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		<title>Bum Guns in Southeast Asia: How to Use Hand-held Bidet Sprayer Toilets  When Traveling</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 21:46:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:18:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Planning Your First Solo Trip: A Step-by-Step Guide to Hurdling your Fears of Traveling Alone</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2025 21:06:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>What to Pack for Pakistan &#124; Packing List for Female Travelers to Pakistan</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine Kaaloa]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:39:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="200" height="300" src="https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/what-to-pack-for-pakistan-200x300.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="what to pack for pakistan" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/what-to-pack-for-pakistan-200x300.png 200w, https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/what-to-pack-for-pakistan-401x600.png 401w, https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/what-to-pack-for-pakistan.png 534w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" />Recommended Packing List for Pakistan Traveling to Pakistan can feel tricky for women, than it is for men. It&#8217;s a very conservative and modest country and a little specific in regards to dress attire. Additionally, weather and temperatures change between the cities and it&#8217;s extremely cool going up north. In this post i&#8217;m sharing a...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How to Apply for a Pakistan Tourist Visa for U.S. citizens</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jan 2025 03:21:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>3 Day Chitlang Itinerary: Romantic Things to Do at Nepal&#8217;s Rural Getaway</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine Kaaloa]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:37:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="300" height="225" src="https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/chitlang-kulehkani-things-to-do_00006-300x225.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="chitlang kulehkani dam things to do_00009" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/chitlang-kulehkani-things-to-do_00006-300x225.jpg 300w, https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/chitlang-kulehkani-things-to-do_00006-600x450.jpg 600w, https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/chitlang-kulehkani-things-to-do_00006-800x600.jpg 800w, https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/chitlang-kulehkani-things-to-do_00006-1280x960.jpg 1280w, https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/chitlang-kulehkani-things-to-do_00006-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/chitlang-kulehkani-things-to-do_00006-768x576.jpg 768w, https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/chitlang-kulehkani-things-to-do_00006.jpg 1365w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />&#160; Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Chitlang is a rustic picturesque region in Nepal that offers a serene escape from the bustling city life of Kathmandu. As I&#8217;ve traveled and filmed much of Nepal&#8217;s bucketlist cities and sights, i wanted to switch things up and explore off-the-beaten-path spots. Rather than go to crowded...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine Kaaloa]]></dc:creator>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="225" height="300" src="https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pexels-d-j-kyoto-225x300.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="things to do in kyoto" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pexels-d-j-kyoto-225x300.jpg 225w, https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pexels-d-j-kyoto-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pexels-d-j-kyoto-450x600.jpg 450w, https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pexels-d-j-kyoto-800x1067.jpg 800w, https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pexels-d-j-kyoto-1280x1707.jpg 1280w, https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/pexels-d-j-kyoto-scaled.jpg 1950w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" />Kyoto was the capital of Japan for more than 1,000 years, so there are many historical sites to visit such as temples and shrines. The city has a rich cultural heritage with its traditional arts, crafts and cuisine. Kyoto is also famous for its beautiful natural scenery, including cherry blossoms and seasonal foliage. I&#8217;m sharing...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>8 Things to Know about Eating in Japanese Ramen Shops</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine Kaaloa]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 Mar 2024 21:41:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="300" height="169" src="https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/japan-ramen-tokyo-300x169.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="japan ramen tokyo" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/japan-ramen-tokyo-300x169.jpg 300w, https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/japan-ramen-tokyo-600x338.jpg 600w, https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/japan-ramen-tokyo-768x432.jpg 768w, https://grrrltraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/japan-ramen-tokyo.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />&#160; Ever wanted to eat in a Japanese ramen shop? I have. Pre-pandemic, I  met up with my friend Brian of Ramen Adventures, a fellow YouTuber and ramen expert who gives food tours in Tokyo. As Japanese are proud of their ramen, being a ramen expert is a real thing in Japan. Brian is well-known...]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine Kaaloa]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2024 21:33:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>A Rajasthan Roadtrip (My 8 day itinerary) and Top Places in Rajasthan</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine Kaaloa]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2023 20:29:17 +0000</pubDate>
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