Travel Tips & Itineraries

What's the best area to stay in Tokyo, and which are the best hotels? It depends! Here’s my list of where to stay in Tokyo broken down by budget and the convenience of the location depending on what your priorities are. 

This 2 week guide to Japan takes you through the must-see's as well as some off-the-beaten-track locations for the ultimate Japan itinerary. I also answer things like how much it's going to cost, where to stay, and the best time of year to go to Japan.

Everyone knows the golden route of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. But there are so many other places in Japan that deserve attention! The only problem is a lot of them are pretty out of the way or hard to get to. So here are some hidden gems to visit that fit into the golden route itinerary without adding days of extra travel!

Whenever someone asks me how long should I come to Japan, I always say 3 weeks. But where you should go? Fear not, I’ve got you covered with the perfect 3-week itinerary for Japan! This itinerary will take you to the top, must-see Japan sites, as well as some hidden gems to make your trip feel a little more unique than your average Japan getaway.

Kyoto is on the top of most peoples list when thinking of visiting Japan. After spending a week there, it’s easy to see why! I’d recommend spending at least 5 days in Kyoto. With so much to see and some great day trips a quick train ride away, it’s worth taking your time to get to know this city.

As my current home city, I’m confident Tokyo will steal your heart. but it can also be incredibly overwhelming. So let’s break it down day by day for the best Tokyo itinerary for 5 (or more) days!

Thailand is one of my favourite places in the world. There's no bad itinerary, but if I had to pick, this is my version of the best 2 week Thailand itinerary to plan the ultimate Thailand adventure! From cities to jungle to beaches, it ticks off a bit of everything.

If you’re going to truly budget backpack, getting the 7kg backpack right is a must. Now it sounds crazy, 7kg’s that's it?! But it's possible! This guide will take you through everything you need to know, from what backpack to buy to my entire packing list.

There are SO MANY sakura spots around the city, but this is my list of recommendations if you want a little bit of everything. From the crowd-pleasers where it’s worth braving the madness, to hidden gems where you can enjoy the blossoms in relative peace, Tokyo has a little bit of everything.

There are three main options for how to style your gap year—using a group tour, doing the working holiday visa, or backpacking. You can pick one, two or all three of these methods to make it work but one recommendation I have for sure is just do it! Here's my breakdown of each travel style to help you decide.