Mar 7, 2019 | Asia, Japan, Tokyo, Trip Plan, Where to Stay
10 Best Areas to Stay in Tokyo for Tourists Deciding where to stay in Tokyo for the first time can be overwhelming. Tokyo is a huge metropolitan city with 9.2 million populations spread over 23 wards. The best location to stay in Tokyo can vary; however, you can...
Dec 4, 2018 | Asia, Culture, Japan, Japanese Small Towns, Trip Plan, Where to Stay
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, Japanese Small Towns, 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 14, 2018 | Asia, Food, Japan, Japanese Small Towns, Where to Stay
Japan Winter Itinerary Part 3. Where to Stay in Kanazawa Kanazawa Hotel: Sumiyoshiya Ryokan Star Ratings: 3 stars Room type: Japanese style with Private Bath Wi-fi: Complimentary Parking: Complimentary Meals: Japanese style breakfast included. Kaiseki ryori is...
Oct 1, 2018 | Belgium, Europe, Where to Stay
Best Place to Stay in Brussels: Affordable Hotels While Brussels is a relatively small city, choosing a hotel for first-time visitors can be overwhelming. This guide introduces the best place to stay in Brussels by neighborhood to help plan the first trip to the Heart...
May 27, 2018 | Asia, Coffee & Tea, Hong Kong, Where to Stay
In Search of the Best Afternoon Tea in Hong Kong Speaking of Britain’s cultural influence in Hong Kong’s food culture, there is no better example than afternoon tea (and maybe Cha Chaan Teng – a story for another time). Even after the British left the harbor...