After spending a full month exploring Japan, I’m just going to come out and say it: Kyoto is hands down my favorite city in the country. And yes, that means I officially prefer it over Tokyo (which I know is a big call, but hear me out). I am a total sucker for Japanese culture…
Just in case you’ve read any of my other Kyoto articles, you probably already know how obsessed I am with this city. I am a huge fan and a firm believer that Kyoto is the absolute best place to visit in Japan. It has such a rich culture and history, and for anyone who loves…
Kyoto is for sure one of the top places to visit in Japan and, as a matter of fact, it’s actually my personal favorite city in the country. I’ll be honest, I could probably spend weeks here. I’m completely obsessed with the temples, the shrines, the architecture, and that super calm vibe you get here,…
Kyoto is easily one of the most visited spots in Japan, and just like anywhere else in the country, the timing of your trip is going to completely change the vibe of your experience. Japan has so many distinct seasons, you’ve got everything from the cherry blossoms and fall foliage to “Golden Week” and even…
I absolutely fell in love with Seoul on my recent trip. Between the incredible cafes, cool shopping, and how different each neighborhood feels, I quickly realized this is not a small city. And I learned that lesson the hard way. I made the mistake of staying way too far out for my first three nights,…
Osaka is one of the main stops on most Japan itineraries, usually right after Tokyo and Kyoto, but it often feels a bit overlooked. From my own experience, it’s a really good in-between city, not as hectic as Tokyo, but not as quiet or traditional as Kyoto either. There’s so many cool neighborhoods and things…
I’ve mentioned this a few times already, but people keep asking me about Osaka, especially whether it’s worth staying longer or if one or two days (usually combined with Universal Studios) is enough. And honestly, if you can make it work, I really think Osaka deserves more time. Osaka ended up being one of my…
One of the big, obvious highlights in Osaka is Osaka Castle and honestly, for good reason. Osaka Castle is definitely a must-see. In fact, it was the very first thing I did when I arrived in Osaka. I went straight there and ended up spending hours just walking around Osaka Castle Park. I took way…
When I landed in Seoul, I showed up with about 30 “must-try” cafes pinned on my map and a very unrealistic sense of confidence that I’d try them all. That plan fell apart almost immediately. Seoul has an absurd number of good cafes, the kind where you could live here for years and still never…
I absolutely fell in love with Seoul on my trip. Historic palaces sitting next to ultra-modern buildings, neighborhoods that all feel completely different, and more cafes than feels reasonable. Every day felt exciting without being overwhelming, and by the end of the trip, I already knew I’d be back. The problem is, when you start…