Japan As a British bloke used to delayed national rail and quiet pints of ale at the local pub, my very first trip to Japan back in the 1990s was a beautiful form of sensory overload. Over the years, travelling alongside my Japanese wife, I’ve watched this incredible country seamlessly blend ancient traditions with cutting-edge tech. […]
Japan If you are planning a journey to Japan, one of the first questions that probably crossed your mind is: “When on earth should I go?” As someone who has explored Japan extensively, I get asked this question constantly by friends from the UK, Canada, and all over the globe. The truth is, Japan changes its […]
Japan Because my wife is from Japan, we make it a point to head back every single year. And without fail, whenever we are there, we love to pack a single backpack each and head off to explore a new corner of the country. But here is the funny thing: whenever we chat about our upcoming […]
Japan Planning a trip to Japan involves a ton of logistics—booking rail passes, securing eSIMs, and mapping out itineraries from bustling Tokyo to the quiet, forested regions of Tohoku. But there is another, often overlooked side to Japan travel prep: cultural and mental preparation. As we prepare for our upcoming slow-travel expedition to Japan, Mai shared […]
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England When we travel, our theme is always to “live like a local,” and there is no better way to experience the real British lifestyle than through its everyday tea culture—something you will never truly find in typical tourist spots. When people think of travel in the UK, they often picture elegant afternoon tea at a […]
Canada Did you know that the province of Quebec is widely considered a global pilgrimage site for craft beer enthusiasts? Montreal, in particular, is home to an incredible concentration of independent brewpubs, each bringing its own distinct philosophy to the pint glass. Having lived in downtown Montreal for a few years, Mai and I spent countless […]
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