When’s the best time to visit Japan? It’s beautiful all year-round. But once the calendar flips to September, a wave of rustling koyo (‘colorful leaves’) starts to sweep the country. This ‘koyo front’—Japan’s autumn equivalent to the cherry blossom season—starts up north in Hokkaido, before moving southward to the Kansai region. Experience the best of
When it comes to the Northern Lights, photos just don’t do them justice. Also known as the Aurora Borealis, this celestial spectacle constantly makes its way onto every traveler’s Bucket List. This natural phenomenon occurs when gaseous particles in the Earth’s atmosphere collide with charged particles from the sun. The result? Grand aural displays of
From high-end to thrift shops, high-fashion to otaku culture, Tokyo has it all. But the large city can get overwhelming to explore. Whether you’re hunting for something as specific as an authentic samurai sword, or you just want to casually browse standard department stores, you’ll be able to find it in Tokyo. Ginza You don’t talk about
Nothing reminds you of fall more than the first day of class. But even if you’ve already graduated, maybe you find yourself hoarding washi take and colorful pens from Muji. Japanese stationery stores known for their premium quality and designs that range from elegant to washy. The next time you find yourself in shopping in Tokyo, be
Flight tickets are painfully expensive, which is why we’re obsessed with getting the cheapest deals. But even with the latest apps, monitoring air fare is exhausting. One study found that the prices fluctuate on an average of 71 times between announcement and take off! Luckily, someone’s done the hard number crunching for us. CheapAir.com did
Korea is a year-round natural beauty, but is an especially lovely sight in the winter. With the country is set to host the 2018 Winter Olympics, we’ve come up with a list of great things to do to make the most of the season! 1. Go Ice Fishing Had enough the usual activities like skiing
Who says theme parks are only for kids? Having fun knows no age, and while Southeast Asia is a hotbed for cultural tours and temple hopping, it’s also got some of the world’s wildest rides and attractions. Here’s a breakdown of our favorite theme parks and the rides you should check out! 1. Thailand: Black
Change up your travel itinerary and go for the dark, grisly, and haunting tourist sites this coming Halloween. Are you brave enough to read this through?
Malacca was a sleepy fishing town before booming into a world-class trading port in the 1600s. Centuries of European and Asian influence have turned the city into a melting pot of cultures, cuisines, and architectural styles. A living kaleidoscope of international cultures, Malacca City earned UNESCO World Heritage recognition in 2008. Over the years, Malacca
Milk tea first started becoming popular a few years back. Its sweet, syrupy take on the normally bitter drink quickly made it a favorite midday pick-me-up. Nowadays, you can find milk tea shops everywhere serving all kinds of varieties and flavors. Milk tea was born, raised, and perfected in Taiwan, and is definitely something you
