Review: ANA Business Class Lounge – Haneda, Tokyo
byOn my last epic Aeroplan mini-RTW trip I not only had the pleasure of flying ANA business class for the first time, but also…
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On my last epic Aeroplan mini-RTW trip I not only had the pleasure of flying ANA business class for the first time, but also…
Japan is one of my favourite countries. From its warm people to its tasty food, there is little to dislike. That’s why when a…
On my first visit to Osaka I lined up a walking tour so I could better understand Japan’s second-largest city. Although I had good…
Japan Baseball is something everyone should experience when visiting the country, sports fan or not. The atmosphere is unlike any other sports event I have…
Osaka is far and away my favourite food-loving city in Asia. Coming from someone that ate his way across the continent, this says a…
I first visited Kyoto in 2010 and immediately fell for its peaceful allure. Although it was a short one-night stay, it was easy to…
Kyoto is known for its many temples, bamboo forest’s, and the ever-elusive geisha. Thanks to the help of Magical Trip, on my recent return…
Two wonders of nature that are easy to reach in Asia are two of the world’s most perfectly coned volcanoes – the glorious Mt….
Each month on this website I feature a favourite country, city, or region of mine. Alongside this destination of the month comes posts, highlights,…
Japan has its share of quirky things to see and do. From sumo wrestlers yelling at babies to Cosplay, Japan has no shortage of…
With its mix of ancient traditions and modern life, Japan is many things. Of those things, quirky tops the list. Surprised? Japan did bring us…
Interested in trying Kobe Beef in Osaka? Did you know that there is a equally tasty and more affordable option? Read on. Kobe beef…
When visiting a new city for the first time I like to get a feel for the place through the locals eyes. This gets…
Okonomiyaki. That’s why I decided on visiting Osaka. I first fell in love with this Japanese pancake while touring Hiroshima and I’ve dreamt about…
It took over 15 minutes of frantically searching for our tour meeting point at the Osaka train station before I realized I was in…
While in Tokyo I took some time to better myself through a couple of courses, a night photography walking tour and a sushi-making class with Tokyo…
Upping my photography presence was a New Year’s resolution of mine a few years back. Since then I have learned some basic skills and graduated from a…
The Tsukiji fish market is world-famous for its high-priced tuna auctions and the throngs of activity that surrounds it. This historic site was on…
Heading back to Tokyo was an eye-opener. This leg of the trip was sadly coming to an end.Wanting to stretch it out a little…
Being in Japan over 48 hours without eating sushi once was a shock for us. Living in Vancouver we eat sushi like it’s fishcandy….
Giving America’s a bad name. When we last left off a very drunk and some what obnoxious Shaun was smiling and waiving goodbye to…
We arrived and said hello Tokyo a little less frustrated than how we had left HCMC. Spending our remaining Dong on foot rubs…