Asia destinations are just about as diverse as they come. From Tokyo to Beijing, Chiang Mai to Singapore, each has its own flavor and feel. These destination guides will give you an easy overview to get yourself over there, and hit the ground running when you land.
There are a lot of travel destinations to choose from in the world. How do you even start to decide where to go? When there are tours, do-it-yourself adventures, family trips and cruises out there, tempting you to book, it is hard to narrow it down. Best Travel Destinations for You I did a little …
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Whether you’re planning a trip to Japan or simply wish to learn more about the country, there are tons of resources and guides available. Reading books on Japanese culture and history are important for providing context and etiquette cues if you plan to visit the country. Our list includes recommended Japanese books for children, nonfiction …
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<<< Guest post by Astrid Vinje >>> The city of Singapore has always held a special place in my heart. As a kid living in Southeast Asia, Singapore was like a shining city on the hill. Compared to the rest of the region, Singapore held possibilities. And there where always things to do in Singapore …
Do you love guidebooks? Sure you do. Whenever you go to a bookstore (yes, bookstores still exist) you can’t help wandering over to sniff the spines of books that take you to places like Buenos Aires, Tuscany and Beijing. You roll your hands over the maps and phrase books that you would love to pick up …
Orange, orange everywhere, I hummed to myself. The color was a bit overwhelming, but also mesmerizing. I remember wishing I’d had an orange M&M to compare the color too. Or an orange crayon. It wasn’t neon orange. It wasn’t the color of the sun or a piece of fruit. It could sometimes look like fire. …
The Gates of Fushimi in Southern Kyoto with Kids in Japan Read More »
It may sound crazy, but my 21-month-old son cannot get enough Japanese food. In China, Dek barely touch anything other than bread and watermelon. Before we left for Asia he hardly ate rice, let alone a piece of sushi. We got off the plane in Osaka and he started gobbling down whatever we put in …
For whatever reason, I never check the weather when we are on vacation. I just assume it will be blue skies and sun no matter what. I’m on vacation after all. Nothing should ever go wrong (yes, I laughed as I wrote that.) So it’s no surprise that our first full day in Kyoto was …
A Rainy Day in Gion with Kids while traveling in Kyoto Japan Read More »
I don’t waste time. At least I try not to. Since having my son I have realized just how much I can, and can’t, get done in a day. This has affected our travel. Before having my son, I might not have packed up the night before so we could squeeze in one last sight …
The Osaka subway system is amazingly easy to follow, once you get your bearings. We were staying at a hotel right across the street from Namba station, which made travel even easier. It’s almost as if I had planned it that way (actually I did. I think it’s the first time it ever worked out …
I don’t normally like to spend a lot of money on one attraction, especially when we travel. If there is an amazing museum or sight worth seeing, then of course I will, but generally we stick to the cheaper attractions. I like to see the historic buildings, wander the back alleys and check out what’s …