A lot has changed for Tokyo in the past 56 years. On the eve of the 1964 Summer Olympics, Tokyo was considered something of a backwater. But in the lead up to the Olympics, Japan rebuilt and expanded the city, transforming it into a modern metropolis that was now open to the world. During the […]
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8 Best Romantic Travel Movies
When you envision a romantic travel night out, you probably imagine sipping cocktails under the stars while your feet dip into the waters of the South Pacific in Bora Bora, or sharing oysters and champagne in a chic bistro in Montmartre, Paris, not sitting on your couch at home. But date nights ain’t what they […]
8 Family Friendly Movies for Travel Inspiration
No playdates, no daycare, no playgrounds, no school, no sports—it’s hard being a parent during this time, because kids have nothing but themselves and their family members to occupy them. And while we know that most parents are probably dreading the amount of screen time their kids are consuming right now, sometimes the screen is […]
Destination Specialists Share The Countries That Top Their Bucket Lists
We’re all dreaming about travel right now. At Goway, while we work remotely, we’re still adding to our bucket lists and prioritizing which destinations we’ll want to visit when this is all over. When travel finally returns, we’ll be thrilled to fly across the world to finally cross these destinations off our bucket lists. Until […]
Around the World in Your Kitchen: Reflections and Recipes from France and Japan
I think not being able to go out to restaurants is one of the hardest parts of quarantine. I know there are a million other considerations far more important than whether I get to enjoy a nice meal out, but I can’t help but miss the experience of discovery that comes with eating out in […]
8 Bingeable Netflix Original TV Series That Let You Travel the World
There’s never been a better time to bingewatch a show than right now. We’re all at home, flattening the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic, and hungry to dream about faraway lands in order to satisfy our wanderlust. Since we’re all currently grounded, if you’re like us, you’re going to want to watch some TV shows […]
The Globetrotting Diaries: A Bike Ride in Takayama and Encounters in Nara Park
Japan has always loomed large over my imagination. I grew up playing Nintendo games and watching Pokémon and Dragonball Z after school. As a teenager, I discovered Akira Kurosawa’s samurai movies and learned more about the country’s history and culture. Heck, even the 1999 episode of The Simpsons, “30 Minutes Over Tokyo,” grew the country […]
The World’s Most Liveable Cities As Travel Destinations – 2019
Each year, a number of publications including The Economist, EIU, and Mercer announce “The World’s Most Liveable Cities,” inspiring a flurry of social media sharing and a few inevitable raised eyebrows. One of our favourite lists is the annual Monocle Top 25, partly because it also takes into account just how much fun a city […]
Five Japanese Dishes to Eat in Tokyo
You don’t have to leave Tokyo to experience Japan’s famous culinary prowess. Japan’s capital city is so large and varied that you could spend a lifetime here and not discover every hidden gem or must-try restaurant. That being said, it’s unlikely you will have anywhere near a lifetime to explore. Odds are you’ll only have […]
Japan vs Thailand on a Trip to Asia
Japan and Thailand are the two most popular destinations in Asia for westerners, and if you’re heading to the continent to the first time, you’ll probably head to one of the two. There’s a good reason for this. First of all, Japan and Thailand are easy to navigate, safe, and friendly. They also have long […]