Japan

Tokyo, Haneda to Bacolod in Philippines via Manila by Air: ANA and Cebu Pacific

Finally, the day to leave Japan as Golden Week approached and prices would soar.On Tuesday, 25 April 2023, we flew from ...
Japan

Cloudy Skies and No View of Mt Fuji… but a Half-Day Tour of Shizuoka City

We are in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture.Time is over here for this temporary return to Japan. Tomorrow we will retu...
Japan

Fuji City Day Trip: Walking from Rose Gardens to Scenic Iwamotoyama Park

Plan your perfect Fuji City day trip on foot! Our walking guide covers historic Hiromi Park, tea plantations, and stunning Mt. Fuji views from Iwamotoyama Park.
Japan

Jogasaki Coast Hiking Guide: Station to Station via the Volcanic Trail

Master the 11km Jogasaki Coast hiking trail! Our step-by-step guide covers the scenic Kadowaki suspension bridge, volcanic lava fields, and the unique Izu Kinme Train.
Japan

Sake Review April 2023

One of the pleasures of going to Japan is enjoying sake (rice wine). We taste a wide variety of sake every time we visit...
Japan

A Half-Day Walking Tour in Atami: Sun Beach, Kinomiya Shrine & Panoramic Views

Looking for the perfect walking route in Atami? Read our half-day slow travel guide to exploring Sun Beach, the 2,000-year-old camphor tree at Kinomiya Shrine, and scenic views!
Japan

Spring Flowers in Tokyo: Kameido Tenjin Wisteria & Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival Guide

Experience Tokyo's best spring flower festivals in one day! Read our guide to the purple wisteria at Kameido Tenjin Shrine and the stunning Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival.
Vietnam

Half-day Tour of Cholon, the Largest Chinatown in Vietnam

Cholon in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is the largest Chinatown in Vietnam. The area was once settled and pioneered by weal...
Vietnam

One Day Sightseeing in Ha Tien

We crossed the border from Cambodia into the city of Ha Tien, Vietnam. From here we will move on to Ho Chi Minh City, bu...
Cambodia

Kep to Ha Tien: DIY Border Crossing | Skip the Tourist Buses for a Half-Price Local Route

How to cross the Cambodia-Vietnam land border from Kep to Ha Tien (Prek Chak / Xa Xia) independently. Learn how to negotiate a local tuk-tuk, navigate latest 2026 visa-exemption rules without scams, and catch a budget "empty return" taxi to your hotel!