Jan 25, 2019 | Asia, Bucket List, Culture, Fashion, Japan, Tokyo
What better ways are there to have an unforgettable cultural experience than exploring the historic Asakusa in kimono? Wearing a kimono has always been on my bucket list for Japan. Although kimono rental is popular in Kyoto or Harajuku or Shibuya in Tokyo, I thought...
Dec 24, 2018 | Asia, Bucket List, Culture, Taipei, Taiwan
All You Need to Know about 2023 Pingxi Lantern Festival, Plus Other Lantern Festivals around Taiwan Imagine the floating lantern scene from the Disney movie Tangled. Have you ever wondered how spectacular it would be if you could “see the light” yourself just like...
Nov 24, 2018 | Asia, Bucket List, Itinerary, Japan, Japanese Small Towns
Japan Winter Itinerary Part 5. All You Need to Know about Winter Wonderland in the Japanese Alps Shirakawago, Japan is a small town located in the remote Shogawa river valley in Gifu Prefecture. Until Shirakawago, together with Gokayama, was recognized as a UNESCO...
Apr 27, 2018 | Asia, Bucket List, Thailand, Where to Stay
Thailand Elephant Sanctuary Volunteer Experience Do you love animals? If you are like me and love to interact with animals up close and personal, an opportunity to volunteer at an elephant sanctuary is a good enough reason to head to Chiang Mai, Thailand. This was THE...
Apr 6, 2018 | Asia, Bucket List, Culture, Thailand, What to Pack
Songkran Festival 2019 | What is Songkran, Best Place for Songkran Celebration, Seven Survival Tips, What to Bring for Songkran & Where to Stay in Chiang Mai for Songkran Songkran Date: April 13 – 15 Songkran Water Festival is the Thai New Year celebration...
Mar 7, 2018 | Asia, Bucket List, Food, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
A Local’s Guide to Kaohsiung Restaurants & Bars After exploring the Kaohsiung food scene one more year since my last post, I’m excited to announce the updated Kaohsiung restaurants list. This growing list of best food and drinks in Kaohsiung covers hidden gems...
