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I’m a Malaysian solo traveler who has traveled to over 50 countries…on a waitress salary! Yes, you read that right. My goal is to encourage more people (especially women) to travel solo, regardless of budget.

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Eating Crocodile Meat in Thailand | Ummi Goes Where?

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Tubing in Vang Vieng Laos | Ummi Goes Where?

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Ostrich Farm in Port Dickson | Ummi Goes Where?

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Abseiling in Sungai Pisang, Malaysia | Ummi Goes Where?

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Day trip to Andorra from Barcelona | Ummi Goes Where?

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Drinking Bhang Lassi in Jaisalmer | Ummi Goes Where?

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Kota Bharu travel itinerary

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Visiting the Upside Down Museum in Penang | Ummi Goes Where?

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Taking the train in Europe is not the cheapest way

Taking the train in Europe is not the cheapest way to travel (oftentimes, flying is cheaper), but it sure is the most comfortable! I like the adjustable seat and headrest 😃

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Chilling out in the cobbled old town of Brasov in

Chilling out in the cobbled old town of Brasov in Transylvania, Romania.

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Bran Castle (also popularly known as the Dracula C

Bran Castle (also popularly known as the Dracula Castle) is the most famous medieval castle in Romania and has been on my bucket list for a while. To unravel its mystery, you've got to visit it yourself! 😉

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Peles Castle, Romania - the first castle in the wo

Peles Castle, Romania - the first castle in the world that is fully powered by locally produced electricity.

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Asking strangers to take pictures of you is a hit-

Asking strangers to take pictures of you is a hit-or-miss affair. Sometimes they take postcard-perfect pictures, sometimes they cut your entire head off.

This one's pretty decent, but I kinda wish she had said something about my hair -- not sure what kind of fringe style I was going for here 😅

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Andorra is the world's 16th smallest country, loca

Andorra is the world's 16th smallest country, located between France and Spain. Its capital, Andorra la Vella, is the highest capital city in Europe.

Although most people visit Andorra for winter sports in the mountains, the capital city is quite interesting to see too, and is a popular day trip destination from Barcelona.

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5⁰C. 🥶 I am so not made for cold climates.

5⁰C. 🥶
I am so not made for cold climates.

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Judging from these pictures, you wouldn't think I'

Judging from these pictures, you wouldn't think I'm scared of heights, would you?

Well, don't believe everything you see in pictures 🤭😉

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Hurry up, people! You've got a few more days to en

Hurry up, people! You've got a few more days to enjoy 66% discount at KL Tower.

I booked through Klook.com and got even more discount! If you're a first time Klook user, use my promo code FFKSC to get RM15 off your first booking*.

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