Kyoto was built in 794 AD and served as the capital of Japan until WWII. The ancient city was spared during the war, and much of its 1,000-year history is still on display. Kyoto has such a great wealth of cultural attractions that one could spend a month there and still not see them all. […]
Itineraries
Two Weeks in Japan: An Itinerary for First Timers
Japan is one of my favorite countries in the world. It has so much to offer, from delicious cuisine and atmospheric temples to some of the nicest people you will meet. If you are visiting for the first time, you will need at least two weeks in Japan to do it justice. And if you […]
A Marvelous Two Days in Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne may appear gritty at first glance, but it continually ranks as one of the world’s most livable cities. The profusion of graffiti is mostly confined to a few specific zones where artists are legally able to demonstrate their skills and enhance Melbourne’s creative vibe. Green spaces and cultural attractions abound, and FREE trams in […]
Two Weeks in Australia: The Perfect Itinerary
Anyone who has been to the Land Down Under knows that Australia has some of the most stunning and diverse scenery in the world. From the burnt red expanse of the Outback and cliff-backed beaches along the coasts to subtropical rain forests and snow-covered mountains, nearly every type of landscape is represented across the continent. […]
Surprising Sarajevo: Three Days in the Bosnian Capital
Growing up in the 90s and watching disturbing coverage of the Bosnian War on television, Sarajevo was not a destination I ever thought I’d visit. Yet a mere 20 years later, I found myself walking down the street once known as “Sniper Alley” in a city under siege. It’s incredible how much things can change […]