When I think of Australia I imagine snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef, mingling with koalas and kangaroos, camping with the beautiful sights of Uluru and tasting Tim Tams and Vegemite. I was a little bit guilty of thinking “koalas” as soon as I imagined Australia, though. My first journey to Australia begins in Adelaide, …
Stopover Sydney: Opera House
When I visited Adelaide from Japan, I found myself on a Sydney layover for less than 5 hours, stopping briefly before heading on to Adelaide. I figured there was not much time to see many attractions but I decided to get a feel of Australia’s most iconic architecture: The Sydney Opera House. A favourite building …
Checking In: Agritourism in Tuscany, Italy
My time in Tuscany came and went in a flash. But if we’re being particular it lasted two weeks, all of which were green hills, cream beage castles, church towers in the blue sky and way too many types of pastas. Although I didn’t quite find the details of the agritourism, I did ask my …
The Best Day Trip to Monet’s Garden in France
Introduction of Monet’s garden in France
Top 10 things to do in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a place on my bucket list to explore its staggering collection of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings. If you are planning your visit to the city, here are the best things to do in Amsterdam.
Road Tripping to Furano in Hokkaido
Hokkaido is one of Japan’s most celebrated areas, with many locals and international visitors alike making the trip up North to explore the dramatic mountains, natural parks and tasty Hokkaido seafood cuisine.
Hiking Mount Asahidake in Hokkaido
Hokkaido is jam-packed with natural beauty at every turn, however Mount Asahidake, some of the most stunning trails in the country, is often not the first destination on a traveller’s list when arriving in the region.
A Guide to Visiting Rabbit Island in Hiroshima
When we visited Okunoshima Island, called Usagi (Rabbit) islands, I imagined the island would be full of cute fluffy bunnies. It was half-true and half-false.
How to Spend One Day in Onomichi, Hiroshima
You can make a day trip to Onomichi from two cities: Hiroshima and Okayama. Both of these are major cities with many Shinkansen Bullet trains arriving daily from Osaka and Tokyo. After visiting Korakuen Garden in Okayama, we decided to explore and experience all this city has to offer – from incredible views to one …
Discovering Shirakami Mountains in Northern Japan
Located on the border between Akita and Aomori Prefectures in northern Japan, Shirakami Mountains are the primeval forests of the region.