Travel Plan

Japan

When is the Best Time to Visit Japan? The Ultimate Budget, Crowd, and Season Guide

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

Is Rakuten Travel Really the Cheapest Way to Book Hotels in Japan? (Our Full Review)

Want to score the best accommodation deals in Japan? A British traveler reviews Rakuten Travel, shares a brilliant booking hack, and explains when to use it over Western apps.
Japan

Japan’s Business Hotels Our Ultimate Guide: Which Chain is Best for You?

If you think 'business hotels' in Japan are only for salarymen, think again. For international travelers, they are the ultimate budget hack: sparkling clean, incredibly safe, and packed with unexpected perks like hot springs and free food.
England

Top Day Trips from New Milton Without a Car (Public Transport Guide)

Thinking of exploring the stunning English countryside and dramatic coastlines, but dreading the thought of driving on t...
Canada

Air Canada Overbooking Compensation: What Happens When You Volunteer to Get Bumped (Our $2,000 Voucher Story)

Have you ever sat at an airport departure gate, listening to the crackle of the PA system, wondering what actually happe...
England

Visiting the UK: 11 Things We Can’t Wait to Do on Our 3-Week Homecoming Trip

Heading back to the UK for a 3-week homecoming trip! Discover our slow travel itinerary around New Milton and Cambridge, plus a smart UK shopping list of 11 high-quality essentials that are much cheaper than in Canada.
England

How to Get 33% Off UK Train Tickets: A Guide for the Two Together Railcard, Trip.com Booking, and Easy Renewals

​"Why are UK train fares so expensive?"​If you are planning a trip to the UK from North America, this is likely one of t...
Travel Plan and Preparations

The “Set Menu” Secret: Why It Was Cheaper to Fly to Indonesia Than Just Japan

Planning a six-month journey is rather like solving a slightly complex puzzle. For our upcoming expedition through South...
Travel Plan and Preparations

Smart Flight Booking Strategy: How We Secured Our 2026 World Adventure (Despite Global Price Hikes)

Booking a flight used to be simple: find a good price, click 'buy', and start packing. But in 2026, the game has changed...
England

3 Weeks in the UK with Just a Carry-on: My Sustainable Strategy Using British Charity Shops as a Wardrobe

Can you survive a three-week trip to the UK with just a carry-on? As we board our Air Canada direct flight from Montreal...