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Is Naples Italy Safe?
Slow Travel, Destination Guide Gi Shieh 12/11/24 Slow Travel, Destination Guide Gi Shieh 12/11/24

Is Naples Italy Safe?

Naples is the most dangerous city in Italy but as a tourist, you'll probably be fine. Here's a full guide to safety in Napoli with tips from a solo traveler.

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Sapa Vs. Ha Giang
Destination Guide Gi Shieh 12/7/24 Destination Guide Gi Shieh 12/7/24

Sapa Vs. Ha Giang

Sapa and Ha Giang both known for their stunning landscapes and ethnic minority villages. So how do you know which one to choose?

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Day Trips From Hanoi
Destination Guide Gi Shieh 11/30/24 Destination Guide Gi Shieh 11/30/24

Day Trips From Hanoi

Get out of the city with these top 17 day trips from Hanoi. From majestic national parks and hidden beaches to local handicraft villages, here are the best places to visit near Hanoi!

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Hanoi To Ha Giang
Slow Travel, Destination Guide, Solo Woman Travel Gi Shieh 11/23/24 Slow Travel, Destination Guide, Solo Woman Travel Gi Shieh 11/23/24

Hanoi To Ha Giang

There are four main ways to get from Hanoi to Ha Giang: sleeper bus, day bus, private car, and motorbike. This post will dive into how you can book each of the options and discuss important details like schedules, prices, and safety tips.

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3 Day Hanoi Itinerary
Slow Travel, Destination Guide, Solo Woman Travel Gi Shieh 11/16/24 Slow Travel, Destination Guide, Solo Woman Travel Gi Shieh 11/16/24

3 Day Hanoi Itinerary

From egg coffee to water puppets, this ultimate 3 day Hanoi itinerary will cover everything that you should see, do, and eat during your first visit to Vietnam's capital!

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Is Hanoi Safe?
Destination Guide, Slow Travel, Solo Woman Travel Gi Shieh 11/9/24 Destination Guide, Slow Travel, Solo Woman Travel Gi Shieh 11/9/24

Is Hanoi Safe?

From navigating reckless motorcyclists to walking the streets at night as a solo traveler, here's everything you need to know about staying safe in Hanoi.

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How To Get From Hanoi Airport To Old Quarter
Slow Travel, Destination Guide Gi Shieh 10/12/24 Slow Travel, Destination Guide Gi Shieh 10/12/24

How To Get From Hanoi Airport To Old Quarter

There are four main ways to get from Hanoi Airport to Old Quarter: public bus, airport shuttle, taxi, and private transfer. This article will break down the costs, time of travel, and details for how to use each of the transportation options.

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Ha Giang Loop Tour Review
Destination Guide, Slow Travel, Solo Woman Travel Gi Shieh 6/25/24 Destination Guide, Slow Travel, Solo Woman Travel Gi Shieh 6/25/24

Ha Giang Loop Tour Review

This is an honest review of my 4-Day Ha Giang Loop Tour with QT Motorbikes and Tours through the northern mountains of Vietnam.

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Ha Giang Loop Packing List
Slow Travel, Destination Guide Gi Shieh 5/23/24 Slow Travel, Destination Guide Gi Shieh 5/23/24

Ha Giang Loop Packing List

Prepare for your multi-day adventure through the mountains of northern Vietnam with this ultimate Ha Giang Loop packing list!

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Maokong Gondola Itinerary
Taiwan, Destination Guide, Slow Travel, Solo Woman Travel Gi Shieh 5/20/24 Taiwan, Destination Guide, Slow Travel, Solo Woman Travel Gi Shieh 5/20/24

Maokong Gondola Itinerary

Maokong Village is a quaint town nestled in the mountains surrounding Taipei. Unplug with nature therapy and spend your day exploring the region’s hikes and teahouses. Here’s a full Maokong Gondola Itinerary.

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Is The Ha Giang Loop Dangerous?
Slow Travel, Destination Guide Gi Shieh 5/12/24 Slow Travel, Destination Guide Gi Shieh 5/12/24

Is The Ha Giang Loop Dangerous?

The Ha Giang Loop in northern Vietnam is a favorite among adventure travelers looking to experience untouched landscapes and authentic interactions with locals. But is it safe? Here’s what makes the Ha Giang Loop dangerous and some first-hand safety tips from a solo female traveler.

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The Ultimate Thailand Bucket List
Slow Travel, Destination Guide Gi Shieh 5/5/24 Slow Travel, Destination Guide Gi Shieh 5/5/24

The Ultimate Thailand Bucket List

From ethically visiting an elephant sanctuary to releasing floating lanterns during the Yi Peng Festival, here are the top 10 things to add to your Thailand bucket list.

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3 Weeks Italy Itinerary
Slow Travel, Destination Guide Gi Shieh 4/21/24 Slow Travel, Destination Guide Gi Shieh 4/21/24

3 Weeks Italy Itinerary

From the idyllic island of Capri to the cultural center that is Rome, here's the ultimate guide to spending 3 weeks in Italy as a first time visitor.

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3 Day Itinerary In Hualien, Taiwan (三天花蓮行程)
Slow Travel, Taiwan, Destination Guide Gi Shieh 4/17/24 Slow Travel, Taiwan, Destination Guide Gi Shieh 4/17/24

3 Day Itinerary In Hualien, Taiwan (三天花蓮行程)

Hualien County (花蓮縣) is a mountainous region on the east coast of Taiwan known for gigantic marble boulders, cerulean rivers, pebbled beaches, lush vegetation, and indigenous culture. Earlier this year, I took a 3-day, 2-night trip there and this was my itinerary!

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Where To Stay In Naples, Italy
Slow Travel, Destination Guide Gi Shieh 4/13/24 Slow Travel, Destination Guide Gi Shieh 4/13/24

Where To Stay In Naples, Italy

Where you stay in Naples, Italy can make a huge impact on your travel experience. So accounting for top tourist attractions, metro lines, and safety concerns, here are the top 5 best best areas for first-time visitors to stay in.

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Best Places To Visit In Italy For The First Time
Slow Travel, Destination Guide, Solo Woman Travel Gi Shieh 4/10/24 Slow Travel, Destination Guide, Solo Woman Travel Gi Shieh 4/10/24

Best Places To Visit In Italy For The First Time

While every destination in Italy is worth visiting once, some stand out more than the rest. So if you're pressed for time or money, here are the top 3 places to see in Italy and three that I thought missed the mark.

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Photography’s taken a back seat ever since the rise of short-form video, but I kind of miss it.

Here are some of my favorite photos from 2024. 

1. Butterfly at Taroko Gorge before the Hualien earthquake 
2. View from our stay at 濱海星空渡假屋 in Ta
Inspired by @stufflucywore to make this!

Here’s a quick recap of how my sustainable fashion journey went this year.

I’ve been taking a step back from posting about it because it gets pretty redundant when the core messages just to wear
Nippon~🇯🇵 

Definitely a different experience compared to my last visit in 2017. Much more stressful and saw a lot more negatives to Japanese society this time around but also saw plenty of cute moments and had some heartwarming experiences with th
Moving postcards from Lanyu (蘭嶼)

Took a quick trip out to Orchid Island last month and it’s as beautiful as I remember it to be.

Lanyu is Taiwan’s easternmost island and home to the indigenous Tao people. It’s known for its pristi

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