sightseeing

Vietnam

One Day in Hue: The Best Walking Route for History and Food Lovers

Explore Hue beyond the famous Citadel. From cycling 40km through peaceful rural trails along the Perfume River to finding the cheapest 2-litre beer in town, here is our guide to a local experience in Hue.
Vietnam

Dong Hoi: Meeting Friends and Sightseeing

We spent a few days staying at a friend's hotel in Dong Hoi and exploring the area. Most of the time was spent eating an...
Japan

Sakurajima Island Tour in Rain, We were Super Lucky!

Sakurajima Island is only a 15 minute ferry ride away from Kagoshima and it's volcano is very much active. We noticed th...
Japan

Kagoshima Walking Tour and Stand Up Bar

Our week travelling through Kyushu Island was amazing with a final stop in Kagoshima and a ferry trip over to Sakurajima...
Japan

Kumamoto City Walking Tour: Kumamoto Castle, Kumamoto City Hall, Suizenji Jojuen (Gardens) and Lafcadio Hearn’s house

I really enjoyed wandering around Kumamoto and visiting the top spots at the Castle and the Suizenji Jojuen (Gardens). T...
Japan

Visiting Nagasaki Day 2: Glover Garden and the Best City Views

We had a busy day of sightseeing on Day 2 in Nagasaki which involved a lot of walking up and down hills. Nagasaki is def...
Japan

Visiting Nagasaki Day 1: Peace Memorial Park and Love Hotel Experience

We spent two very enjoyable days in Nagasaki. It was essential to take the time to visit the Peace Park and Nagasaki Ato...
Japan

Kawagoe Day Trip from Tokyo: A Guide to the “Little Edo” and Sake Testing

Kawagoe, often called "Little Edo," is one of the best day trips you can take from central Tokyo. It’s famous for its Ku...
Japan

Beyond the Tourist Spots: A Friday in Tokyo from Korean Lunch to Shinbashi Nightlife

Forget the standard guidebook routes. Join us for a Friday in Tokyo as we explore the historic streets of Asakusa, enjoy an authentic lunch in Korean Town, and end the night like a local—drinking at a standing bar in Shinbashi among the city's busy salarymen.
Japan

How to Get to Nikko from Utsunomiya where We Stayed, and Sightseeing Toshogu Shrine

When visiting Nikko we decided to base ourselves in Utsunomiya because the accommodation was much cheaper and we had to ...