Blessed with an incredibly efficient transit system, not only do trains run like clockwork, they are also insanely clean and safe. A dizzying array of train and subway lines, taxis and buses can take you literally anywhere you need to go but for most travellers, the train will be your best bet as the fastest […]
Japan Travel Guide
A place of zen, over-the-top friendliness, and the best sushi you'll ever have.
There's not a country as welcoming as Japan.  Sure it's expensive here but it's all worth it when you get to experience the Japanese spirit and culture that spans ancient tradition and the modern.
This Japan travel guide will help you plan your next vacation.
When Is The Best Time To Go To Kyoto?
As a traveller, there are a lot of factors that go into the planning of a trip. Sure you could just fly on the seat of your pants and that works for a lot of people but at the same time, you could miss out on a lot of things in Kyoto, Japan if you […]
Best Budget Ryokans in Kyoto
If you’re planning a trip to the culture capital of Japan, you might have caught on that one of the things you have to do is related to your accommodations. Instead of staying in a regular hotel or hostel, what you’re actually looking for is a very traditional form of a B&B called a ryokan. […]
Immerse Yourself in Japanese Culture in Kyoto
Without a doubt, Kyoto is the cultural center of Japan. That’s not to say you can’t get culture and history elsewhere in Japan, but within the ring of the small city center, there’s hidden beauty abound with its temples, parks, and walkways straight out of Memoirs of a Geisha. With 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites […]
12 Day Japan Itinerary – The Ultimate Trip Planning Guide
The essential 12 day Japan itinerary that is jam packed with incredible food, culture, and fun. Japan was high on my list of countries to visit for a long time and when I finally got to go there, it met my expectations in every way and was a dream trip come true. Knowing everything that […]
Review of the Prestigious Conrad Tokyo
A gem of a hotel in the heart of Tokyo As most of you know, I spent 2012 in Asia, starting with Bali and eventually roamed my way up to Japan. As I trotted throughout Asia, I made great use of my Hilton HHonors points and ticked several Conrad properties off my list. I started […]
Backpacking Asia Travel Guide – Lessons Learned
These are the things you need to know before embarking on an epic adventure out to Asia as I did in 2012. Brace yourself though. It’s a lot of information and I’ve tried to summarize and organize it as best as I can. This is my own take on things I learned, things I wish […]
3 Month Backpacking Asia Itinerary
Summarizing my amazing trip to Asia with fully detailed itineraries A lot of you have asked for just a summary of everything I did this summer so I thought I’d slap together the itinerary into one article to make it easier to consume and disseminate. Read more about Asia How to find the best travel deals? […]