Hoi An is one of those places that immediately feels special! With its glowing lanterns, riverside walks and allies, and centuries-old architecture, this tourist destination in central Vietnam feels a little suspended in time. One of the things that makes Hoi An famous is it’s long history with laterns that were brought to Vietnam in […]
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The Magic of Ha Long Bay When most travelers think of northern Vietnam’s iconic views, Ha Long Bay likely comes to mind — and for good reason. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone karsts and islets. But what many don’t know is that just a
Cruising the Waters of Bai Tu Long Bay: A Hidden Gem of Vietnam – May 3, 2025 Read More »
Stepping into Hanoi felt like stepping into another world — one bursting with color, noise, motion, and energy. The moment we arrived in the Old Quarter, we were hit with a wave of life: tangled alleyways glowing with lantern light, the constant hum of scooters zipping past in all directions, the sizzling sound of street
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Just an hour north of Seoul lies one of the most heavily fortified borders in the world — the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between South and North Korea. Despite its name, the DMZ is anything but demilitarized. It represents the ongoing tension from a war that never truly ended. Though we typically prefer exploring on our
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On my second day in Seoul, I joined a fascinating Airbnb Experience called “Gangnam Tour on Youth and Society.” It wasn’t your typical guided tour, instead it was a deep dive into the complex, high-pressure world of South Korean education and priorities — one that left me thinking about the true cost of success (hope
What is Expo 2025? When I was mapping out Osaka, Japan plans I wasn’t aware of Expo 2025, but my brother mentioned it to us right before leaving for our trip. Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan was a must-visit! We had never been to anything like this so we had no idea what to expect
Passport to the Future: Our Nighttime Journey Through Expo 2025 Osaka – 4/24/25 Read More »
A Day Trip from Osaka to Nara: Bowing Deer, Ancient Temples & Parks Just under an hour from Osaka by train lies one of Japan’s most fun (and touristy) escapes—Nara. It was the perfect day trip to leave the big city behind. When you step into Nara Park, you are greeted by over 1,000 free-roaming
The Famous (and Occasionally Feisty) Bowing Deer of Nara – 4/23/25 Read More »
Hiroshima: A Story the World Must Not Forget Visiting Hiroshima will be unlike any other travel experience on our trip. It’s not just about seeing a place—it’s about feeling it. This city, forever marked by the events of August 6, 1945, has turned unimaginable tragedy into a powerful message of peace. Our day began at
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A Shrine Steeped in Centuries of Spirit If there’s one place in Kyoto that feels straight out of a dream, it’s Fushimi Inari Taisha—home to those iconic orange torii gates that seem to go on forever. Nestled at the base of Mount Inari, this Shinto shrine is one of Japan’s most photogenic and spiritual destinations.
A Morning Among 10,000 Gates: Visiting Fushimi Inari in Kyoto – 4/21/2025 Read More »
1. Slurp Like You Mean It Forget everything your parents taught you about polite eating—in Japan, slurping is not only accepted, it’s encouraged. And we’re not talking delicate, shy slurps. We mean full-volume kind of slurping. It’s considered a sincere compliment to the chef, a sign you’re enjoying the meal, and honestly… it’s kind of
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