How to Make the Most of A One Week in Cyprus Road Trip
Why visit Cyprus? Cyprus is a tiny island member of the European Union situated just below Turkey on the map with a rich history dating…
Vacations
10 of the Best Things to Do in Kyoto in Autumn on a Mindful Trip
What is there to do in Kyoto, Japan? After a crazy and amazing few days in Tokyo, we were looking for an experience that was…
Are Japanese Stereotypes True? Let’s Test the Big Ones on a Trip to Japan
Stereotypes abound for different cultures, and in Japan, this is particularly true. One of the fun and educational parts of travel is taking a look…
The Best Reasons to Travel from Tokyo to Matsumoto in the Spring
Most one- to two-week travel itineraries in Japan cover the highlights: Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. In fact, we did that very trip when we spent…
10 of the Best Things to Do in Kanazawa in the Spring
Kanazawa City is located northwest of Matsumoto along the coast of Japan in Ishikawa Prefecture. We spent 2 days in Kanazawa as a very calculated…
What is the Best Nikko Day Trip Itinerary and Is It Worth the Journey?
Nikko is a fantastic UNESCO World Heritage-listed destination for an ambitious day trip from Tokyo in April. Nikko is a town located in the mountains…
Japan by Train: How to Make the Most of a One Week Japanese Itinerary
If you have just one week to spend in Japan, taking the high-speed train is one of the fastest, most scenic, and cost-effective ways to…
19 Weird and Wonderful Things to Eat in Taiwan (and Other Food Experiences)
Food memories always linger the longest for us and this was particularly true when reminiscing about all the things to eat in Taiwan. From street…
Why Costa Rica Birds Are Some of the Best in the World
If you like birdwatching and love to travel, I highly recommend planning a trip to Costa Rica. Costa Rica birds are some of the best…
99 Birds in Uganda to Look For: A Photo Checklist
Discover 99 Uganda birds that we saw and photographed on our 2-week trip to East Africa. Uganda gorilla trekkingis the reason most people visit, but…
Taipei to Hualien Road Trip: 3-Day Itinerary
Most visitors to Taiwan start in Taipei. Many don’t get beyond the city to see Taiwan’s National Scenic Areas but they should. We recently spent…