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June 1, 2024June 1, 2024East Asia, Japan, Most Popular

40 Weird and Unique Things To Do In Tokyo

Tokyo is the best place in the world to find weird and unusual things to do! Everyone’s Tokyo bucket list should include activities that are uniquely Tokyo, something you can’t […]

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May 19, 2024May 19, 2024East Asia, Japan, Solo Travel

Kawagoe Day Trip From Tokyo

Step back in time to the Edo-era in Kawagoe, an off-the-radar day trip spot for locals coming from Tokyo. Popular day trip destinations from Tokyo include Yokohama, Kamakura, or hiking […]

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May 15, 2024October 27, 2024East Asia, Japan

Experiencing Teamlab Borderless Museum, Azabudai Hills, Tokyo

TeamLab Borderless is a digital art museum in Tokyo’s Azabudai Hills neighborhood. Teamlab is famous for its Instagrammable and interactive art, and for creating fully immersive exhibits for visitors to […]

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May 13, 2024June 17, 2024East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

21 Best Tokyo Hotels Near The Yamanote Line

The quick answer to the question, “where is the best place to stay in Tokyo?” is, “next to the Yamanote JR Train line“. The “best place” or “best neighborhood” in […]

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May 9, 2024June 11, 2024East Asia, Japan

Tokyo Skytree Tembo Deck vs Tembo Galleria – Is The Upper Level Worth It?

Tokyo Skytree is the tallest structure in Japan, and also the tallest tower (not building, but tower) in the world! Coming to Skytree is undoubtedly one of the top things to […]

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May 7, 2024October 1, 2024East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

12 Beppu Hotels with Private Onsen

If soaking in Japanese hot springs is your thing, there’s no better place in Japan to visit than Beppu in Kyushu. Beppu is one of the most popular onsen towns […]

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May 2, 2024June 1, 2024Solo Travel, Southeast Asia, Thailand

30 Days Backpacking South Thailand Itinerary

Thailand fits easily into my top three destinations among all of the countries I’ve visited on my travels. Serene beaches, big parties, local villages, jungles, waterfalls, metropolitan cities… There’s something for […]

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March 15, 2024August 18, 2024East Asia, Japan

30 Cute and Kawaii Things to do in Tokyo

Kawaii culture in Tokyo celebrates all things cute and showcases the city’s playful side. Through colorful food, character cafes, and happy and heartwarming experiences, this list of cute and kawaii […]

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March 11, 2024August 24, 2024East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

25 Cool and Unique Hotels in Tokyo

As the eclectic, colorful capital of Japan, Tokyo is filled with super unique hotels. This list of coolest hotels in Tokyo is sure to entertain, and hopefully inspire, a future […]

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March 9, 2024November 12, 2024East Asia, Japan, Most Popular

Teamlab Borderless vs Teamlab Planets: Which Is Better?

At the top of the list of Tokyo must-see museums and experiences is a Teamlab digital art museum. These unique museums are world-renowned and luckily Tokyo is blessed with two […]

March 6, 2024October 27, 2024East Asia, Japan

Teamlab Tokyo vs Teamlab Osaka: Which Is Better?

Teamlab digital art museums took the world by storm after the opening of Teamlab Borderless in Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan in 2018. Now Japan has a number of amazing exhibits and […]

February 22, 2024March 17, 2024East Asia, Japan

The Perfect Three Days in Tokyo Itinerary

Tokyo is one of the greatest cities in the world, and I feel lucky every day to call this beautiful place home. Tokyo has so many incredible highlights that three […]

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February 19, 2024February 19, 2024East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

10 Artsy and Unique Hotels in Naoshima

Naoshima, Japan is a small, rural island in the Setouchi Inland Sea between Tokyo and Osaka. What makes it special is that it’s an “Art Island”! Naoshima is home to […]

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February 16, 2024August 23, 2024East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

10 Hotels in Tokyo with Private Onsen

Finding a private onsen in Japan is a bucket-list item for many travelers here. Japan’s many famous onsen towns such as Nikko, Hakone, and Beppu are great places to start […]

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February 12, 2024August 18, 2024Tips

12 Travel-Themed Self-Care Ideas

From once-in-a-century pandemics to day-to-day stresses, we all need a bit of self-care to disconnect and unwind. These 12 travel-themed self care ideas will let you relax and recharge your […]

February 4, 2024June 1, 2024East Asia, Japan

Rainy Day Things To Do In Tokyo

Don’t let a rainy day in Tokyo put a damper on your travel plans. Tokyo is such an expansive city with so many things to do – even when you’re […]

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January 21, 2024July 23, 2024East Asia, Japan

18 Ghibli Things to Do in Tokyo

Director Hayao Miyazaki’s iconic Studio Ghibli movies are well-loved in Japan and around the world. There is no better place to experience Studio Ghibli charm and Ghibli-esque activities than in […]

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January 17, 2024March 17, 2024East Asia, Solo Travel, South Korea

15 Things to do in Jeonju, South Korea

Jeonju, South Korea has countless amazing things to do including visiting the largest Hanok Village in the country. Known as the cultural capital of Korea, its Jeonju’s slogan says here, […]

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January 13, 2024March 15, 2024Japan, Spectacular Stays

7 Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan with Private Onsen

Kusatsu Onsen, nestled in the mountains of Gunma in central Japan, is one of the country’s most iconic onsen towns. Travelers to Kusatsu Onsen come to soak in the famous hot […]

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January 8, 2024March 17, 2024Southeast Asia, Thailand

One Month in Thailand Itinerary – The Thailand Backpacking Route

Thailand has so much diversity and beauty to offer travelers with all types of interests that I never get bored of backpacking Thailand. I have no shame in admitting that I’ve […]

January 4, 2024April 5, 2024East Asia, Japan

One Day in Nagoya Itinerary

Nagoya, Japan is a large industrial city perfectly situated between Tokyo and Kyoto. Sadly, Nagoya doesn’t make it on a lot of Japan itineraries because it’s dismissed as just another large city. […]

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December 16, 2023October 1, 2024East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

10 Nagano Ryokan with Private Onsen

Nagano in central Japan is a popular location for experiencing rural Japanese villages, going skiing, enjoying snowy mountain views, and relaxing in onsen hot springs. One of the most common […]

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December 1, 2023October 1, 2024East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

5 Miyajima Hotels with Private Onsen

Miyajima is a gorgeous island in Japan just south of Hiroshima. Although it’s often visited as a day-trip from Hiroshima, I highly recommend staying the night on Miyajima. This allows […]

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October 14, 2023January 1, 2024East Asia, Japan

10 Kanazawa Restaurants with Vegetarian Options

Eating out in Kanazawa and enjoying its unique cuisine is a huge part of experiencing the best of what the city has to offer. Kanazawa is a city known for […]

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October 14, 2023June 21, 2024East Asia, South Korea, Spectacular Stays

10 Best Hanok Stays In Jeonju, South Korea

Jeonju, South Korea is known for its tradition, nature, and its preservation of Korean history and culture. At the center of Jeonju is Korea’s largest Hanok Village, with over 700 […]