I can never stop coming back to Japan. Twice, thrice, or even maybe twice a year! You can never get tired of Tokyo’s amazing food scene and shopping or Kyoto’s cultural sights, but it is really the hospitality of the locals that keep me coming back for more. Everyone is so courteous and treat each […]
Read more "Kyushu: Experiencing a different Japan"It is a land made from volcanic activity, peaking through the ocean surface. It is a lush and fertile soil that allows growth of trees and fruits and tea plants. It is where domestic tourists and foreigners alike spend their vacations on beaches and parks, looking for peace and nature. It is Jeju-do, the largest island […]
Read more "Jeju-do: The great journey up Mount Halla"Hundred-foot waterfalls, scenic coastlines, pristine beaches…all can be found on The Garden Isle that is Kauai, the most laid-back of all the islands of Hawaii. It is also one of the places on the planet that gets the most amounts of rainfall yearly. Everywhere we go is lush and green…grass even grows on sand! This […]
Read more "Kauai, Hawaii: Six days with my GoPro"One of the most memorable moments of our recent trip to Taiwan is the hike we did in Taroko Gorge. Although the beginning of the hike is quite challenging and I found myself wishing I had stayed in bed (“why am I doing this to myself” kind of moment), the feeling is quickly replaced by […]
Read more "Taroko Gorge and Hualien city: Postcard-perfect views"If there was a mountain I always wanted to climb, it would be the famous Fuji-san. Having seen numerous postcard-worthy pictures of the snow-capped peak, with its equally famous blooms of cherry blossom trees at the base, it was my dream to finally experience it with my own eyes. Although staying at the base gives […]
Read more "Mount Fuji: Hiking up Japan’s highest peak"Kamikōchi, literally “where the gods descended”, is a favorite spot for both local and tourist hikers. The beautiful and unspoiled forests really allow you to step away from all the busy hubbub of the city life and breathe in the nature. So last month, on the recommendation of our good friend Nick, we decided to […]
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