Tokyo, Japan is a buzzing city unlike any other place we have visited. The city is massive – and each neighborhood is unique. Dotted with famous Tokyo must-see sights – like Sensoji Temple and the Imperial Palace – hidden gems are found in the depths of the sprawling districts.… Read the rest
In comparison to many cities around the world, Auckland, New Zealand is brand spanking new. The oldest buildings date back to the 1840s and most of the downtown area has already gone through a major overhaul to create sleek and shiny reused spaces.… Read the rest
Amsterdam is a city that is both historic and progressive, elegant and bawdy. There are 17th-century canals and trendy cannabis coffeeshops. Grand, gabled houses line the streets, while a neon glow emanates from the Red Light District. Bicycles outnumber the human population and the city’s long history of beer is being revolutionized by craft brewers.… Read the rest
Anyone seeking a little holiday spirit should find their way to a classic German market – which is exactly why we traveled to Frankfurt in December. The Frankfurt Christmas Market is one of the best Christmas markets in Germany and the merriment is celebrated throughout the city.… Read the rest
Tokyo, Japan is a sprawling city filled with numerous attractions, beautiful nature and scrumptious cuisine. Within the dynamic districts throughout the city are an incredible number of Tokyo temples and shrines – many of which rank as the top Tokyo places to visit.… Read the rest
Our trip to Bariloche was just the fourth city we traveled to on our ‘Round the World journey (after Montevideo, Punta del Diablo and Buenos Aires). We had two weeks in the city in the month of May – which was too early for the ski season, but a fantastic time for hiking in Bariloche (and, in our opinion, the best time to visit Bariloche).… Read the rest
When we were planning our trip to Japan, we wanted to experience a little bit of everything: history, city and nature. We got our history lesson in Kyoto, a full dose of city in Tokyo and for nature we went to Lake Kawaguchi in the Fuji Five Lakes district.… Read the rest
From visiting ancient temples and lush gardens to eating local cuisine and Geisha-spotting, there are an astounding number of things to do in Kyoto, Japan. The history and beauty of Kyoto is simply fascinating. There is so much to see and do, in fact, that choosing which Kyoto garden to visit or what Kyoto shrine to skip can be challenging when planning a Kyoto Itinerary.… Read the rest
Kyoto, Japan is home to an astounding 2,000 Japanese temples and shrines. Yes, two-thousand. While visiting Kyoto temples was high on our list of things to do in the city, we had no intention – or ambition – to see them all (because there is actually way more to do and see in Kyoto!).… Read the rest
The world-class city of Sydney, Australia attracts visitors from around the globe. Hosting iconic landmarks, exceptional nature, incredible attractions and an innovative culinary scene, Sydney is a must-see destination. Boasting more than 340 days of sunshine a year, tourists can enjoy Sydney year-round.… Read the rest