Tales from this vast and complex continent where it often feels you’ve only scratched the surface of what it has to offer.
When travelling to Osaka and Kyoto, most people first think of Nara when they want to do a day trip. But I was actually more excited by the second most common option, a Himeji day …
Japan’s Kiso Valley is the perfect combination of traditional Japanese life and gorgeous natural scenery. The river valley runs from Shiojiri to Nakatsugawa across Nagano and Gifu Prefectures and is dotted with old-fashioned post towns that …
A staple of travelling in Japan is to get around by train. From experiencing the shinkansen—Japan’s famous bullet train— to travelling along the country’s many scenic regional lines, train travel in Japan is a classic …
Kanazawa was a destination that quickly grabbed my attention when planning my Japan trip. What made it stand out to me was that it looked very different to other places I had in mind. Following …
In many ways Matsumoto is a classic in-between Japanese destination. It’s certainly not among the most popular places to go in Japan, but thanks to its original castle, you will see its name pop up …
If you’re a traveller planning on visiting Japan, you’re no doubt going to want to be aware of potential destinations to add to your itinerary. One city you might not know of already is Takayama, …
When travelling to Japan, a place I’ve long wanted to go to, I was either excited for places or really excited for places on my itinerary. Shirakawa village was one of those destinations I was …
The Philippines is increasingly one of the most popular destinations in Southeast Asia. Travellers looking to go island-hopping to visit beaches and jungle have a wealth of places like Bohol and Palawan to choose from. …
Deciding on which islands in the Philippines to visit can be tough, seeing as the country has over 7000 to choose from. At least it was for me when I planned my first trip. While …
Some might think that Malaysia isn’t quite as exotic or amazing as other destinations in Southeast Asia. Maybe because it’s mostly not your standard beach getaway kind of place. But that thinking totally overlooks all …