4 Nights in Yosemite National Park in October A Complete “Know Before You Go” Guide Yosemite National Park is one of those places that never gets old. Towering granite cliffs, giant waterfalls, and some of the most famous hiking trails in the country make it a destination every outdoor lover should experience at least once. We spent four nights staying in Yosemite Valley, giving us enough time to tackle some of the park’s most iconic …
Our 4-Night Yosemite National Park Itinerary in October Plus How to do Half Dome without a Permit Yosemite National Park had been on my hiking bucket list for years. Although I’d visited once before on a California road trip in 2018, we only had enough time to stop at Glacier Point and hike Sentinel Dome before moving on. I always knew I wanted to come back and spend several days exploring everything the park had …
Ultimate 7 Night Vietnam Itinerary: A Mix of Lively Cities, a Two Night Cruise and Beaches Vietnam was the fifth stop on our five-week trip through Southeast Asia, following Thailand, Singapore, Bali, and Bangkok. We spent seven nights (March 22nd to March 29th) exploring northern and central Vietnam, with stops in Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang, and a short layover in Ho Chi Minh City before flying to Japan. One thing that surprised me …
Suica in Japan: Choosing Between Digital and Physical Cards (Avoid the Visa Glitch!) Plus how to set up the Suica card on your iPhone and other related tips If you’re planning your first trip to Japan, you’ve probably already realized one thing—figuring out the train system can feel overwhelming. Between JR trains, subways, buses, and multiple transit companies, there’s already enough to learn before you even land. One of the best travel tips I can …
5 Nights in Banff in Winter: The Perfect Banff Itinerary for First-Time Visitors Banff had been on my bucket list for years, especially during the winter. Between the skiing, frozen lakes, mountain scenery, and cozy restaurants, it looked like the perfect winter getaway. Our days were filled with skiing, hiking to frozen waterfalls, soaking in hot springs, and exploring some of Banff’s most iconic hotels. While the weather didn’t always cooperate, we still had an …
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 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 and Japan. …
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, …