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  • Kirsty, wearing a white shirt and jeans, sits next to Apo whang od who is wearing a blue tracksuit, green bandana and tribal jewellery. Kirsty is barefaced while Apo Whang Od has her red lipstick. Both are making a heart sign with their thumb and index finger.
    Philippines | South East Asia

    Apo Whang Od – the ugly truth about the viral tattoo

    ByKirsty 26 April 202626 April 2026

    Apo Whang Od is reported to be 109 years old and the last of her kind. She’s never without her signature red lippy and her ‘ghetto granny’ style. She likes to grope her male customers and she truly does have the most infectious giggle. You’ve no doubt seen the viral videos on Insta or TikTok,…

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  • Venice entry tax 2026 – all you need to know
    Italy | Venice

    Venice entry tax 2026 – all you need to know

    ByKirsty 27 February 202617 March 2026

    The easy to understand 2026 updated guide to the daily visitor tax. FAQs and all the essential info.

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  • View of San Marco from the bellw tower of San Giorgio Maggiore. The water is a cerulean blue, contrasting with the terracotta tiles of the roof and the white of the buildings.
    Italy | Venice

    A Venice local’s perspective – My 10 unmissable places

    ByKirsty 6 March 202521 March 2026

    Discover hidden gems, quirky cafes and the instafamous spots of la serenissima. All the must visit places in Venice in one post.

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  • Europe | Italy | Venice

    How to be a responsible tourist in Venice

    ByKirsty 1 March 202522 April 2026

    Wanna avoid being considered for AITA on your trip to Venice? Here’s my local’s guide to avoiding annoying Venetians on your next trip to the floating city.

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  • The brick heart of Sottoportego dei preti
    Europe | Italy | Venice

    Unconventional Venice – 13 oddities in La Serenissima you must see

    ByKirsty 27 February 202521 March 2026

    Explore Venice off the beaten path with the more unusual must visit attractions. See Venice in a way most tourists don’t as you discover gems loved by a local.

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