Art and Culture
From Soba To Shabushabu: 8 Reasons Japan’s Kansai Region Should Be Your Next Trip
I recently took a trip to Japan, exploring the Kansai Region’s many food and cultural offerings. Aside for Kyoto, I had never really heard of the other places I went to, adding an element of excitement to the visit. After spending time in spaces like Uji, Nara, Amanohashidate, Izushi and Osaka — as well as…Read more...
Immersive Travel: Top Cultural Experiences In French Polynesia
For those who enjoy cultural travel, French Polynesia is an excellent destination. Settled by ancient Polynesians who arrived from Southeast Asia on outrigger canoes, each island has its own personality and tells a piece of the story. To help you with planning a trip to French Polynesia, here are some top culturally-immersive experiences. 1. Visit…Read more...
Essential Japan Travel Tips (Complete With Helpful Trip Planning Lists)
Planning a trip to Japan? Read on for essential Japan travel tips, packing lists, must-try foods and not-to-miss cultural experiences. Japan Travel Tips 1. Japan is a large country with many different climates. For example, if you’re going to Okinawa it’s likely to be warmer than Tokyo. Keep this in mind when packing, and check…Read more...
Hawaii Culture: Inspiration In An Unlikely Place
Typically if I’m opting for a hotel over a hostel I go for a boutique property over a big brand in order to have a more local, personalized experience. On a recent trip to Big Island in Hawaii, however, I was pleasantly surprised by the Hawaii culture offerings on hand at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort…Read more...
Bus-Free Through India: Houseboating Through Kerala’s Backwaters
While I did a short kayaking trip through the Thattekad Bird Sanctuary, boating had been a smaller component throughout the trip traveling without bus tours through India. That was all changing today, with a houseboat trip and kayaking excursion through the Backwaters. After long distances cycling through India and high-altitude camping in Silent Valley National…Read more...
Learning The Art Of Cooking With Olive Oil In Tuscany
Note: My trip to Tuscany was sponsored by Castello di Gabbiano. I was not required to write this post nor was I compensated for it. All opinions are my own. When thinking about the world’s top culinary destinations, one’s mind undoubtedly drifts to Tuscany. Rolling hills littered with olive trees, dairy farms handcrafting Pecorino cheeses…Read more...
Guide For Experiencing Bedouin Culture In Jordan
While Jordan was once full of desert-roaming Bedouins, today it isn’t as easy to experience this facet of the culture. That being said, it isn’t impossible. For those looking to immerse themselves in Indigenous heritage, here are three ways to experience Bedouin culture when traveling in Jordan, a top destination for Middle East tourism. Feynan…Read more...
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