Travel Tips & Itineraries

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.

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.

Vietnam is one of my favourite countries I've ever visited. From the mountains to the beaches, the scenery can't be beat. Mix in the friendly locals and amazing food, and you have a country you'll always want to come back to.