Japan
The Flying Honu – First Class on ANA's A380 🐢 ✈️
One of my bucket list flights was experiencing first class on ANA's "Flying Honu" A380. ANA owns three of these massive aircraft between Tokyo and Honolulu, each painted with unique sea turtle liveries as a tribute to Hawaii.
Asia Again in 2024 Part I: First Class to Yokohama for Baseball 🇯🇵
From ANA's sea turtle-themed A380 to Cathay's 777 first class, this journey took me beyond Tokyo to discover Yokohama's passionate baseball scene.
Taketomi Island – the Gem of the Yaeyama Islands 🇯🇵
Taketomi Island is one of the most culturally rich places in Japan. This island is a small island in the Yaeyama Island chain within Okinawa Prefecture.
Hoshinoya Taketomi Island Review: Paradise in the Yaeyama Islands 🌺
My partner and I were looking for somewhere special in Asia to take our honeymoon. We considered multiple locations – Fiji, the Philippines, etc – just about anywhere tropical in Asia. We ultimately settled on somewhere in Okinawa due to the ease of travel (we were already in Japan finishing up a
First Time in the Osaka, Japan Area 🏯 🐙
Despite this being our second trip to Japan, it was our first time visiting Tokyo's grittier cousin, Osaka. A short Shinkansen ride from Tokyo, Osaka is often paired with Tokyo Shinsekai is a bit like Tokyo's Shinjuku, just on a much smaller scale. While Shinsekai is
A Few Days in Hiroshima and Miyajima, Japan ⛩️
For most Americans, hearing the word "Hiroshima" elicits a singular and universal mental image that starts in elementary school. We learn about World War II and the atomic bombs we dropped at a surprisingly early age. Despite the early association, Hiroshima isn't all A-Bomb Dome and
Tokyo 2023: The Second Time 🗼
Tokyo is "the" quintessential Japanese destination – I think just about everyone would agree regardless if you've visited the country or not. Being Asia's incredibly obvious premier city will have those effects. Tokyo was of course ours, and probably 90% of other visitor's,
Trying My Best to Keep My Life Organized – A Guide feat. the Hobonichi Techo 2021
A review of the 2021 Hobonichi Techo and how I use it to attempt to keep my life organized.
First Time In Tokyo, Japan — By Neighborhood
Japan has been at the top of my travel list for years and it was an amazing and some what cathartic experience for myself to finally visit. Tokyo specifically has been enticing me since I was a kid and first learned about Japanese culture – culture that at first glance seems
Kyoto — Old Japan Meets New Japan
Kyoto is probably known most for its temples and shrines, no doubt a product of Kyoto being the capital of Japan for so long. Some of Japan's most popular and oldest historical sights are in Kyoto, and for good reason. The city gives off an incredibly historical and
Hakone Tent Onsen & Guesthouse Review + Around Hakone
Located southwest of Tokyo, in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, Hakone is a small-ish town located in the mountains, most known for its onsens and proximity to volcanic activity. Famous for it's hot springs and onsens (bathing facilities), the Hakone area is a fantastic dichotomy to the hustle and bustle
Staying in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵
One of the biggest struggles that my girlfriend and I had during our time researching everything about Tokyo was what neighborhood to stay in while in the city. So many options, as I'm sure anyone who's traveled to the area or any massive city for that