25 Kanji You Should Know Before Visiting Japan
I probably don't have to convince you that visiting Japan is a great trip idea. Wandering through Japan on my own remains one of the most beautiful, awe-inspiri... Discover More..
Asia
Posts on destinations, culture, and other stories from Asia, the largest continent in the world, spanning from Japan to Turkey.
Budget Hacks: Traveling in Japan & South Korea for Cheap
This post originally appeared on Savored Journey's "Budget Hacks: Traveling in Japan & South Korea for Cheap", on February 26, 2016. I've covered my experie... Discover More..
Take a 100 Km Walk Through Tokyo With Jacob Laukaitis
Get ready, because you're about to be hit by a serious case of wanderlust.
I once read a beautifully apt quote about Japan, the country that exhilarated and ... Discover More..
My 2015 Travels in Photos
I like to go through my travel journals and photos at the end of the year to see how much has changed from January 1st to the last day. This year I found myself... Discover More..
10 (+1) Best Layover Cities in the World – Travel Experts Roundup
If you are trying to find the best flight deal on your travels, chances are more than once you've had to pick which city you want to spend a long, 6+ hour layov... Discover More..
Where to Discover Old Tokyo
Where should you go when you get tired of the crowded streets, and massive buildings of most Tokyo neighborhoods? Most of Tokyo depicts huge crowds winding thei... Discover More..
Golden Gai: The Coolest Little Bars on the Planet
As I had mentioned yesterday in my little love letter to Shibuya, Shinjuku and Shibuya are quite superficially similar. Both are lively, central neighborhoods w... Discover More..
Shibuya: Why I Loved the Heart of Tokyo
If you are visiting Tokyo for the first time and prefer being in the center of things, you will probably be deciding between the neighborhoods of Shinjuku and S... Discover More..
What is Harajuku Really Like?
Besides being an upscale Tokyo neighborhood, Harajuku is a place that has taken on a life of its own in pop culture, mostly disconnected from its reality (thank... Discover More..
Akihabara: Maids, Arcades, and Manga in Tokyo’s Electric Town
Akihabara's reputation as the central hub for electronics in Tokyo, coupled with it's neon-lit, eye-straining appearance, led to the cool-sounding nickname "Ele... Discover More..