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
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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’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: Koyasan
Koyasan (Mount Koya) is located in Wakayama Prefecture. It is a historical site recognized as the center of Shingon Buddhism. Koyasan is home to about 120 temples and a university that focuses on religious studies. My brother, sister-in-law, myself and a friend recently visited Koyasan and easily accessed it via Shinimamiya Station. The best way to travel… Continue reading Japan: Koyasan
Japan: Hakone
Hakone is a really nice and tranquil place to visit. I do have to admit that it was not on my list of places I wanted to see whilst in Japan however. During my December Kingdom of Bahrain Trip, my brother, sister-in-law and I spoke about a future Japan visit and they made it happen. We… Continue reading Japan: Hakone
Japan: Kyoto Part II
My favorite places to visit in Kyoto are definitely Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama and Carland. These places are definitely worth checking out. Getting to each of these destination however, will require some extra planning as they are each a bit out of the way. Fushimi Inari Funshimi Inari is a very popular shinto shrine located in… Continue reading Japan: Kyoto Part II
Japan: Kyoto Part I
No trip to Japan is complete without visiting Kyoto. Once the capital of Japan and now recognized for its rich historical value. Kyoto offers countless temples and shrines to its many visitors from around the world. Traditional Japan is best offered here. Kyoto completely dazzled me back in 2009 when I visited for the first… Continue reading Japan: Kyoto Part I