I recently got back from my first trip to Japan, which was also my first foray traveling anywhere in Asia. For me, part of the fun of going to a foreign country for the first time is getting out of my comfort zone and experiencing a new culture that’s entirely...
I’ve always wanted to see the cherry blossoms in Tokyo during peak season, and this year I was lucky enough to check that off my bucket list. I loved everything about sakura season in Japan! There are blossoms everywhere you turn, from advertisements to souvenirs, to...
If there’s an unusual animal interaction to be had on a trip, you can count me in! Whether it’s sharks, stingrays, dolphins, swimming pigs, raccoons, parrots, you name it, I’m there. On a recent trip to Japan, I had several animal encounters at the top of my...
I did a lot of research before traveling to South Korea, and of course, I expected to do the usual—see the main tourist attractions, eat the local cuisine, etc. The part of my itinerary that I did not expect was how often I’d be hitting up themed cafes in Seoul. But...
Any time travel experts and seasoned cruise-goers weigh in on their best cruise tips, their responses are all over the board and sometimes downright contradictory. How does a first-timer know which advice is best? First, it’s helpful to know where your priorities lie...
