8 Nights in Japan: The Perfect First-Timer’s Itinerary for Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara & Osaka Japan was the final stop on our five-week Asia adventure after visiting Thailand, Singapore, Bali, Bangkok, and Vietnam. By the time we landed in Tokyo, we had gotten pretty good at navigating Southeast Asia, but Japan felt like an entirely different world. Everything was incredibly clean, organized, and efficient. We visited from March 30th to April 7th, which meant we were …
8 Nights in Japan: The Perfect Guide to Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka & Nara Japan was the final stop on our five-week Asia adventure after visiting Thailand, Singapore, Bali, Bangkok, and Vietnam. We spent 8 nights in Japan from March 30th to April 7th which was the perfect way to end an incredible trip. Japan felt completely different from anywhere else we visited. It was one of the cleanest countries I’ve ever been to, the public transportation …
Ha Long Bay: 2 Night Cruise With Peony Cruise Ship March 24–26 During our 7 nights in Vietnam, we decided to add a 2-night cruise through Ha Long Bay. After spending two busy days weaving through the chaotic streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, we were more than ready to trade motorbikes and city noise for limestone cliffs, calm waters, and a few days of relaxation. It was a chance to slow down, enjoy incredible scenery, …
Vietnam in 7 Nights: A Detailed Guide and Itinerary with Costs, Tips & Must-See Attractions Vietnam was stop number five on our five-week Southeast Asia adventure, following Thailand, Singapore, Bali, and a quick return to Thailand for Bangkok. We spent 7 nights in Vietnam from March 22–29. This leg of the journey was extra fun because another friend joined us, making us a group of three for the final two countries of the trip: Vietnam …
3 Nights in Bangkok: The Ultimate Bangkok Itinerary for First-Time Visitors March 19–22 Bangkok was the fifth stop on our five-week Southeast Asia adventure, following Phuket, Koh Phangan, Singapore, and Bali, with Vietnam and Japan still to come. After spending time surrounded by the rice terraces and jungle vibes of Ubud and the beach clubs of Seminyak, arriving in Bangkok was sensory overload. Towering skyscrapers, endless traffic, vibrant street markets, rooftop bars, luxury malls, temples, …
A 7-Day Bali Travel Guide with Jungle Villas, Beach Clubs, Rice Terraces & Honest Travel Tips Bali had been sitting at the top of my travel bucket list for years. In my head, I pictured lush green rice terraces, jungle cafés hidden in the trees, dreamy infinity pools, beach clubs at sunset, and those iconic swings floating above the jungle. After spending time in Thailand and Singapore during our 5-week Southeast Asia trip, Bali became …
Thailand Island Hopping Guide: 5 Nights in Phuket & Koh Phangan Thailand was the very first stop of our 5-week Asia trip. Between the beaches, island hopping, elephant sanctuaries, night markets, and some of the most unique cafés I’ve ever seen, Thailand ended up being the perfect mix of relaxing, chaotic, beautiful, and unforgettable. We visited Thailand twice during our 5 week trip — first from March 4th–9th where we explored Phuket, Koh Samui, and Koh …
The Ultimate 3 Night Singapore Itinerary: Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa Island & The World’s Best Airport Singapore was stop number two during our 5 week East Asia trip after first visiting Thailand, and it felt like entering a completely different world. Out of every country I’ve visited so far, Asia gave me the biggest culture shock in the best possible way, and Singapore especially felt futuristic, tropical, and ultra-modern all at once. We visited …
8 Nights in Fiji: The Ultimate Fiji Island Hopping Guide Includes Crown Plaza, Malamala Island, Oarsman Bay and Paradise Cove When I think back on Fiji, I picture turquoise water, tropical cocktails before noon, slow mornings with nowhere to be, and warm evenings watching the sunset from a beach somewhere in the Yasawa Islands. We visited Fiji from April 5th–13th, right at the tail end of their summer season. I did this trip with two …
Modified Patagonia W Trek Guide: How We Turned It Into the “U Trek” A realistic, flexible Torres del Paine itinerary with fewer miles, epic views, and way less stress If you’re dreaming about hiking the W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park but feel a little intimidated… this is exactly the guide I wish I had. We ended up creating our own version of the W—what we jokingly called the “U Trek”—and honestly, it …