For all the great travel experiences out there, few things thrill me more than landing in a new, foreign city with time to play. While Europe spoils for choice with its beautiful and diverse cities, Asia’s urban centres boast their…
The Japanese are famous for their hospitality and politeness. But this is a culture very unlike any you’ll find in the West, or even elsewhere in Asia. As a visitor, you aren’t expected to know any of the rules, however,…
Japan is one of the world’s great culinary nations. In fact, in 2011 it passed France as the country with the most three-star Michelin restaurants. It has gifted us with the wonders of sushi, teriyaki, tonkatsu, and ramen. But the…
They’re great to live in, but would you want to visit? The phrase “most liveable city” pops up in headlines several times a year as numerous agencies including The Economist, EIU, and Mercer all announce their favourites. While totally subjective,…
東京へようこそ！Translated, these characters read, “Welcome to Tokyo!” This bustling capital city is eager to welcome visitors, on their Japan vacation, from across the world. From the moment your flight lands, you can breathe in the atmosphere. The city is both high-tech and…
Japan is a cultural mecca where the modern and traditional coexist with style and flair. Not only is Japan rich in history and culture, it also is a land of contrasting natural scenery and some unique and modern tech parks…
I was invited to travel to Japan last February by Goway and our ground suppliers, and I agreed in a heartbeat. I had always wanted to visit Japan, and had seemingly missed opportunities during my travel career to visit the…
The mountainous region of Nagano looks like a freeze-frame of exploding fireworks. Red maple and yellow ginkgo trees drape the rugged terrain. Clean waters and cool air attract those escaping summer heat. Even a monkey can enjoy the region’s beauty—and…
Three friends, Vincent Urban, Alex Schiller, Alex Tank documented their 3 week trip travelling through Japan in an absolutely top notch video on Vimeo which delivers an exciting whirlwind tour of Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima and Kyoto at the pace and efficiency…
When we talk about bargain destinations, plenty of familiar names come up, including India, Thailand, Morocco, Vietnam, and Mexico. But some of the world’s most infamously “pricey” destinations offer fantastic values. With the US dollar riding high, it’s time to…
There is no better way to begin to know a country than by exploring its unique art forms. Whether it is the delicately drooping blossom of an Ikebana flower arrangement or the bold brushstrokes of a Zen calligrapher, you’re sure…
Eating dinner in a tree pod is unusual for sure, but that’s nothing compared to a medical-themed restaurant with drinks served from an IV drip bottle! Asia might be the world’s weirdest continent when it comes to outrageously themed dining…
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