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January 19, 2025June 21, 2025East 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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January 2, 2025September 19, 2025East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

18 Hokkaido Ryokan with Private Onsen

Hokkaido, Japan’s northern-most island, is known for its remote wilderness, snowy ski areas, and beautiful mountains. If you’ve ever pictured yourself in a private onsen, gazing upon the wintery landscapes […]

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October 29, 2024September 19, 2025East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

My stay at Jozankei Yurakusoan onsen ryokan

I recently spent one week in Hokkaido, the northern island of Japan, known for its remoteness and beautiful natural landscapes. My favorite place I stayed during my time there was […]

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September 29, 2024September 6, 2025East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

10 Best Ryokan in Takayama

Hida Takayama, or also referred to as just Takayama, is a charming historical town in Gifu prefecture in Japan. Situated in a rural valley in a mountainous area, Hida Takayama […]

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August 22, 2024March 5, 2025East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

10 BEST 5-star hotels in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan has to be one of the best places in the world to indulge in 5-star hotel luxury. In a country already known for incredible omotenashi, or Japanese hospitality, […]

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June 26, 2024August 24, 2024East Asia, Inspiration, Japan, Spectacular Stays

15 Best Kyoto Ryokan

Staying in a traditional Japanese ryokan should be on every person’s Japan bucket list. Kyoto, Japan, a city known for Japanese culture, history, and tradition, is one of the best […]

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June 22, 2024June 22, 2024East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

Best Hakuba Hotels and Ski Resorts

Hakuba Valley is a winter wonderland located in the Japanese Northern Alps. Known for beautiful alpine scenery and ski resorts, Hakuba village is a must-visit destination for ski and snowboard […]

February 13, 2023June 15, 2025Spectacular Stays, United States

Pod 51 vs Pod 39 in NYC

New York City is one of the most difficult places, possibly in the world, to find accommodation on a budget. With sky-high prices and additional hidden fees, you might think […]

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November 26, 2022November 26, 2022East Asia, Japan, Spectacular Stays

Staying at Miyajima Guest House Mikuniya, Japan

November 11, 2022January 27, 2023Southeast Asia, Spectacular Stays, Thailand

Sherloft Home and Hostel in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Out of the literally hundreds of hostels and backpacker accommodation I’ve stayed in, one hostel sticks in my mind as one of the best: Sherloft Hostel in Chiang Mai, Thailand (now […]

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October 8, 2022November 16, 2022Australia, Spectacular Stays

Staying at the Abbey Boutique Hotel in Warwick, Australia, a converted convent

As part of a long weekend getaway from Brisbane to Stanthorpe, I stayed at the incredible Abbey Boutique Hotel in Warwick, Queensland. This unique accommodation in Australia looks like a […]