Osaka is known as Japan’s vibrant kitchen and cultural powerhouse. The streets are lined with neon-lit signs, and in every corner there is something new to see. Osaka can sometimes be…
Kyoto is a city popular on the main tourist track when visiting Japan for your first time. It’s a beautiful city that blends ancient traditions with modern life and has so…
Located in the Okayama Prefecture, Kurashiki is a historic town that is the perfect spot for a day trip from the hustle and bustle of Osaka or Kyoto. It’s a peaceful…
Nara is a popular city in Japan, located near Kyoto and Osaka. It was actually Japan’s first capital and played a crucial role in early civilization in the country. Today, it…
Uji, Japan, is nestled in the Kyoto Prefecture, and is a city most known for its green tea production. Uji is located along the Uji River, and its picturesque landscape, paired…
Being the most populated city in the world, there is no surprise that there is so much Tokyo has to offer. Broken into 23 wards, Tokyo is a city that mixes…
Izakayas are a Japanese “pub”. They are a place for people (both locals and tourists) to gather to unwind, catch up with friends, co-workers, and family, over small plates and drinks.…
Pamukkale translates to “Cotton Castle” and is located in southwestern Turkey. When you look up the must-do things on a trip to Turkey, you’ll likely find Pamukkale close to the top.…
If there is one thing that has to be on your itinerary for a trip to Turkey is visiting a Turkish bath, also known as a hammam. Turkish baths have been…
