September 1, 2025August 31, 2025japan, kanto, life, summer Experience Seicomart Conbini Without Going to Hokkaido If you’ve ever been to Hokkaido, you’ve probably come across a Seicomart. While the chain is not in Tokyo, you can actually find it close by. Read more
August 25, 2025August 23, 2025asia, summer, travel Don’t Miss Doing These 3 Things in Siem Reap (Not Angkor Wat) With countless guides out on Angkor Wat, I decided to focus on 3 lesser known activities that I enjoyed just as much, if not more. Read more
August 18, 2025August 18, 2025asia, summer, thailand, travel How to Visit Moo Deng, Thailand’s Viral Pygmy Hippo Moo Deng has captured hearts across Thailand (and beyond). Here’s everything you need to know about visiting the adorable pygmy hippo. Read more
October 31, 2024August 19, 2025asia, china, summer, travel A Guide to Visiting Gubei Water Town & Simatai Great Wall Gubei Water Town and Simatai Great Wall are regarded as a holiday resort, but for foreign visitors they may be more a cultural experience. Read more
September 16, 2024September 16, 2024europe, summer, travel, turkey Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia: Tips & What to Expect I recently decided to go to Turkey and tick hot air ballooning in Cappadocia off my bucket list. It met all expectations, and then some. Read more
August 27, 2024August 27, 2024japan, kanto, summer, tokyo Hatonosu Valley: An Easy, Scenic Hike in Tokyo’s West Hatonosu Valley is an easy hike that can be completed by anyone with normal fitness, and the perfect nature-filled getaway from the city. Read more
July 25, 2024July 25, 2024japan, kanto, life, summer Testing My Limits at Japan’s Forest Adventure Parks Forest Adventure is a chain of outdoor parks in Japan that offer various treetop courses, zip lines, and other adventurous activities. Read more
May 18, 2024May 13, 2024japan, kanto, spring, summer, travel A Day Trip to Sarushima, Tokyo Bay’s Only Natural Island A great mix of history and abundant nature, Sarushima offers the perfect respite from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. Read more
September 24, 2023September 24, 2023autumn, japan, kanto, spring, summer, tokyo Top 5 Carpet-style Flower Festivals In and Around Tokyo Every season brings about a fresh crop of flower festivals; here are five of the most popular and easily accessible “carpet” ones from Tokyo. Read more
August 3, 2023August 3, 2023japan, kanto, personal, summer The World Doll Museum: Home of a Man Who Has Visited Every Country The World Doll Museum is a bit of a misnomer as the dolls are not even remotely the most interesting thing Mr. Ko has on display at his home. Read more