Exotic is often used when describing Asia. An amazingly diverse continent, a land of mystery, legend, and a place where you can experience culture at its most magnificent.
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…
We’re all streaming movies and TV shows from home as we wait out this pandemic. Luckily, movies can be pretty good at scratching our travel itch, if only temporarily. So while we can’t head globetrotting at the moment, we can…
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…
If you love to travel, odds are you also love the movies. Movies shape how we see the world and specifically places beyond the horizon we’ve never been to. They feed a love of travel as watching a movie set…
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.…
In recent years there’s been an increasing amount of media coverage surrounding elephant tourism. While everyone has an opinion on the issue, there’s also an overwhelming desire to not only see these beautiful creatures, but interact with something so magnificent.…
In a city as large as Beijing, it’s hard to prioritize. Temples here, modern wonders there. And oh, did you hear about that massive wall to the north? Since it’s likely you’ll be overwhelmed by all the history and culture…
Guide book giant Lonely Planet has unveiled its picks for the top destinations of 2020. Each year, the anticipated top 10 showcases outstanding destinations having their moment, including countries, cities, and regions of travel. While we’d love to explore them…
Few cities reward a food odyssey more than Bangkok, where you can find new culinary delights at seemingly every food stall and restaurant in the city. A trip through the whole of Thailand is immensely rewarding if you have the…
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…
On China tours, many of the star attractions speak for themselves. If you’re planning a trip to China, the grandeur of the Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven, the Forbidden City, and the Terracotta Army are already etched on your…
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…
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