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Welcome to The Bamboo Traveler, a travel and book blog dedicated to helping you dig deeply into the history, heritage, and culture of a place. Whether it’s through the pages of your passport or the pages of a good book, I’ll help you travel the world, uncovering the history, culture, food, architecture, and natural beauty of some of the world’s most fascinating places.
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Siquijor Itinerary: 4 Days on the Island of Witches
Are you planning a trip to the Philippines? Wondering what to do on the island of Siquijor? In this post, I’ll share with you EXACTLY how to spend your time in Siquijor. This 4-day Siquijor itinerary allows you to experience the island's most...
A Foolproof Japan Packing List for Summer 2024
Are you planning a trip to Japan this summer? It’s gonna be VERY hot! So, you’ve got to make sure you pack the right stuff for your trip. In this article, I’m going to share with you a foolproof Japan packing list that will help you survive the summer heat and all the...
How to Get from the Oaxaca Airport to Oaxaca City in 2024
Planning a trip to Oaxaca, but you’re not sure how to get from Oaxaca Airport to your hotel, hostel, or Airbnb in Oaxaca City? In this Oaxaca post, I’m going to share with you the easiest, cheapest, and safest way to get to the center of Oaxaca City from the airport....
Shirakawa-go Itinerary: Enter a Japanese Fairy Tale
Shirakawa-go makes the perfect day trip from Takayama or the perfect day trip from Kanazawa. It also makes a great stopover when traveling from Takayama to Kanazawa or from Kanazawa to Takayama. Here is my suggested Shirakawa-go itinerary for 1 day. I've also...
44 BEST Things to Do in Quito: Culture, Food & History Lovers
Are you planning a trip to Ecuador and wondering what to do in Quito? Is the city even worth visiting? In this article, I’m going to share with you 44 things to do in Quito for culture, food, and history lovers. You’ll also find my honest opinion about each attraction...
Quito Itinerary for Culture, Food & History Lovers
Are you planning a trip to Ecuador and thinking of spending some days in Quito? However, you’re not sure how to plan your time there. I, too, struggled with planning my Quito itinerary. The city has a lot to offer culture, history, and food nerds like me. During my...
How to Find the PERFECT Place to Stay in Tokyo (Even on a Budget)
Struggling with figuring out where to stay in Tokyo? I totally get it. There are so many neighborhoods and hotels to choose from, and each has its pros and cons. Ginza is central but expensive. Asakusa is cheap but far away. There seems to be no place that checks all...
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28 Books on Vietnam That’ll Give You Serious Wanderlust
If you’re like me and you love to read up on the place you’re traveling to, then you’ll find yourself overwhelmed by all the choices of books on Vietnam. I swear the number of English-language books on this country could fill a small public...
50 BEST Books on Hong Kong
"This is what I fear the most: The skyscrapers remain intact, the countryside hikes still beautiful, and our harbor rippling with night lights; you can still go to work and tweet dumb shit and outwardly you can’t tell that anything is wrong, but the only ones left are...
15 Books on Malaysia That’ll Spark Your Wanderlust
Malaya, with its mix of Malays, Chinese, and Indians, is full of spirits: a looking-glass world governed by unsettling rules. - The Night Tiger (2019) - By Yangsze Choo I visited Malaysia for 3 weeks in 2018 and fell in love with the country and its friendly people,...
30 Books on Singapore That’ll Give You Serious Wanderlust
Travel to Singapore from the comfort of your armchair with these 30 books on Singapore – mysteries, historical fiction, and history!