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January 13, 2025January 23, 2026East Asia, Japan

20 Best Stationary Stores in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan is a dream destination for stationary lovers and artists. It offers an impressive variety of stationary shops selling unique products with amazing design and quality. Whether you’re looking […]

January 6, 2025June 6, 2026East Asia, Japan

Three Days In Kyoto Itinerary

Kyoto is the cultural capital of Japan, and a must-visit city in a Japan itinerary of any length. Countless cultural heritage sites, incredible temples and shrines, and fantastic markets and […]

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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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July 23, 2024July 23, 2024East Asia, Japan

Kyushu Itinerary: 7 to 14 Days

Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, is known for its natural beauty and for being an off-the-beaten-path Japanese travel destination. During a Kyushu itinerary, you can visit steaming […]

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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 […]

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June 8, 2024May 30, 2026East Asia, Japan

25 Tokyo Restaurants with Vegetarian Options

Eating out in Tokyo is a huge part of experiencing the best of what the city has to offer. Being vegan or vegetarian doesn’t mean you need to miss out […]

Kawagoe Saitama Day Trip from Tokyo, how to get there from Ikebukuro, see the clock tower, candy alley, kane no toki, and Little Edo in Kawagoe, a half day or full day trip from Tokyo

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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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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February 28, 2023October 14, 2023East Asia, Japan

10 Osaka Restaurants with Vegetarian Options

Osaka is a foodie capital of Japan, so eating out in Osaka is a huge part of experiencing the best of the city. Being a vegetarian doesn’t mean you need […]

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

Staying at Miyajima Guest House Mikuniya, Japan

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February 17, 2022October 21, 2022Japan

How To Live Like A Local In Tokyo, Japan

In 2019 I lived for six months in Japan in a Tokyo sharehouse. I made some amazing friends, both local and international, and was able to spend time exploring Tokyo […]

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January 21, 2020November 19, 2022East Asia, Taiwan

Taichung Itinerary – 1 Day in Taichung

Taichung is the second largest city in Taiwan, located on the east coast and home to Taichung International Airport. Even if you don’t find yourself commuting through its airport, there […]

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January 7, 2020November 16, 2022East Asia, Japan

Naoshima and Teshima, Two Day Itinerary of Japan’s Art Islands

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January 2, 2020November 19, 2022East Asia, Japan

Shin Yokohama Ramen Museum vs Yokohama Cup Noodle Museum

Two foodie hot-spots in Yokohama draw both a local and foreign crowd: The Yokohama Cup Noodles Museum, and the Shin-Yokohama Ramen museum. If you are spending a day or more […]

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December 18, 2019June 21, 2025East Asia, Taiwan

Hiking Taroko Gorge National Park Independently, from Hualien, Taiwan

Taroko Gorge is one of the most scenic places I visited in Taiwan. Sharp, forest-covered cliffs jut sky-high around you while a bright blue river flows below. It’s a great […]

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December 15, 2019June 12, 2020East Asia, Japan

Teshima, Japan: Art Island’s One Day Itinerary

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November 20, 2019October 14, 2022East Asia, South Korea

Jeonju, South Korea One-Day Itinerary and Self-Guided Tour

Jeonju, the cultural capital of South Korea, is a charming gem of a town that should not be missed during your South Korea itinerary. Famous for its Jeonju Hanok Village, […]

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November 16, 2019November 19, 2022East Asia, Taiwan

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 […]

November 14, 2019November 5, 2021East Asia, Japan

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 […]

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November 6, 2019November 19, 2022East Asia, Japan

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! […]

November 4, 2019November 19, 2022East Asia, South Korea

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 […]