Northern Thailand takes the cake as my favorite part of my Thailand trip last summer. I wish we had more than two weeks to explore the amazing country, but I’m thankful we were able to spend four days in Chiang Mai. I found Chiang Mai to be wonderful in the simplest ways. Like Koh Tao, life … More Chiang Mai, Thailand: Land of Cheap Eats & Temples Galore
One of the best parts about living in Osaka is how central it is to other wonderful places. Within an hour, I can make a day trip to cosmopolitan Kobe, peaceful Nara, or traditional Kyoto. Kyoto is arguably the most visited tourist spot in Japan. One can take in the beautiful scenery, rent a kimono or … More Why You Should Visit Japan in the Fall: Kyoto Edition
In my last post, I gave my impressions of Hiroshima. Visiting Hiroshima was actually day two of a 2-day trip to the region. Our first day of exploration was reserved for Miyajima Island! Since the bullet train only goes to Hiroshima, we first found our hotel so we could store our bags while we were out for … More Miyajima Island
When You Wander 