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The Backpack Adventures is going global. I'm happy to announce that our adventures would not be limited to only my country but the whole world! Come and join me as we complete the world map below with our adventures!
Philippines: The Pearl of the Orient

Japan: The Land of the Rising Sun

Japan Diaries Series:

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Kawasaki Good Times World
Awajishima
Himeji City
Himeji Castle

Nara Prefecture

Nara City
Nara Park
Shoboji
Ogaki City
Sunomata Castle

Kyoto Prefecture

Kyoto City
Fushimi Inari Taisha

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