Things to Do in Honshu

Our experience at a Japanese Ryokan and Onsen

This year we were lucky enough to experience our first Traditional Japanese Inn (Ryokan 旅館 ) and natural hot spring (Onsen 温泉). This is one of our most treasured experiences ever! Harataki...

How to navigate through Narita Airport

If you are heading to Tokyo you’ll land in either Haneda or Narita Airport. Here is some information on travelling through Narita Airport and options for getting into Tokyo. You have the...

Top 3 must see in Japan

When you decide to go to a place like Japan, a place that has a lot of wonderful places to explore. It can be hard to decide what to put at the top of your list as places you must see. We...

15 Unusual Things to Do in Hanoi (Local Gems Guide) in 2026

Most travelers arrive in Hanoi and make a beeline for the same checklist: the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, a water puppet show, maybe a bowl of pho. And don't get me wrong, those things are...

What Not to Do in Vietnam: 13 Things to Avoid

Vietnam is a country rich in culture, the people are friendly, and it is also a great place to travel. However, if this is your first visit to Vietnam, knowing a few basics beforehand will help you...

3 Monasteries You Must Visit in the Cyclades

The history of Greece is intricately linked with the history of its monasteries. Most monasteries' foundation dates are lost in time. Some of the myths regarding their origin include a monk who...