Saturday, April 20, 2024
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Hotel Review: Wellspring by Silks in Jiaoxi, Taiwan

There’s a secret hidden below the surface of the tiny Southeast Asian island of Taiwan. The island sits along two tectonic plates making it prone to earthquakes...
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30 Free and Cheap Things to Do in Seoul

Seoul is a place where tradition and modernity meet. Ancient palaces stand beside looming skyscrapers. Traditional markets hum with activity next to luxurious department stores. As one...
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Journey to the JSA

If it wasn’t enough to enter the most heavily guarded border zone in the world, we decided to up the ante by crossing the border into North...
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Seoul: One Pass to See Them All

The capital city of Seoul was also the capital of the Joseon Dynasty from 1392-1910. Within Seoul’s city walls are five main palace compounds. Each of the...
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Journey to the DMZ

Earlier this week, North Korea launched another failed missile test. Of course that didn’t stop us from taking on one of the most unique experiences in the world:...
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The Magical World of Studio Ghibli Museum

Japanese filmmaker, Hayao Miyazaki, is credited with bringing anime to mainstream Western audiences. His 2001 movie, Spirited Away, won worldwide acclaim, including an Academy Award for Best...
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4 Day Trips from Kyoto by Train

Kyoto was once the capital of Japan, and the city today is steeped in tradition and history. It is known for its many temples and shrines, over...
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Day Trip to Hiroshima

The city of Hiroshima needs no introduction. Completely wiped out on August 6, 1945, the city has since rebuilt itself into a thriving metropolis. Amazingly, a few...
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Top 5 Things To Do in Osaka

Osaka, Japan is a port city that blends the old with the new. It boasts both Japan’s oldest state temple and the tallest skyscraper in Japan. There...
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Robot Restaurant – The Weirdest Dinner Show in Tokyo

If you haven’t heard of Robot Restaurant, you soon will. It has been called a “sensory overload”, “tripping on acid” and “like Medieval Times, but with robots”. But...