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Choosing where to stay in Ubud matters more than it first appears. The town spreads far beyond the busy streets around Ubud Palace and the Monkey Forest, and moving only a few kilometres can completely change the character of your stay. I have stayed in several parts of Ubud over different visits, from the lively …
Planning a trip can feel overwhelming — flights, routes, hotels, budgets, must-see spots, realistic daily plans… and somehow fitting everything into the time you actually have. After years of planning trips across Europe and Asia, both short getaways and several months long multi-stop itineraries, I’ve distilled the entire process into 10 clear, practical steps that …
Choosing the right area to stay in Chiang Mai can completely shape your trip.This is a city of golden sunrise temples, little café hideaways, quiet alleys, night markets, and mountain air that feels almost healing — but every neighborhood gives you a different version of Chiang Mai. After staying across the city myself, from Old …