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Angela Qin
Slo Discoveries is all about taking the time to fully immerse yourself in the cities you visit. Going beyond the main tourist attractions, this page will inspire you to sip wine on rooftops and wander alleyways for the hottest new restaurants.

Two Days in Hakone – Ryokan Experience
One of our bucketlist experiences when visiting Japan is to stay at a Ryokan. A Ryokan is a traditional hotel which typically also serves a set breakfast or dinner. They often also have onsens which are relaxing Japanese hot springs that adds to the experience. Hakone is the closest town to Tokyo that offers this…

3 Days in Whistler Travel Guide: Perfect For Non-Skiers
Think Whistler is only for skiers? Think again! This mountain town has so much more to offer beyond the slopes. In fact, if you’re not…

5 Days in Bangkok: Shopping, Food, Bars
As the last stop in our Thailand trip, we stayed in Bangkok for 5 days. This travel post will go beyond the main temples and…

3 Days in Kyoto – Temples, Monkeys, Bars
If you’re a first timer to Kyoto hoping to see the main attractions as well as some off the beaten path restaurants, this is the…

Nomadic Hotel Review – quintessential costa rica
Earlier this year, I went on an epic girls trip to Costa Rica and I have to share this amazing hotel we stayed out! The…