Sarah Chen
Sarah Chen is a full-time travel writer and trip planner who has visited 38 countries across 6 continents. Based between Bangkok and Lisbon, she specializes in European destinations, budget travel in Asia, and helping readers plan unforgettable trips without overpaying. Her work focuses on practical, firsthand travel advice - from choosing the right hotel zone to booking tours that are actually worth the money. When she is not writing, she is probably on a ferry to a Greek island or hunting down the best katsu curry in Tokyo.
Travel guideUltimate Vanuatu Travel Guide: Volcanoes, Diving + CostsVanuatu travel guide 2026: Mount Yasur active volcano from $150, world's best wreck dive (SS President Coolidge), 83 islands. Budget $150-250/day. Full…
Travel guidePalawan Travel Guide: El Nido, Coron + How to Get TherePalawan guide: El Nido island-hopping from PHP 1,200, Puerto Princesa Underground River entry PHP 150. Ferry from Manila 18h or flight 1h.…
Travel guideUltimate Sveti Stefan Travel Guide: Montenegro’s Island Hotel + CostsSveti Stefan travel guide 2026: fortified island hotel, pink sand beach, Aman resort from $1,500/night. Stay in Budva or Petrovac. Best May-Sep.…
Travel guideMount Kilimanjaro Travel Guide: Routes, Costs + Success TipsMount Kilimanjaro guide: Africa's highest peak 5,895m, Marangu from USD 2,000, success rate 65%. Best Jan-Mar and Jun-Oct. Full route comparison +…
Travel guideUltimate Porto Travel Guide: Wine, Tiles + CostsPorto travel guide 2026: Ribeira UNESCO district, port wine caves from €10, São Bento tiles, Douro Valley day trips. Budget €70-120/day. Best…
Travel guideRio de Janeiro Travel Guide: Beaches, Christ + Safety TipsRio de Janeiro guide: Christ the Redeemer BRL 87, Copacabana free, Sugarloaf BRL 160. Stay in Ipanema or Santa Teresa. Best Apr-Jun,…
Travel guideLofoten Islands Travel Guide: Fjords, Fishing Villages + CostsLofoten Islands guide: dramatic Arctic archipelago, midnight sun Jun-Jul, hiking from NOK 0. Ferry from Bodo 3.5h (NOK 340). Hotels from NOK…
Travel guideUltimate Valletta Travel Guide: Malta’s Capital, Costs + Top SightsValletta travel guide 2026: Europe's smallest capital, UNESCO World Heritage City, St John's Co-Cathedral €15. Budget €60-100/day. Best Oct-May. Full guide.
Travel guideUltimate Ljubljana Travel Guide: Castle, Old Town + CostsLjubljana travel guide 2026: car-free old town, castle free entry, Europe's 2016 Green Capital. Budget €60-100/day. Day trips Lake Bled, Postojna. Full…
Travel guideNorway Fjords Travel Guide: Which Fjord, How to Get There + Best TripsNorway fjords guide: Geirangerfjord vs Sognefjord vs Hardangerfjord. Oslo to Bergen from €25 train. Best May-Sep. Cruise or self-drive — full breakdown…
Travel guideUltimate Plitvice Lakes Travel Guide: UNESCO Routes, Entry + CostsPlitvice Lakes travel guide 2026: 16 lakes, 92 waterfalls, UNESCO since 1979. Entry €23-40, Routes A/B/C/K. Day trip from Zagreb or Split.…
Travel guideGiethoorn Travel Guide: The Car-Free Dutch Village + Day Trip TipsGiethoorn guide: car-free village of 180 canals, whisper boats €12-18/hr, no roads in old town. Day trip from Amsterdam (2.5hr) or Zwolle…