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Syazwani Baumgartner January 18, 2018 Asia

11 things to experience in Japan

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A day trip to Kanazawa and Shirakawa-go

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Syazwani Baumgartner June 27, 2017 Different trips around the world

10 hotels on my bucket list

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Syazwani Baumgartner February 7, 2016 Asia

Another day in Kyoto with amazing food

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Syazwani Baumgartner February 5, 2016 Asia

A Day Out in Nasu, Japan

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Syazwani Baumgartner February 5, 2016 Asia

Cormorant Fishing and more in Gifu, Japan

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Syazwani Baumgartner February 5, 2016 Japan

Summer in Japan – of Matsuri(s) and Hanabi(…

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Hi, I’m Wani

At the age of 21, I set myself a crazy goal of visiting 100 countries before 30.

On the 11th of July 2014, I stepped foot in Kuwait, my 100th country, at the age of 28, pregnant with our first child.

Having been to 153 countries (as of July 2025), I am now experiencing a new form of travel sometimes with 3 kids in tow, if not solo or with a friend or my partner.

Join us on our many adventures as I hope to inspire all who share my love for travel.

Where I am currently

Basel

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An unforgettable trip to the observatory in La Serena, Chile

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The Masai people of Arusha, Tanzania

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