Osaka turned out to be one of my favorite cities in Japan. I often DIY all my trips, but I came across the Osaka Amazing Pass and it had many good reviews. What caught my eye was the unlimited rides on public transit. Since I was in Osaka for a week with day trips, I…
Kyoto is one of the best places in Japan to see cherry blossoms. During my last Kyoto trip I was lucky to catch the season at its peak—just before the rain arrived. The backdrop of an ancient city with sakura flowers was definitely a special experience I’ll remember. Here are the 7 best cherry blossom…
The first time I visited Tokyo during cherry blossom season, I was able to catch the beginning to mid-peak before heading to Kyoto. Before I flew to Japan, I made sure to research the spots that would be worth visiting even if at mid-peak, plus some hidden gems. Here are all of the cherry blossom…
I’ve been to Singapore nine times now, and it’s easily one of the countries I keep coming back to. I first visited in 2015 while WWOOFing, living and working on a small farm and community project. Beyond the high-rise & modern buildings, traveling to Singapore is like stepping into different countries. Singapore is beautifully multi-ethnic,…
Singapore’s one of my favorite countries to visit. I recently came back from my 9th trip there, but this time I took my parents. I brought them to the must-see attractions that I would show a first-time visitor. They absolutely loved Singapore as I knew they would! There’s so much you could see and experience…
Jeju Island is one of the most popular and memorable filming locations for kdramas, often used as the setting for hometown stories or as a backdrop for vacations and work trips. I’ve visited Jeju three times now, and it’s always fun recognizing familiar spots while watching dramas, or visiting places specifically because they were on…