Anytime I talk about Seoul, I typically go straight to the cafe scene. This city is known for its delicious pastries and coffee, but it also has a pretty great cocktail and wine scene. There are small little places with cool vibes, cozy seating, and some of the best speakeasies I’ve seen in Asia. Seoul…
Seoul has quickly become one of my favorite cities in Asia. If it wasn’t so far away, I’d probably be here way more often. Between the café scene, the late-night eats, and how good the food is everywhere, it honestly feels like every day in Seoul somehow revolves around food. When I first arrived in…
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…