I could already feel the crowd’s roar echoing from the Tokyo Dome as we alighted from the metro at Korakuen Station. Having played softball for a whopping thirteen years of…
How to Travel for “Free” with International House & Pet Sitting
I’m starting to believe that one of the most underrated travel hacks of the 21st century is this: house and pet-sitting abroad. As a traveler, it’s one of the best…
Good Coffee, Vibes, & WiFi: The 9 Best Cafes in Hội An, Vietnam
Hội An is famous for its lantern-lit streets, basket boats, and tailor-made clothing, but its coffee and cafe culture is another reason to visit (and linger) in this ancient city….
Discovering the Calm (& Chaos) of Hoi An’s Coconut Basket Boat Tour
A quick search of Hoi An online, and you’ll undoubtedly see the colorful, circular basket boats floating (or crazily spinning) amid the tranquil waterways of Bay Mau’s lush green coconut…
The Perfect Hanoi Itinerary: 5 Days Exploring Vietnam’s Chaotic Capital
Want to see the best of Hanoi in five days? You’re in the right place. Hanoi might seem like an entangled maze of chaos for first-time visitors, but it is…
Mexico’s Sacred Underworld: Exploring the Best Cenotes in the Yucatán Peninsula
Looking for the best cenotes across the Yucatán? In general, three types of cenotes are found in the Yucatan Peninsula. And the Yucatán Peninsula consists of three Mexican states: Yucatán…
The (Super) Simple Guide to Super Nintendo World in Osaka, Japan
Imagine riding a life-size Yoshi, punching yellow question mark boxes to collect gold coins, eating a green Koopa turtle (yakisoba calzone), and walking through Bowser’s fiery Castle. 🏰 You can…
Hanoi Train Street: How to Visit + the Truth Behind Hanoi’s Most Alluring Attraction
At first, you hear a distant “choo” and then a chorus of Vietnamese locals screaming, “GET BACK!” Welcome to Hanoi’s “Train Street,” where an old train thunders down railroad tracks,…
Hanoi Old Quarter Food Tour: Digging into 6 Hanoian & Vietnamese Specialties
“I am SO stuffed,” I exclaimed, placing a sweaty hand on my tummy and leaning back in my chair. I didn’t quite realize how much food we would eat when…