{"id":46747,"date":"2024-01-05T21:20:14","date_gmt":"2024-01-05T21:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/05\/2023-round-up-new-paths\/"},"modified":"2024-01-05T21:20:15","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T21:20:15","slug":"2023-round-up-new-paths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2024\/01\/05\/2023-round-up-new-paths\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Round Up &#8211; New paths"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>2023 has been a 12 months~ Lots of journey and new issues occurred, adjustments had been afoot! Here\u2019s my annual <a href=\"https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/category\/blog\/round-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spherical up<\/a> to show that you may get a superb quantity of journey performed even with restricted days off with a full-time job, reflecting on the 12 months that handed and looking out ahead to the brand new 12 months forward.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Total variety of days travelled in 2023: 42<\/h2>\n<p>I had 18 days of go away and managed to stretch it to a whopping 42 days of journey, although to be honest about 7 of these days weren&#8217;t fairly on the clock (extra on that defined beneath), however on the whole from my previous spherical ups, I normally handle about 30+ days of journey together with weekends and public holidays.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Taiwan<\/h3>\n<p>My first journey of the 12 months was courtesy of the Taiwan Tourism Bureau to have fun the Lantern Festival in Taipei. It was a tad moist and gloomy at first of the 12 months, however I did get to pop by locations like <a href=\"https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/keelung-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"28145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keelung <\/a>and Yilan alongside the best way, and spent a number of days exploring Hualien alone \u2013 having fun with its <a href=\"https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/hualien-east-rift-valley-solo\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"36995\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">small cities<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/hualien-east-coast-shuttle-bus-review\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"36997\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coastal sights<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Taipei Lantern Festival 2023 Sign\" class=\"wp-image-39331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign.jpg 1002w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" alt=\"Taipei Lantern Festival 2023 Sign\" class=\"wp-image-39331 eager-load\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" loading=\"eager\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-1000x668.jpg?ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign-960x641.jpg 960w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Taipei-Lantern-Festival-2023-Sign.jpg 1002w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">First time in over 2 many years the Lantern Festival returned to Taipei<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"752\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Hualien Yuli Yufu Bikeway Bridge Me\" class=\"wp-image-37663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me-768x578.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"752\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Hualien Yuli Yufu Bikeway Bridge Me\" class=\"wp-image-37663 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me-768x578.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Hualien-Yuli-Yufu-Bikeway-Bridge-Me.jpg?ssl=1\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chilling out after a day of biking round Yuli<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Cha am, Thailand<\/h3>\n<p>A brief whirlwind lady\u2019s journey to Thailand took me away from busy Bangkok and down the coast to <a href=\"https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/cha-am-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"37170\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cha Am<\/a> as a substitute on the invitation of <a href=\"https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/so-sofitel-hua-hin-review\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"37169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SO Sofitel Hua Hin<\/a>, such an attention-grabbing district for these seeking to escape the crowds.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"999\" height=\"766\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"SO Sofitel Hua Hin Beach Sunset Me\" class=\"wp-image-37260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1 999w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me-600x460.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me-768x589.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"999\" height=\"766\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"SO Sofitel Hua Hin Beach Sunset Me\" class=\"wp-image-37260 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1 999w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me-600x460.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me-768x589.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SO-Sofitel-Hua-Hin-Beach-Sunset-Me.jpg?ssl=1\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunset on the seaside at SO Sofitel Hua Hin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"752\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Phetchaburi Tham Khao Luang Rays Group\" class=\"wp-image-39352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group-960x722.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"752\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Phetchaburi Tham Khao Luang Rays Group\" class=\"wp-image-39352 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group-960x722.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Phetchaburi-Tham-Khao-Luang-Rays-Group.jpg?ssl=1\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This pic of us at Tham Khao Luang Cave seems to be like the duvet of our subsequent album lol<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Taiwan (Offshore Islands)<\/h3>\n<p>Mid 12 months I headed again to Taiwan, however this time to take my first Income collab journey and full my Taiwan offshore island adventures, spending time in <a href=\"https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/xiaoliuqiu-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"37492\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xiaoliuqiu<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/penghu-islands-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"38975\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Penghu<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/taiwan-matsu-islands-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"37491\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matsu Islands<\/a>. There had been some fairly epic moments, from trying out the well-known Fireworks Festival in Penghu (not one in all <a href=\"https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/penghu-hidden-gems\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"37782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Penghu\u2019s Hidden Gems<\/a>) to witnessing some superb <a href=\"https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/blue-tears-matsu-islands-taiwan\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"37806\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Tears motion in Matsu<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"630\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Xiaoliuqiu Scuba Diving Turtle Me\" class=\"wp-image-39297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me-600x378.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me-960x605.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"630\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Xiaoliuqiu Scuba Diving Turtle Me\" class=\"wp-image-39297 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me-600x378.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me-960x605.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Xiaoliuqiu-Scuba-Diving-Turtle-Me.jpg?ssl=1\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Diving up shut and private with sea turtles in Xiaoliuqiu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Penghu Magong Guanyinting Fireworks Red\" class=\"wp-image-39332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red-960x539.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"561\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Penghu Magong Guanyinting Fireworks Red\" class=\"wp-image-39332 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red-960x539.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Penghu-Magong-Guanyinting-Fireworks-Red.jpg?ssl=1\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Watching the superb fireworks at Penghu not as soon as however twice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"749\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Matsu Beigan Qiaozai Blue Tears Beach Wave\" class=\"wp-image-37857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1 1001w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave-600x449.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"749\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Matsu Beigan Qiaozai Blue Tears Beach Wave\" class=\"wp-image-37857 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1 1001w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave-600x449.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Matsu-Beigan-Qiaozai-Blue-Tears-Beach-Wave.jpg?ssl=1\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I&#8217;ll by no means have the ability to cease gushing concerning the blue tears boat experience I took in <a href=\"https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/matsu-islands-beigan\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"38049\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beigan<\/a>, Matsu<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Melaka, Malaysia<\/h3>\n<p>Melaka was a final minute jaunt for journey writing work and likewise simply to get away for a bit \u2013 apart from exploring the historic city centre, I ended up discovering some hidden gems just like the very IG-able Malaysia Heritage Studios and discovering my option to the little island of <a href=\"https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/pulau-besar-melaka\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"38681\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pulau Besar<\/a>, I made mates with an area couple and frolicked with them and their household earlier than heading again to Singapore the subsequent day, how cool was that!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Melaka Masjid Cina Entrance\" class=\"wp-image-39353\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance-960x720.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Melaka Masjid Cina Entrance\" class=\"wp-image-39353 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance-320x240.jpg 320w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance-960x720.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Masjid-Cina-Entrance.jpg?ssl=1\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">There\u2019s lots of structure in Melaka with combined influences, however are you able to consider this very Chinese fashion constructing is an Islamic mosque of all issues?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1002\" height=\"675\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Melaka Straits Mosque Sunset\" class=\"wp-image-39354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1 1002w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset-600x404.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset-1000x674.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset-960x647.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1002\" height=\"675\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Melaka Straits Mosque Sunset\" class=\"wp-image-39354 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1 1002w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset-600x404.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset-1000x674.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset-960x647.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Melaka-Straits-Mosque-Sunset.jpg?ssl=1\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I made mates with a Chinese couple and our seize driver introduced us to a well-liked viewing spot that required a little bit of wading when the tide obtained excessive, and even joined us to see the mosque from right here herself<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Nagano + Niigata, Japan<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s been a very long time since I returned to Japan, and this journey on the shut of summer time simply because the climate cooled was fairly good. I travelled with a superb buddy Y and whereas it was a little bit of a busy <a href=\"https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/driving-in-japan\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"39101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">highway journey<\/a> by way of the countrysides of Matsumoto, Sado Island and Niigata to place collectively content material for Income like my <a href=\"https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/niigata-hidden-gems\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"38762\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Niigata Hidden Gems put up<\/a>, it was helluva lot of enjoyable and we obtained to see lots of cool artwork and eat lots of cool meals. <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1003\" height=\"682\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Matsumoto City Museum Art Yayoi Kusama Pumpkin Me\" class=\"wp-image-39356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1 1003w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me-600x408.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me-1000x680.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me-960x653.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1003\" height=\"682\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Matsumoto City Museum Art Yayoi Kusama Pumpkin Me\" class=\"wp-image-39356 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1 1003w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me-600x408.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me-1000x680.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me-960x653.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Matsumoto-City-Museum-Art-Yayoi-Kusama-Pumpkin-Me.jpg?ssl=1\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the principle causes to go to Matsumoto was to see the birthplace of Yayoi Kusama and a few of her much less well-known works. We had been solely allowed to {photograph} this well-known pumpkin although (I noticed it first at <a href=\"https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/naoshima-art-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"18877\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naoshima<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Sado Yajima-Kojima Tarai Bune Ride Wide Me\" class=\"wp-image-39359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Sado Yajima-Kojima Tarai Bune Ride Wide Me\" class=\"wp-image-39359 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me-728x410.jpg 728w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me-960x540.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Yajima-Kojima-Tarai-Bune-Ride-Wide-Me.jpg?ssl=1\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Riding the Tarai Bune tub boat on a good looking morning! The climate turned nice proper after this~<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tokamachi-House-of-Light-Night-Hole-Yellow-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tokamachi-House-of-Light-Night-Hole-Yellow-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tokamachi-House-of-Light-Night-Hole-Yellow-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tokamachi-House-of-Light-Night-Hole-Yellow-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tokamachi-House-of-Light-Night-Hole-Yellow-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tokamachi-House-of-Light-Night-Hole-Yellow-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tokamachi-House-of-Light-Night-Hole-Yellow-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tokamachi-House-of-Light-Night-Hole-Yellow-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tokamachi-House-of-Light-Night-Hole-Yellow-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tokamachi-House-of-Light-Night-Hole-Yellow-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tokamachi-House-of-Light-Night-Hole-Yellow-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"1334\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tokamachi-House-of-Light-Night-Hole-Yellow-Me.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Tokamachi House of Light Night Hole Yellow Me\" class=\"wp-image-39357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tokamachi-House-of-Light-Night-Hole-Yellow-Me.jpg?ssl=1 1001w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tokamachi-House-of-Light-Night-Hole-Yellow-Me-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tokamachi-House-of-Light-Night-Hole-Yellow-Me-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tokamachi-House-of-Light-Night-Hole-Yellow-Me-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tokamachi-House-of-Light-Night-Hole-Yellow-Me-546x728.jpg 546w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tokamachi-House-of-Light-Night-Hole-Yellow-Me-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tokamachi-House-of-Light-Night-Hole-Yellow-Me-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tokamachi-House-of-Light-Night-Hole-Yellow-Me-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 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40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Tokamachi-House-of-Light-Night-Hole-Yellow-Me.jpg?ssl=1\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">First time I\u2019ve spent the night time in an art work \u2013 James Turrell\u2019s House of Light was a very cool expertise not like some other manner I\u2019ve skilled artwork<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Desaru, Malaysia<\/h3>\n<p>Literally a number of hours after coming back from Japan, I used to be off once more on one other highway journey however this time with household on a fast journey to Malaysia\u2019s Desaru on a a lot much less crowded weekday. I hardly take pix or do stuff on household holidays the place the principle factor is to ensure the nieces and nephews are comfortable~<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"1334\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Desaru Mini Zoo Goat\" class=\"wp-image-39358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1 1001w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat-546x728.jpg 546w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"1334\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Desaru Mini Zoo Goat\" class=\"wp-image-39358 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1 1001w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat-546x728.jpg 546w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Desaru-Mini-Zoo-Goat.jpg?ssl=1\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Baaaaa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">New journey writing alternatives<\/h2>\n<p>2023 has been fairly thrilling general for me as a journey author. I undoubtedly spent much less time than I might have preferred writing my very own weblog posts, however that\u2019s as a result of I used to be engaged on some superior items for different publications, like Singapore\u2019s nationwide broadsheet The Straits Times Life! the place I wrote about Cha am, or a commissioned piece for Virtuoso about Taipei\u2019s historic Wanhua district.<a href=\"https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/portfolio\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20121\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> More in my portfolio<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Straits Times Cha-am: Weekend trip from Bangkok\" class=\"wp-image-37677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\"\/><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Straits Times Cha-am: Weekend trip from Bangkok\" class=\"wp-image-37677 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/print-st-chaam.jpg?ssl=1\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Always thrilling to see my content material in print!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>I even labored on my first journey guidebook task writing about Singapore for the inimitable Lonely Planet as they revamped their guidebooks! Such an thrilling second for me, I\u2019m simply ready to see the ultimate copy in print proper now, although I&#8217;ve performed plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lonelyplanet.com\/authors\/jaclynn-seah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on-line articles<\/a> for them as nicely.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">What\u2019s subsequent in 2024<\/h2>\n<p>2023 has additionally been a somewhat eventful 12 months on the work entrance \u2013 sadly within the second half of the 12 months I obtained hit by layoffs from the full-time job I\u2019d been in for awhile. But on the flip facet I by some means discovered myself a brand new place and shall be beginning that in 2024. Besides a superb pay increase, I now have 21 days of go away as a substitute of the usual 18!<\/p>\n<p>2024 can be going to be a milestone 12 months for me so I undoubtedly need to do one thing cool if doable. It is perhaps a bit laborious to time it for my precise birthday month since I\u2019ll nonetheless be on work probation, however undoubtedly am hoping to do one thing epic afterward within the 12 months. No actual plans at this level, however diving with hammerhead sharks (one thing I skilled within the <a href=\"https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/galapagos-islands-budget-solo-traveller\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"20487\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Galapagos<\/a>) could be very excessive up on the listing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"886\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Sado Rainbow Car Me\" class=\"wp-image-39355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1 1001w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me-600x531.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me-300x266.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me-768x680.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me-960x850.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"886\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Sado Rainbow Car Me\" class=\"wp-image-39355 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1 1001w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me-600x531.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me-300x266.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me-768x680.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me-960x850.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Sado-Rainbow-Car-Me.jpg?ssl=1\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Always an opportunity for rainbows even when issues don\u2019t fairly go your manner, identical to this second on Sado Island the place we tried to outrun the downpour<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>During the pandemic occasions, a few of you would possibly keep in mind that I picked up digital tour internet hosting the place I confirmed individuals round Singapore by way of livestream. <\/p>\n<p>I\u2019d been pondering whether or not to lastly go get my vacationer information license in Singapore so I can formally earn some cash exhibiting vacationers round, however getting laid off set the wheels in movement as I made a decision to chew the bullet and get it performed so I might have one other avenue for freelance work within the 12 months forward.<\/p>\n<p>If all goes nicely, you simply would possibly have the ability to formally make use of me as a vacationer information in Singapore to indicate you a few of my favorite hidden corners of the nation and extra, keep tuned! Drop me a notice in case you\u2019re  to study extra otherwise you\u2019re planning to go to Singapore, am comfortable to see how I might help.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"The Phoenix by Boon (2022)\" class=\"wp-image-35275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"The Phoenix by Boon (2022)\" class=\"wp-image-35275 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theoccasionaltraveller.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Singapore-Street-Art-Joo-Chiat-Boon-Phoenix.jpg?ssl=1\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-16\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I kinda miss doing avenue artwork strolling excursions! It\u2019s laborious to maintain up with the brand new works once you don\u2019t stroll by as usually\u2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n<p><strong>Hope you\u2019ve had an amazing 2023 everybody, and right here\u2019s hoping to an epic 2024! Catch up on a few of my outdated spherical ups right here:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] 2023 has been a 12 months~ Lots of journey and new issues occurred, adjustments had been afoot! 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