Ask 10 people to name an example of a tropical island paradise, and chances are, at least half of them would suggest Bali. It has a warm climate, with plenty of beaches, amazing landscapes, and some of the friendliest people you could hope to meet. This very reputation causes many to shy away from going. They think it is a tropical paradise for people who can afford a … [Read more...] about Why Low Season is High Time for a Visit to Bali
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The Best Food in Japan’s Chubu Region
My love for food knows no bounds, and I'm comfortable admitting that Japanese food is my favorite cuisine on the planet. Truthfully, It's not even close. So, when I was searching for the best food in the Chubu region, you can be sure that my search was thorough. When I visited the Chubu region of Japan not so long ago, I certainly had goals of visiting castles, appreciating … [Read more...] about The Best Food in Japan’s Chubu Region
5 Reasons to Visit Japan’s Chubu Region
It sounds strange, but the most exciting part of my plane ride over to Japan in November was that I didn't know much about the area where I was headed. Isn't it refreshing to occasionally head to destinations where we don't have a roadmap of how exactly it will be? Don't you love that feeling when you mention to a friend where you're headed, and all they can respond with … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Visit Japan’s Chubu Region
The Toyokawa Inari Shrine: A Treasure of Japan
When I first stepped foot on the grounds of the Toyokawa Inari Shrine, the local tour guide smiled, looked me in the eye and proudly noted that "you could fit two Tokyo baseball stadiums" within its confines. However, the actual size of the shrine area wasn't its most notable feature. What was most apparent, almost immediately, was the presence of stone foxes. On the trip … [Read more...] about The Toyokawa Inari Shrine: A Treasure of Japan
Things to Do in Nagoya: Japan’s Incredible Nagoya Castle
In many ways, Nagoya is a city too often overlooked when it comes to travel in Japan - people just aren't thinking about things to do in Nagoya, or what to see in Nagoya or the concept of "Nagoya sightseeing" at large. Internationally (and domestically), Nagoya doesn't quite have the clout. Take my case, for example. I had been to Japan twice (to see Tokyo and Kyoto) … [Read more...] about Things to Do in Nagoya: Japan’s Incredible Nagoya Castle
