cesarine Review: The Closest Thing To Cooking With An Italian Nonna
Reviews
What's On Your Bucket List
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.
Behind The Video: Burning // Inside Burning Man
This is my second Burning Man film. It’s not from a different year. It’s not a remix of the original film.
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.
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 one on a special towel.
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.
The Complete Guide To Hiking Seealpsee And Ascher Restaurant In Wasserauen
A while back, I snuck away to St. Gallen, Switzerland, and rented an apartment for sole purpose of sitting down and editing a backlogged catalog of photos and videos.
Travel Guides & Tips
Where To Stay In Yufuin 2026: Best Onsen and Ryokan Recommendations
Which Area Of Yufuin To Stay In The main parts of Yufuin is quite compact and getting from one end to the other takes only about 20 minutes on foot.
Is It Safe To Use Klook 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.
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‘
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.
11 Beautiful Luxury Hotels With Pools In Seville 2026
For me, the defining draw of Seville is the confluence of cultures over its vibrant history creating a unique culinary scene within Spain, and an architectural style that draws from both the European and Arab world.
The 2026 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.
Chania and Rethymno Base: The Complete Guide For 2026
When it comes to deciding between two major travel towns in a region, I usually know where I stand. But between Chania and Rethymno, I’m genuinely torn.
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.
8 Unique Experiences To Do In Aomori + Day Trips In 2026
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.
Seville’s Most Authentic Flamenco Shows 2026 Edition
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.
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.
Noboribetsu Onsen: The 2025 Companion Guide To Hokkaido’s Hell Valley
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.
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