sightseeing

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 ...
Japan

We Took a Bus from Kanazawa to Toyama and Walked Around in Toyoma: Local Specialities

It's safe to say that Toyama is not a major tourist destination, but everywhere for me is interesting in Japan and there...
Japan

How to Get from Tokyo to Kanazawa by Shinkansen and 5 Places to Visit: Walking Tour Kanazawa Sightseeing

Kanazawa is the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture and holds many wooden Edo period buildings, a fine castle, shrines and th...
Japan

Visiting Tsukiji Market and Meiji Shrine: Sightseeing in Tokyo with Our Family

Visiting Tsukiji Market is a great place to visit and eat fresh seafood. After Tsukiji Market we took the Metro to Yoyog...
Sharjah

Beyond Dubai: Why You Should Spend a Day in Sharjah (The Cultural Capital)

Sharjah is just a short journey from Dubai and it's easy to get there using public transport from Dubai. Although we onl...
Dubai

Dubai on a Budget: 5 Things to Do Without Splashing Cash

We came to Dubai to spend four nights/three days with my nephew who lives here and my sister who was visiting. They were...
Armenia

7 Places in Yerevan to Visit and to Do

We took the very comfortable night train to Yerevan from Tbilisi and arrived at 06:55. Ruben, a good friend who I had no...
Georgia

Exploring Old Tbilisi: Top Landmarks, Hidden Gems, and Panoramic Views

We spent a couple of days sightseeing in Tbilisi. There's lots to see and do, most of which is walkable. We enjoyed walk...
Georgia

How We got to Vardzia Cave and Monastery Complex and Khertvisi Fortress from Akhaltsikhe

We had a great day out visiting Vardzia Cave and Monastery Complex, as well as Khertvisi Fortress. Vardzia Monastery is ...