WALLY’S TRAVEL JOURNAL

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Stories from Asia.

Personal travel guides, honest hotel reviews, and local food worth the detour.

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My Day Trip to Suwon, South Korea

One Day is Not Enough to Visit Suwon… While spending a long layover in Seoul, South Korea, back in March. I was searching for…
Visiting Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin Temple

Traveling and Learning Something New If you’re traveling to Hong Kong you got to head over to Kowloon and visit one of the most…
Seoul City Hotel Review

My Favorite Budget Hotel in Myeongdong Seoul Most of the time when I stop over in Seoul I stay at this place called Seoul City…
La A Natu Bed and Bakery Review

The Perfect Spot for a Wedding by the Beach. Private, Secluded and Magical… La A Natu Bed and Bakery is the resort we always…
What to Do in Hongdae Seoul, South Korea

A Cool Place to Hangout Even if You’re Not a Youngster If you’re a college aged student, that loves shopping and fashion be sure…
BP International Hotel Hong Kong Review

BP Hotel – Affordable Hotel in Tsim Tsa Tsui District HK You really don’t need to spend over $100USD for a good clean 3 star…
A Perfect Unplanned Day Trip to Kawagoe Japan

Going Back in Time to the Edo Period I have to say I’m not the sort of traveler who does lots of pre-trip planning.…
Sky Hotel Bukit Bintang Review

One of my favorite cities in another country to visit from Thailand is Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. It’s just a short flight from Bangkok…
Reiah Hotel Otsu Ishiyama Review

The Reiah Hotel Otsu Ishiyama – Just Right for a Visit in Kyoto One of the biggest advice on saving hotels in Japan is…
Himeji Castle – First Day Exploring Japan’s Kansai Region

If you are a big castle fanatic like I am, and you’re wondering which castle I would suggest you visit first in Japan, I…