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An adventurous day trip to Huacachina, Peru

By: Bound2explore May 16, 2019

Every time you see a desert, don’t you dream of an oasis? Did you know that Peru has the one and only oasis in South America? This beautiful oasis is located in Huacachina, Peru. If you love adventure, an adventurous day trip to Huacachina, Peru is a must do.

Imagine the rush you will feel through your vein when you ride a buggy at high speed up and down the sand dunes or when you do a sand boarding. Whether it is your first time or your third time, sand boarding will always give you a thrill to remember. But the best of all is at the end of your adventurous day trip to Huacachina, Peru, when you catch a stunning view of the oasis and the town below you from the top of sand dunes, and I guarantee you this is not a fata morgana. This jaw dropping view is real as it can be.

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How to Navigate Tokyo’s Train System

By: bound2explore August 8, 2018

If you have been to New York City and tried to navigate its subway system and trains, you know how intimidating it can be for a newbie. That, until I arrived in Tokyo and realized that Tokyo has so many train lines within the city. While Tokyo subway only consists Tokyo Metro and Toei subway, there are so many other line that operate in the Greater Tokyo. To learn on how to navigate Tokyo’s train system in Japan before your arrival date will make your trip runs smoothly.

First let’s start with the airport. There are two airports that serve the Greater Tokyo. The closest one to the city is Haneda airport and the furthest one is Narita Airport. If you have many luggage it makes sense to fly to Haneda and then take a taxi or airport shuttle to the hotel. But if you fly to Narita Airport, taxi fare will be quite expensive since it is far from the city. Also, if you arrive during rush hour you will be stuck in traffic. Your best bet is to take the train to the city. There are few options you can take. To simplify it, here is a step by step on how to Navigate Tokyo’s train system. Continue reading →

10 Things You Must Do in Budapest, Hungary

By: bound2explore April 30, 2018

You probably have heard the story of Vlad Dracula and Elizabeth Bathory. If you want to trace back the history of these two infamous duo, then exploring the history of Budapest certainly will enhance your travel experience. Imagine, visiting the Buda castle at night while listening to scary story from the past. Not to mention the eerie feeling when you explore the underground labyrinth beneath the castle hill where Vlad Dracula was imprisoned by Hungarian King back in the days. If you are into dark history, then visiting Buda castle should be one of 10 things you must do in Budapest, Hungary. Continue reading →