China announces visa-free travel for UK and Canadian nationals, meaning that travellers from these countries will now be able to travel throughout China for up to 30 days!
Rice for Breakfast is back, with a long overdue Korean entry. Spicy beef ribs, anyone?

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BBC article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c875d3d3x34o
Mark Wiens Daegu video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo-RDfw5kfo
Elephants Hostels, Bratislava: https://elephants.sk/
Manta Sleep: https://mantasleep.com/

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Adam's having a tough time selling his van but is destiny playing a role? He shares some New Zealand van life lessons, demonstrating how quickly things can change. He was also involved in an embarrassing hostel moment along with two hostel guests. Tune in for an episode filled with awkwardness, regret and surprise.

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NZ Working Holiday Visa information: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/work/working-holiday-visas/

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Waitangi Day commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand's founding document, which was signed on the 6th February 1840. Festivals across New Zealand celebrate this national holiday but should they? Adam shares his experience of attending the largest and most significant of all the Waitangi Day celebrations, held at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds where the document was originally signed all those years ago.

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