The city of Kyoto, Japan is home to over 1600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines to visit. This is one of the main reasons it is a popular city to visit as it makes for a great place to learn about Japanese history and traditions. With so many different temples and shrines to visit, it can be difficult to choose which ones to visit during a short stay. The most popular ones are spread throughout the city and are best enjoyed earlier in the morning before the crowds come. You are best off planning to visit one popular temple or shrine along with a couple of smaller ones to…
The Ultimate Bangkok Bucket List
Bangkok is a bustling city full of activites for all ages and interests. Check out this list for awesome activities to add to your Bangkok bucket list!
6 Must-See Temples in Chiang Mai
It’s no secret that Chiang Mai is filled with gorgeous temples, boasting over 300 Buddhist temples around the small city. It is near impossible to go on a walk and not see any! The temples, referred to as Wats, typically have entrance fees for foreign visitors and a strict dress code. Read about my tips for temple attire in my blog here. As I mentioned in my Bangkok Temples post, if you’re like me and go to see as many as possible, you may experience something called “Wat Burnout”. This is when you have visited so many temples you get burned out from it (trust me it’s a real thing!).…
Tips for Your First Trip to Vietnam
Oh, Did I ever wish I read up on Vietnam tips prior to visiting the country! Vietnam is an incredible country filled with unique history and beautiful landscape. From the bustling main cities to the roaring limestone mountains in Halong Bay, there are fantastic places to explore that suit everyone’s travel preferences. Not to mention that an entire week in Vietnam can be cheaper than a single day in cities in Europe! Vietnam ranks top of my list for countries I’ve visited, due to the incredible scenery, food, friendly locals, and history that the country has to offer. But, there are definitely some things you should be aware of before…
Tips for Your First Trip to Thailand
Thailand is a hot tourist destination for people of all ages for a reason – the country is absolutely beautiful, affordable, and has incredible food. From island hopping in Phuket to temple hunting in Chiang Mai, to food tours and animal sanctuaries all over the country, there sure are a lot of adventures for all sorts of travel styles. As with travelling to any country, it is important to research customs and traditions to ensure you respect the country and the locals. And so, I’ve put together my list of things you should know before your first trip to the beautiful country of Thailand! **Please note that this blog post…
