Destinations

Mount Fuji seen in Hakone, Japan, accessible for Hakone budget travel

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...

A wide canal winding through Venice, with buildings on either side. It's early evening and the sky has a golden glow.

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...

Snow-capped Mount Fuji under clear blue sky, on a one day in Hakone trip

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...

The Church of San Simeon Piccolo, a church right across from Santa Lucia station and the first thing you'll see when you travel to Venice from Verona

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...

View of the Adige river in Verona, near the focaccia shop that's a great option to eat vegan in Verona

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...

Train doors with advertisements and signage about Japanese train rules. Taken in a Tokyo metro train

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 Hakone - Vegan Friendly Ryokan, seen from the outside

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...

A view of Sirmione from a boat on Lake Garda

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...

Sirmione, an easy town to get to on Lake Garda without a car

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...

Piazza Bra, the starting point for one day in Verona

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,...