Have the solo trip of your dreams by picking one of these awesome places to travel alone for the first time. Solo travel can be transformative. Taking those first steps outside of your comfort zone and navigating unfamiliar cultures is an instant self-esteem booster. Moreover, the benefits of empowerment and self-determination persist long after you […]
Japan rewards the repeat visitor. It is the kind of place you can visit many times and always make new discoveries. This could be a hidden Zen temple, a steaming onsen or a new twist on a classic noodle dish. But whether it’s your first trip to Japan or your fifth, there are a number […]
Japan seduces you with its seamless blend of the ancient and modern. Shinto shrines are shoehorned between skyscrapers; traditional teahouses co-exist with coffee shops. Japanese people cling as firmly to their ancient rituals as they do to their smartphones. But where do you start planning your perfect Japan vacation to make sure that you see […]
Kyoto, home to more than 1,600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines and a staggering 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is Japan’s pulsating cultural heart. Prayer chants echo across manicured Zen gardens; clouds of incense waft from temple complexes; geishas scuttle along narrow streets to their next appointment. Kyoto is a feast for the senses. Kyoto is […]