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Hi, I’m Yasmin and this is the space where I bring you life’s grand adventures and the beauty of travel.

My crafted guides, thoughtful narratives, and photo journals pair together wanderlust and practical advice that I hope will not only inspire you to see the world but see it better.

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Travelling to and exploring Prague

Latest from the blog

Everyone is a combination of the journeys we endure and the roads we decide to take, whether alone or together with our friends and family, here are some of my favourite entries.

The Hagia Sophia, a Unesco World Heritage site in Istanbul
Travel Guide, Turkey

10 Wonderful Things to Do In Istanbul

Planning a trip to Istanbul? This Istanbul guide has got you covered! A mixture of modern and ancient architecture, the magnificent assortment of mosques, is a historical rollercoaster on its own, the stunning Bosphorus River that divides the European and Asian continents…

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Travel Guide, Turkey

The Best Affordable Boutique Accommodations in Istanbul

A comprehensive selection of affordable boutique stays in Istanbul for those who are a bit on a budget —but who still want to stay in a beautiful place!

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The Bosphorous Istanbul view from Galata Tower
A Bicycle in Edinburgh's The Vennel Steps. It's also the film location of Anne Hathaway's movie, One Day.
Travel Tech

Airhub vs Airalo: Which eSIM is Best for International Travel?

While Airhub offers competitive pricing, Airalo has an extensive selection of eSIMs in the market, and a more polished app.

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Travel Tech

Airhub eSIM Review: The Best eSIM Provider for the Most Flexible Plan

God bless the tech gods for creating eSIMs. In this post, I’ve outlined the key details about eSIMs, its benefits and why Airhub could be your choice of eSIM provider.

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Concubine Lane, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Flight cancellation and delays
Travel Resources

What to Do If My Flight is Cancelled? Compensation Explained

Are you caught in a flight delay or a cancellation situation? Find out how to claim for the maximum compensation and refunds, including my personal Qatar Airways anecdotes.

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Travel Resource

6 Travel Insurance You Can Buy Online

Are you looking for a travel insurance that matches with your travel style and the destinations you plan to go to? Find out in this post.

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Travelling in Prague
Mangrove kayaking at Sepang River
Travel Journal, Malaysia

Sepang River | Discovering Mangrove Forest on a Kayak

Collared kingfishers singing in the trees but goes silent as we paddle by. Red, yellow and blue fiddler crabs waving at us from the muddy banks along the river as if dancing and raving in a club.

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Travel Gear

The Moment Everything Backpack (17L): Honest Thoughts

See how the Everything Travel Backpack fits my laptop, camera gear and where I love taking it. It’s the best bag for work, travel and photography.

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Moment Everything Backpack
Travel Guide

7 Best Pet Friendly Hotels in Penang

Penang is filled with history and modernity intertwine to create an unforgettable memory and experience. It doesn’t just offer its charms to visitors but it also welcomes fur babies.

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Travel Guide, Japan

Everything You Need to Know Before You Visit Okinawa

Need to know the absolute essentials before you travel to Okinawa? This handy cheat sheet has got you covered.

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Everything You Need to Know Before Visiting Okinawa
The Goyt Valley, Peak District
Travel Guide

A Short Guide to the Goyt Valley, Peak District

If you’re heading anywhere near the east-midlands region of England, the stunning heather moorlands of the Goyt Valley is a must-visit.

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Travel Guide

How to Actually Road Trip without a Hitch in Australia

Many talk about driving The Big Lap when travelling to Australia. Also known as Highway 1, which skirts the entirety of Australia at a whopping 14,935 kilometres long.

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Camping in, Capel Sound, Australia
Road trip views in Cotswold
Travel Guide

The Ultimate UK and Ireland Route – and How to Plan Your Own

You’ll find a day by day breakdown for up to fourteen days where you’ll be able to use it to build your own itinerary for however long you want your trip to be. The choice is entirely yours.

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Broadhaven Lighthouse

A One Night Stay Along the Wild Atlantic Way

Where there is North Coast 500 in Scotland, there is the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland. An epic coastal route that stretches 2,600 km winding its way down all along the Irish west coast.

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Travel Guide

Everything You Need to Know Before Hiking The Pinnacles

Don’t mind my geeking out on this, but let’s not forget that Mulu’s picturesque rainforest scenery and biological significance have won it a World Heritage status back in November 2000.

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No place is ever as bad as they tell you it’s going to be.
Chuck Thompson
Pet-friendly Hotel Penang

Why I Love Noordin Mews, Pet-Friendly Hotel In Penang

This boutique heritage hotel in Penang is one of the few stays that is pet-friendly.

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Desert Abu Dhabi

A Desert Safari Adventure in Al Khatim ~ Abu Dhabi

Al-Khatim lies between Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. It’s roughly 82km out of Abu Dhabi and 72 km from Al Ain.

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Prague

The Best Attractions to Visit in Prague

In my attempt to make the most of cheap flights and avoid negative aspects of travel, I needed to book, plan my logistics and travel smart.

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Gua Niah

A Weekend Guide to Miri, Sarawak

If you are ever in this part of the world – more so Malaysia, and want to visit Borneo but don’t exactly have more than three days, then Miri is the place.

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Print Shop
#aprintforatree

Yasmin Uurya Planted 3 Trees!🌳

In collaboration with APE Malaysia, and under the campaign A Print for A Tree, a portion of the profit made from every Yasmin Uurya travel print sold, will be donated to their ROAR project.

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Abu Dhabi

3 hour visit to the most iconic museum

The obvious most chill thing to do was to visit the incredible Louvre Art and Civilisation Museum.

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Travel guide, stories and tips from the road

Work from anywhere, one cafe at a time

Every now and then I find myself in one of these cafes – to either meet up with clients or simply catch up with friends.

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How to travel using less plastic and waste

Lets take a trackback. In 2016 I travelled to Phuket which is now an over-commercialized James Bond island.

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The ultimate travel guide for introverts

A lot of times introversion is confused with anxiety and shyness where your brain tricks you into believing

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15 travel apps for travellers in 2022 & beyond

Though there are many who like to pour scorn on the ubiquity of smartphones in hostels, back in the day people used to ask where to eat first.

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Travel Apps for 2021 and beyond
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