Oh we saw and did a lot during our time touring this tourist delight. Perhaps my most favorite part of my time here was the food! Meat lovers have a lot to look forward to if visiting South Korea. Koreans definitely know how to eat. Aside from the very tasty Korean Barbecues there are many… Continue reading South Korea: Seoul Part II
South Korea: Seoul Part I
Gyeongbokgung Palace Seoul is brimming with things to see, do and eat! We had a blast exploring this vast city. I loved every minute of my time in South Korea. The people are friendly, the prices are fair and the food is simply amazing. I've compiled a list of things you should see and do… Continue reading South Korea: Seoul Part I
Taiwan Travel Guide
I was fortunate enough to be able to travel from Okinawa to Taiwan on a conservative budget and manage to see and do a lot on our four day trip. As soon as we arrived we hit the ground running and had a great time in Taipei. Taipei is cheap, the train system is easy… Continue reading Taiwan Travel Guide
Okinawa Travel Guide
Okinawa is a very special place to visit as it is very different from the rest of Japan. In fact, once upon a time it was known as the Ryukyu Kingdom. This family of islands on the southernmost part of Japan was invaded in the Edo period and was slowly shaped into the island we… Continue reading Okinawa Travel Guide
Okinawa is Unique
Okinawa's landscape is different from the rest of Japan but its noticeable differences from the mainland don't end there. Okinawan tradition, culture, food, drink and wildlife assure the southernmost land of Japan stays unique. Traditional Ryukyu arts performances such as this one was presented near Shuri Castle. At the end of August, during Obon, the… Continue reading Okinawa is Unique
Okinawa’s Unesco Heritage Sites
There are a total of nine world heritage sites in Okinawa and while we lived there I made it a personal goal to visit all nine of them. Here are some sight-seeing tips for those of you that like this sort of exploration too. Important things to remember: Most tourist sites in Japan close at… Continue reading Okinawa’s Unesco Heritage Sites
China: Shanghai
I was fortunate enough to check out Shanghai for a few days on a flight back home from Osaka. Long story short, what was supposed to be a 2 hour layover turned into a 3 day layover!! Most people would categorize this trip in particular as a disaster since it really was for the most… Continue reading China: Shanghai
Japan: Osaka Part II
Osaka has loads to offer, it's well known for the various sporting events and festivals on top of the common travel sites like in my previous Osaka post. I saw and did a lot during my time here. On top of visiting the common travel sites I was always open to trying out new activities. A… Continue reading Japan: Osaka Part II
Japan: Osaka Part I
Osaka is a special place. Of all the places I've visited in Japan, this place stood out to me the most. In all reality, most cities in Japan start to look very similar to one another after a while but what makes Osaka so special is the food and the people. There are of course… Continue reading Japan: Osaka Part I
Japan: Hiroshima Part II
Perhaps the most attractive sites in all of Japan are found in Miyajima, a World Heritage Site. Miyajima (Shrine Island) is an island that features some beautiful sites. The highlight is of course the Floating Tori /The Great Gate, which is every bit spectacular as I imagined it would be. We had a great time! The gate is… Continue reading Japan: Hiroshima Part II