Travel Plan

Japan

2-Week Japan Itinerary: 3 Best Routes Based on Your Flights

A two-week holiday—or 14 days on the ground—is the absolute sweet spot for your first adventure to Japan. It gives you just enough time to tick off the frantic mega-cities, immerse yourself in ancient timber temples, and still have breathing room to head off the beaten path into the breathtaking countryside. However, the biggest mistake […]

Japan

How to Choose Flights to Japan: Airport and Planning Guide for First-Time Visitors

Planning your first adventure to Japan is incredibly exciting, but the moment you sit down to book your flights, reality hits. Should you fly into Tokyo or Osaka? What on earth is a multi-city open-jaw ticket, and is it worth the extra cash? And when booking a flight to Tokyo, why does the search engine […]

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...