Jan 14, 2019 | Asia, Japan, Tokyo
Explore Edo-period Japan in Asakusa, Tokyo Asakusa (浅草) is Tokyo’s oldest entertainment district from the Japanese Edo period. Although the area was bombed and heavily damaged during World War II, it was rebuilt to preserve its tradition, making it one of... 
Dec 24, 2018 | Asia, Bucket List, Culture, Taiwan
All You Need to Know about 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 the... 
Dec 4, 2018 | Asia, Culture, Japan, Trip Plan
Japan Winter Itinerary Part 7. Japanese Ryokan and Onsen Tips & Etiquettes This past winter when I traveled through Winter Wonderland along the Japanese Alps, I stayed in two ryokans (Kanazawa Ryokan and Takayama Ryokan). It is a unique way to immerse oneself in... 
Dec 1, 2018 | Asia, Japan, Where to Stay
Japan Winter Itinerary Part 7. Where to Stay in Takayama Takayama Hotel: Ryokan Asunaro Star Ratings: 4 stars Room type: Japanese style with Private Bath Wi-fi: Complimentary Parking: Complimentary Meals: Japanese style breakfast included. Kaiseki ryori available upon... 
Nov 24, 2018 | Asia, Bucket List, Itinerary, Japan
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... 
Nov 21, 2018 | Asia, Itinerary, Japan
Japan Winter Itinerary Part 4. Toyama Japan Guide for First Timers Toyama City (富山) is the capital of Toyama Prefecture in the Hokuriku Region of northern Chubu. Toyama is conveniently connected with Tokyo and Kanazawa via Shinkansen (JR Hokuriku line), and is one bus...
