Yokohama, Japan is the second largest city in Japan and often overshadowed by its close neighbor, Tokyo. It contains endless food options, world’s largest China town, and was one of the first Port’s to be opened for foreign trade. With easy access from Tokyo, a Yokohama day trip is well worth it. Like any major city, you can’t fit in everything in one day, but here is a good list to help you plan the perfect Tokyo getaway. Yokohama Day…
Chicago is a city like no other. Architecture, history, deep dish pizza – what more would you want? Having called this city my home for a few years, I am incredibly biased that it is the most under-rated city in America. You could spend months in this beautiful city and still have lots of food to eat and sights to see! Hoping this quick guide to Chicago helps you plan the perfect itinerary in the Windy City. Having numerous sky…
When visiting Taipei for the first time, you will see a blend of cultures from various parts of Asia. The street markets of South East Asia, Japanese aesthetics and buildings that reminded me of my time in Hong Kong. It is a hub for all things culture, street eats, and history. It can be overwhelming to plan a trip to a capitol city, especially one like Taipei that offers so many amazing day trips throughout Taiwan. Hoping this guide will…
Although visitors usually sworm to Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo (rightly so), it is the places that fly under the radar that really surprise me. Due to my recent visit to Tottori City, I can’t help but wonder what else is left to discover in Japan (most likely a lot). The Tottori prefecture is the smallest of prefectures located on the Sea of Japan in the Chugoku region. Mostly known most for it’s stunning Sand Dunes, Tottori has many things to…
Atami has been a destination I have had on my list since I moved here. A resort town by the ocean and a reasonable distance from Tokyo – the perfect getaway. Atami is located on the east coast of the Izu Penisula and is about an hour on the Shinkansen. When we decided to book the trip, I didn’t realize there were so many things to do in Atami, and I certainty didn’t get to them all (more reason to…