sightseeing

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 One-day Sightseeing

Fuji City is located in the eastern part of Shizuoka Prefecture and has a population of approximately 240,000 (estimated...
Japan

Jogasaki Coast Hiking Guide: Walking from Jogasaki Kaigan Station to Izu Kōgen (with Kinme Train!)

The Jōgasaki Coast is located in the east of the Izu Peninsula, where lava flowed from a volcano that erupted 4,000 year...
Japan

Half-Day Walking Tour in Atami City, Shizuoka

We went to Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture which is famous for its hot springs, but we didn't end up going to the springs. We...
Japan

Japanese Wisteria and Azalea Festivals in Tokyo, Kameido Tenjin Shrine and Nezu Shrine

We visited the wisteria festival at the Tokyo Kameido Tenjinsha shrine and the Japanese azalea festival in Nezu shrine. ...
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

Visiting a Kampot Pepper Plantation & Getting to Kep from Kampot: A Practical Travel Guide

Planning to visit a Kampot pepper plantation? Discover how to experience Cambodia's world-famous spice, plus practical transport options and scenic routes to get from Kampot to Kep.
Cambodia

Highlights of Angkor Thom: A Practical Guide to the Ancient Khmer Capital

Angkor Thom, the majestic fortified city of the ancient Khmer Empire, is an absolute must-visit on any trip to Siem Reap...
Cambodia

Angkor Wat Cycling Guide: How to Ride from Siem Reap & Visit the Ticket Office

Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s crowning jewel and a legendary UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a destination that captures the ima...