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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What to do on a Tokyo Layover from Haneda Airport
byJapan is one of my favourite countries. From its warm people to its tasty food, there is little to dislike. That’s why when a…
Three Days in Osaka – What to See, Do, Eat and Drink
byOn 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…
A Visitor’s Guide to Japan Baseball
byJapan Baseball is something everyone should experience when visiting the country, sports fan or not. The atmosphere is unlike any other sports event I have…
Where to Find The Best Food in Osaka – My Top 5 Must Try Dishes
byOsaka is far and away my favourite food-loving city in Asia. Coming from someone that ate his way across the continent, this says a…
Three Days in Kyoto – What to See, Do, Eat and Drink
byI first visited Kyoto in 2010 and immediately fell for its peaceful allure. Although it was a short one-night stay, it was easy to…
A Tipsy Afternoon Sake Tasting in Kyoto with Magical Trip
byKyoto 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…
Conquering the Sisterhood of Fire and Ice: Hiking Japan’s Mt. Fuji and the Philippines’ Mt. Mayon
byTwo wonders of nature that are easy to reach in Asia are two of the world’s most perfectly coned volcanoes – the glorious Mt….
Instagramming Tokyo – Sushi, Playing in Traffic, and Men in Diapers Shaking Babies
byEach month on this website I feature a favourite country, city, or region of mine. Alongside this destination of the month comes posts, highlights,…
Playing in Traffic – Tips on Visiting Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo
byJapan has its share of quirky things to see and do. From sumo wrestlers yelling at babies to Cosplay, Japan has no shortage of…
5 Very Japanese Things To Do In Japan
byWith its mix of ancient traditions and modern life, Japan is many things. Of those things, quirky tops the list. Surprised? Japan did bring us…
Eating Kobe Beef in Osaka…Sort of
byInterested in trying Kobe Beef in Osaka? Did you know that there is a equally tasty and more affordable option? Read on. Kobe beef…
Visiting the Instant Ramen Museum – Birthplace of Cup Noodle.
byWhen visiting a new city for the first time I like to get a feel for the place through the locals eyes. This gets…
Cooking Japanese Street Food with Eat Osaka
byOkonomiyaki. 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…
An Idiot’s guide to Osaka
byIt took over 15 minutes of frantically searching for our tour meeting point at the Osaka train station before I realized I was in…
Let’s Roll – Tokyo Sushi-Making Tour Review
byWhile 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…
Shooting Shibuya with Eyexplore Tokyo
byUpping 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…
Japan Wonder Travel – Tokyo Fish Market Tour Review
byThe 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…
Japan’s love of Baseball, babies and men in diapers
byHeading 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…
"…You win some you, lose some."
byBeing in Japan over 48 hours without eating sushi once was a shock for us. Living in Vancouver we eat sushi like it’s fishcandy….
"It’s people like him that give American’s a bad name"
byGiving America’s a bad name. When we last left off a very drunk and some what obnoxious Shaun was smiling and waiving goodbye to…
Hello Tokyo! Goodbye Shaun!
byWe arrived and said hello Tokyo a little less frustrated than how we had left HCMC. Spending our remaining Dong on foot rubs…