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Shirakawa-go Itinerary: Enter a Japanese Fairy Tale (2023)
Shirakawa-go makes the perfect day trip from Takayama or the perfect day trip from Kanazawa. It also makes a great stopover when traveling from Takayama to Kanazawa or from Kanazawa to Takayama. Here is my suggested Shirakawa-go itinerary for 1 day. I've also...
34 Books on Ukraine: Fiction & Nonfiction
“In many ways, the current conflict is an old-fashioned imperial war conducted by Russian elites who see themselves as heirs and continuators of the great-power expansionist traditions of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union. On Ukraine’s part it is first and...
Panamanian Food: 32 Dishes & Drinks to Try in Panama (2023)
Are you planning a trip to Panama? Wondering what to eat while visiting the country? In this guide, I’ll share with you the most popular and traditional foods of Panama. Hopefully, these ideas will help you know what to order in restaurants. I’ve tried everything on...
Top 30 Things to Do in Boquete, Panama (2023)
Planning a trip to Panama and wondering where to go and what to see? In this travel guide, I’ll share with you all the great things to do in Boquete and Chiriqui province. This list is PERFECT for the curious and intrepid travelers who love culture, history, food,...
48 Must-Read Books on Hong Kong
"This is what I fear the most: The skyscrapers remain intact, the countryside hikes still beautiful, and our harbor rippling with night lights; you can still go to work and tweet dumb shit and outwardly you can’t tell that anything is wrong, but the only ones left are...
Is a Japan Rail Pass Worth It in 2023?
"Is a Japan Rail Pass worth it?" This might be the most important question you are asking yourself right now as you prepare for your trip to Japan in 2023. In this post, I'm going to show you whether a Japan Rail Pass is worth it. Using the itinerary from my first...
How to Find the PERFECT Place to Stay in Tokyo (Even on a Budget)
Struggling with figuring out where to stay in Tokyo? I totally get it. There are so many neighborhoods to choose from, and each has its pros and cons. Ginza is central but expensive. Asakusa is cheap but far away. There seems to be no place that checks all the boxes....
Kamikochi Hiking: The Perfect Day Trip from Takayama (2023)
Looking for an easy and active day trip from Takayama? Want to get out in nature and do some hiking while in Japan? Hiking at Kamikochi is ideal for both inexperienced or physically challenged hikers like me and expert hikers. There’s a wonderful and easy hike with...
A Singapore Itinerary That You’ll Never Forget (2023)
How many days should I spend in Singapore? That was the biggest question I had when planning my first trip to this beautiful city-state. Most blogs suggest an itinerary of 2 or 3 days. However, after a day in Singapore, I realized 3 was not going to be enough. There...
13 Books on Singapore That’ll Give You Serious Wanderlust
Travel to Singapore from the comfort of your armchair with these 12 books on Singapore.
4 Guatemala Itinerary Ideas That You’ll Love (2023)
Are you planning a trip to Guatemala? Looking to backpack around the country? But struggling to put together an itinerary. In this post, I’m going to share with you 4 Guatemala itinerary ideas. These itineraries are ideal for anyone who loves exploring the history,...
Nara Itinerary: An Easy Day Trip from Kyoto (2023)
The historic city of Nara makes for an easy, relaxing, and interesting addition to your Kyoto itinerary. It’s got a lot to see and do for history, culture, and food lovers: giant Buddhas, famous temples and shrines, friendly deer, and great food. Visiting the city is...
What to Pack for Guatemala (2023)
Wondering what to pack for your trip to Guatemala? Struggling to figure out what clothes to wear? In this post, I’m going to share with you my packing list for Guatemala. This list is ideal for 1, 2, or 3 weeks of traveling, going on a yoga retreat, or studying in the...
Kanazawa Itinerary: 2 Days in the City of Samurais (2023)
In this itinerary post, I’m going to show you how to spend 2 days in Kanazawa, a city famous for its stunningly restored samurai and geisha neighborhoods and its fresh seafood. If you’re looking to escape the craziness of Tokyo and the tourist-saturated streets of...
The BEST Ever Guide to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
One of the most unique travel experiences for me in Japan was traveling from Kanazawa to Matsumoto via the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. I could have taken a boring old train between these two cities, but by taking the Alpine Route, I was able to travel at over 2,000...
