After a fairly long journey from Tokyo to Agra (via Hanoi Noi Bai Airport and Delhi) we decided to check-off the main attraction in India’s Golden Triangle region. A...
Buying Crazy Things (in Crazy Ways) in Japan
More than any country we’ve visited – US excluded, of course – Japan is a country that really seems to enjoy consumption. Even as Americans who are used to...
A Day Among The Deer – Exploring Nara, Japan
These days, Nara Japan is famous for one major thing. Wild, yet tame deer roam throughout the entire city among the crowds of tourists. For 100 yen ($0.75 USD)...
Chasing Cherry Blossoms in Japan
Sakura – or Cherry Blossom – season is a pretty big deal in Japan. The government actually publishes a cherry blossom forecast to help people plan! While the specific...
Ancient Temples, Shrines, and Palaces in Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto was originally settled in 794 AD, and was the capital of Japan for over 1,000 years. Needless to say the city is packed full of ancient historical sites,...
Exploring Arashiyama District – Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto, Japan is mainly known for its long history (founded in 794) and is full of palaces, temples, and old markets. We spent several days exploring these sites, but...
The Very Busy Streets of Tokyo, Japan
The picture above was taken from the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, which offers 2 free observatories. The view is impressive, with the city stretching as...
Temples of Busan – Seokbulsa and Haedong Yonggungsa
While today’s Korea is largely non-religious and contains a fairly large portion of Christians, Buddhism remains one of the most-practiced religious faiths and has historically been dominant. As a...
“Korean Santorini” – The Picturesque Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan
One of Busan’s most famous neighborhoods – and one that should be on every visitor’s checklist – is the Gamcheon Culture Village. Located nearby – yet secluded from –...
The Palaces of Seoul, Korea
The Korean peninsula has a vast and extensive history, tracing as far back as 4000 BC. They have been conquerors and colonized multiple times over, with countless empires rising...
