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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.

Best timeBest Time to Visit Lake Como: Month-by-Month GuideThe best time to visit Lake Como is May or September — warm, fewer crowds, 15-20% cheaper. Our 2026 guide covers weather,…BudgetLake Como on a Budget: Daily Costs, Savings + Free TipsLake Como on a budget is possible: €53–113/day covers accommodation, ferries and food. This 2026 guide has real prices, cheapest towns and…Day trips12 Best Day Trips from Lake Como (With Train Times + Costs)Plan the best day trips from Lake Como: Milan in 65 min, Lugano in 40 min, Bergamo, Bellagio ferry loop + Bernina…GuideBest Food in Lake Como: 18 Must-Try Dishes + Top RestaurantsBest food in lake como 2026: 18 must-try dishes — missoltini €18, polenta uncia €15, risotto perch €22, Vinsanto Lariano. 15 vetted…ItineraryBest 4-Day Lake Como Itinerary: Complete Hour-by-Hour PlanLake como itinerary 2026 4 days: Day 1 Bellagio, Day 2 Varenna villas, Day 3 Como, Day 4 Lugano. Ferry day pass…GuideBest Lake Como Hotels: 25 Picks by Town (Bellagio, Varenna, Como)Lake Como hotels 2026: 25 best picks across 6 towns, B&B €100, mid €250, luxury Villa d'Este €1,200+. Bellagio, Varenna, Como, Menaggio,…Things to do25 Best Things to Do in Lake Como: Top Picks + Hidden SpotsBest things to do in lake como 2026: 25 ranked activities, Villa del Balbianello €11, paragliding €130, hidden Tremezzo spots and ferry…Travel guideUltimate Lake Como Travel Guide: Bellagio, Varenna + 4-Day PlanLake como travel guide 2026: Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio, Como, Tremezzo, EES May 2026, ETIAS €7 fee, daily budget €100-450, ferry pass €18…GuideBest Food in Tokyo: 20 Must-Try Dishes + Top RestaurantsBest food in Tokyo 2026: 20 must-try dishes, sushi USD 8-200, ramen USD 7-15, omakase USD 100-500, vetted restaurants, etiquette, food tours…ItineraryBest 4-Day Tokyo Itinerary: Complete Hour-by-Hour PlanTokyo itinerary 2026 4 days: Asakusa morning, teamLab afternoon, Shibuya night, Mt Fuji day trip, JR Pass strategy. Hour-by-hour first-timer plan.GuideBest Tokyo Hotels: 25 Picks by Area (Shibuya, Shinjuku, Asakusa)Tokyo hotels 2026: 25 best picks across 8 neighborhoods, capsule USD 30 to luxury USD 1,500+. Shibuya, Shinjuku, Asakusa, Ginza, Roppongi full…Things to do25 Best Things to Do in Tokyo: Top Picks + Hidden SpotsBest things to do in Tokyo 2026: 25 ranked picks, teamLab tickets USD 25, Skytree, hidden Yanaka gems, PokéPark Feb 2026 opening,…