Sarah Chen
Destination & Culture Writer
Travel journalist and cultural explorer who has lived in four countries. Sarah focuses on destination deep-dives, local culture, and off-the-beaten-path experiences.
Sarah spent three years living and working across Southeast Asia before relocating to Europe. Her writing draws on deep local knowledge and a genuine curiosity for how people live, eat, and celebrate around the world.
Areas of Expertise
- Southeast Asia, Japan, and East Asia travel
- European city guides and cultural travel
- Food tourism and local culinary experiences
- Budget and mid-range travel planning
Writing Approach
Sarah goes beyond surface-level travel tips. Her destination guides include cultural context, local etiquette, and the kind of neighborhood-level recommendations you only get from someone who has spent real time in a place.
Articles by Sarah Chen (95)
Yellow Spring Road, Japan: Hirokawa's Golden Ginkgo Tunnel
Peak color lands November 20-30 across 140 century-old ginkgo, and tour buses arrive at 11AM sharp. Time your yellow spring road japan visit right.
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Spiders in Bali: What Travelers Actually Encounter
Over 60 species share the island, but only one bite warrants a clinic visit. Here's what spiders in Bali actually do, by villa type and season.
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Cat Island Japan: Tashirojima vs Aoshima, Tested
Tokyo day trips to Aoshima cost double Tashirojima and skip lunch entirely. Here's which cat island Japan actually rewards the ferry ride.
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Discover the hidden gem of Katakolo : Greece's charming port town
Katakolo is your gateway to Ancient Olympia, Greek wine estates, and fresh seafood on the Peloponnese coast. Here is what to see and do.
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Discover paradise : Greece's top all-inclusive beach retreats
Compare Greece's best all-inclusive beach resorts across Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, and Kos, with tips on dining, wellness, and day trips beyond the resort.
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Discover Greece's urban gems : A guide to the top cities
A city-by-city guide to Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras, and Larissa covering history, food, nightlife, and what makes each one worth visiting.
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Uncover the hidden treasures of Rhodes : A Greek island paradise
Explore Rhodes, Greece, with a guide to its medieval Old Town, best beaches, local Rhodian cuisine, hiking trails, and practical travel tips.
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Discover Paros : Greece's hidden gem of the Aegean
Everything you need to plan a trip to Paros, Greece: top beaches, villages like Naoussa and Lefkes, local food, and historical sites.
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Unveiling Corfu's hidden treasures : A Greek island paradise
Explore Corfu's Old Town, hike the Corfu Trail, and find the best beaches and local food on this Greek island in the Ionian Sea.
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Discover Crete : Greece's hidden Mediterranean paradise
Plan your Crete trip with this guide to the island's gorges, Minoan ruins, beaches, local cuisine, and the best time to visit.
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Discover Mykonos : Greece's glamorous island paradise
A travel guide to Mykonos covering Little Venice, the best beaches from Paradise to Psarou, a day trip to Delos, and local dishes worth trying.
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Unveiling ancient splendor : A journey through Athens' timeless wonders
Explore Athens with a neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide covering the Acropolis, local cuisine, Plaka and Monastiraki, plus day trips to Delphi and Hydra.
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