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Alma Schwarz

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How I Used ChatGPT Instead of Google Flights to Score a Cheaper Trip

Forget Google Flights—ChatGPT just saved me hundreds on airfare. Here are the 7 travel prompts budget flyers are using to find mistake fares, hidden city deals, and flight upgrades.
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All Kyushu Pass Explained: The Best Way to See Japan's Southern Island

Explore Japan's southern island of Kyushu effortlessly with the All Kyushu Pass—offering unlimited train, bus, and ferry travel for international visitors. Flexibility, affordability, and adventure await.
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What to Do in the Cayman Islands: 15 Must-Try Adventures 2025

Discover the 15 best things to do in the Cayman Islands in 2025—from stingray swims to secret caves. Fun, easygoing, and totally unforgettable.
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Step Into Ghibli: Real Places in Japan That Inspired Spirited Away

Discover the real locations across Japan that inspired Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away. From hidden festivals to ancient bathhouses, follow in Miyazaki’s footsteps.
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The History of Nishiki Market: Kyoto's Culinary Heartbeat

Discover the 400-year history of Kyoto’s Nishiki Market, known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen,” and explore how it became Japan’s culinary treasure.
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A Local Food Lover's Guide to Kyoto's Nishiki Market

Take a delicious deep dive into Kyoto’s Nishiki Market — from juicy mochi to sizzling wagyu. Here’s your fun-filled guide to tasting the best of Japan’s historic street food paradise.
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Slow Down in Kyoto: 10 Travel Tips you Should Know

From bamboo forests to tea ceremonies, our Kyoto guide shares 10 easygoing travel tips to help you experience the real Japan.
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Where to Shop in Tokyo: A Local's Top 5 Picks

Discover the top 5 places to shop in Tokyo—perfect for first-time visitors seeking everything from fashion to capsule toys.