Author Archives: Jay Meintjes

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Jay Meintjes
Jay is an avid traveller and writer who loves to immerse herself in local cultures and new experiences. She strives to find a new adventure in every day.

An Essential Guide To The Nightlife In Tokyo’s Infamous Ka...

By , 1 June 2020

Kabukichō is one of the liveliest – albeit slightly dodgy – nightlife and entertainment distric...

Explore Hollywood Road In Hong Kong

By , 18 May 2020

Once a popular trading area for merchant sailors, reclamation projects have somehow pushed the ocean...

Bathing In The Holy Waters Of Bali’s Tirta Empul Temple, I...

By , 12 May 2020

It is said the springs that feed Pura Tirta Empul – also known as The Holy Water Temple – in Bal...

Want To See Elephants In Asia? Here’s How To Ethically...

By , 5 March 2020

Taking a ride on the back on an elephant might seem like a unique and exciting experience in Asia. B...

Tokyo’s Haneda Airport: Giving Singapore’s Changi Airpor...

By , 2 March 2020

Formerly known as Tokyo International Airport, when it comes to things to do and see, Haneda Airport...

Jukai Ceremonies & Temple Stays In Koyasan, Japan

By , 20 February 2020

The formal ceremony where one takes refuge in Buddha and receives the guidelines is called a Jukai. ...

A Day With The Pink Dolphins Of Khanom, Thailand

By , 3 February 2020

Khanom’s one of the few places in Thailand not yet over-developed and flooded with tourists, and t...

Going Rouge: The Red Beach In Panjin, China

By , 6 January 2020

Before you imagine cherry-hued sand or Kool-Aid-tinted waters, know that the Red Beach in Panjin, Ch...

The Trek For Wild Orangutans In Bukit Lawang, Indonesia

By , 3 December 2019

Situated on edge of Indonesia’s Gunung Leuser National Park, Bukit Lawang is home to a variety of ...

The Periyar Tiger Reserve In Kerala, India

By , 26 September 2019

Periyar National Park was initially made a sanctuary in 1934, but in 1978 became Kerala’s first ti...