Destinations
Hakone Budget: What Visiting Japan’s Onsen Town Costs in 2026
A trip to Hakone is a popular part of many Japan itineraries, and for good reason: You get to see...
Fragile Venice: How Overtourism is Literally Eating the City
Venice is indisputably one of the most beautiful and unique places on Earth. It’s a city built and living entirely...
One Day in Hakone: How to Master the Circuit of Transport
On my first trip to Japan, I spent two nights in a ryokan in Hakone, and it’s still one of...
Visiting Venice from Verona: Why the Train is the Only Stress Free Option
Venice is one of the world’s most famous and most visited cities, and while it is beautiful, it can be...
Vegan in Verona: 5 Great Places to Grab a Bite
Verona, like much of Northern Italy, is known for heavy, meat and butter based dishes or creamy risottos. However it’s...
Manner Mode: 10 Japanese Train Rules Every Good Traveler Needs to Know
Everyone knows the stereotype of an Awful Tourist: the loud, boorish figure causing a pile up at the bottom of...
Motoyu Kansuiro Review: Vegan Friendly Ryokan in 2026
At a Glance: Motoyu Kansuiro Location: Tonosawa, Hakone (14 mins walk from Hakone-Yumoto station). Vibe: 400 years of history, registered...
One Day in Sirmione: The Perfect Day Trip Guide for 2026
Sirmione is sometimes referred to as “The Pearl of Lake Garda”, and while that may sound like something a tourism...
How to Visit Lake Garda Without a Car: The Best Towns & Easy Routes
Italy’s largest lake, Lake Garda, is well known for its gorgeous scenery, pretty lakeside towns, and a refreshing, relaxing pace...
One Day in Verona: More Than Just a Balcony
Verona is easily one of my favourite cities in Italy. It’s sometimes overlooked by its more famous neighbour of Venice,...