Sun Moon Lake Day Trip from Taichung, Taiwan
Sun Moon Lake is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Taiwan, with over six million visitors every year. The region’s natural beauty, well-preserved culture, and many activities makes […]
Yokohama Day Trip from Tokyo
Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan, located just south of Tokyo. It’s known for being a massive port city home to an impressive Chinatown, and it’s a popular […]
Hand Luggage Essentials for Long-Haul Flights
Whether you’re preparing for your next vacation or for a long-term backpacking stunt, pay attention to what you pack in your hand luggage. A bad long-haul flight will definitely set […]
Top 20 Things To Do In Seoul – A First Timer’s Guide
Seoul is a dazzling metropolis that has something for everyone. Even after living in Tokyo for 6 months, I was impressed with everything Seoul had to offer. From historic palaces […]
Kamakura-Enoshima Day Trip From Tokyo
Kamakura and Enoshima are separately, two beautiful day-trip destinations from Tokyo. If your time in Tokyo is short, combine the two trips to one in a jam-packed, Kamakura-Enoshima day-trip itinerary! […]
DIY Trip to Nami Island from Seoul
Nami Island is a popular day-trip destination from nearby Seoul, South Korea. The small crescent moon-shaped island was made famous by the wildly popular Korean love-drama, Winter Sonata. Nami Island […]
Six Amazing Tokyo Viewpoints
If you’re looking for the best Tokyo viewpoints, there are more than enough skyscrapers to choose from. Looking down upon the largest metropolitan area in the world, 38 million people, […]
12 More Highlights After 24 Months On The Road
October 2019 marks TWO YEARS since I left the U.S. to start backpacking. Although I did go home for Christmas last year to surprise my parents, the majority of the […]
The Best Trail to Hike Mt. Hallasan on Jeju Island, South Korea
Hallasan Mountain is the highest point in South Korea, located off the southern coast. Hallasan’s volcanic activity millions of years ago is what created its home, Jeju Island. It now […]
Hiking Koyasan in Japan
Mt. Koya, or Koyasan, is a holy mountain in central Japan that is reachable as a day-trip from Osaka or Kyoto. Traditionally, Shinto pilgrims would walk from the base of […]
How to Hike Baegundae Summit in Bukhansan National Park, Seoul
Bukhansan National Park is a must-visit location just outside of Seoul city center in South Korea. The national park is a beautiful escape into nature, it’s free to visit, and […]
Best Treks in Asia
There is no better way to explore the culture and beauty of a country than to embark on a trek through its most scenic and remote regions. When visiting such […]
Visiting The Starbucks Reserve Roastery In Tokyo – All You Need To Know
For Starbucks lovers, the world’s largest Starbucks and the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Tokyo is a sight not to miss during a trip to Japan. For anyone else who loves […]
How to Spend One Day in Hiroshima
Hiroshima is a vibrant city located a little ways down the coast from Osaka and Kobe in Japan. Known for being one of two cities that was devastated by an […]
Naoshima Island, Japan One Day Itinerary
Naoshima, one of the Art Islands in central Japan, is the perfect place to spend a day between Hiroshima and Osaka during your Japan itinerary. Not only can you experience […]
Hiking Mt. Mitake, Day Trip From Tokyo
The immensely popular Mt. Takao day-trip from Tokyo might be a bit crowded for visitors looking to spend time in nature. Mt. Mitake is a perfect alternative day-trip from Tokyo […]
Miyajima Island One-Day Itinerary
Miyajima Island near Hiroshima is a popular day-trip destination for all travelers to Japan. It’s a place to escape into nature, explore beautiful shrines, and admire the famous Miyajima sunset […]
Remembering August 6th, 1945 – The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony
8:15 a.m., August 6th, 1945. The moment the earth stood still for the 350,000 residents of Hiroshima, Japan. During World War II, an atomic bomb, nicknamed “Little Boy,” was detonated […]
Mt. Misen Hike and Observatory on Miyajima Island, Japan
Miyajima Island near Hiroshima, Japan is full of not-to-miss sightseeing spots. Summiting Mt. Misen, the highest point on Miyajima, is no exception, and the views are definitely worth the climb […]
Ultimate Guide to Okunoshima, The Island of Rabbits, Japan
Japan is home to a tiny Island of Rabbits – Okunoshima. “Rabbit island” is only 4km in circumference, easily accessible from Hiroshima, and is covered in friendly wild rabbits. Sounds like paradise, right? […]
Off-The-Beaten-Track Destinations in Southeast Asia for Backpackers
The backpacking trail in Southeast Asian countries is a well-trodden one. Unless you head to off-the-beaten-track Southeast Asian destinations, it may be difficult to find authentic encounters: ones that haven’t […]
Seishun 18 Kippu, the Cheaper JR Pass Alternative
Are you visiting Japan in August, December, or March? With the Seishun 18 Kippu, for 12,050 yen ($110 USD), you can take unlimited local or rapid JR trains on five […]
Visiting Auroville, the City of Dawn, in Tamil Nadu, India
Auroville is an international township located in Tamil Nadu, South India, just a few kilometers north of Pondicherry. The township focuses on “Human Unity”, where citizens of the world can […]
How To Climb Mt. Fuji Independently
The Mt. Fuji summit is the top of Japan, reaching 3776m above sea level. Hiking to the top of Mt. Fuji was traditionally a pilgrimage hike that has become a […]
20 Things To Know Before Hiking the Annapurna Circuit
The Annapurna Circuit is an iconic, bucket-list trek in the Himalayas of Nepal. During the two-week trek you’ll see jagged mountains, glacial plains, and fluttering Tibetan prayer flags. You’ll reach an altitude […]