Travel Tips & Itineraries

As my current home city, I’m confident Tokyo will steal your heart. but it can also be incredibly overwhelming. So let’s break it down day by day for the best Tokyo itinerary for 5 (or more) days!

Everyone knows the golden route of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. But there are so many other places in Japan that deserve attention! The only problem is a lot of them are pretty out of the way or hard to get to. So here are some hidden gems to visit that fit into the golden route itinerary without adding days of extra travel!

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.

This 2 week guide to Japan takes you through the must-see's as well as some off-the-beaten-track locations for the ultimate Japan itinerary. I also answer things like how much it's going to cost, where to stay, and the best time of year to go to Japan.

Whenever someone asks me how long should I come to Japan, I always say 3 weeks. But where you should go? Fear not, I’ve got you covered with the perfect 3-week itinerary for Japan! This itinerary will take you to the top, must-see Japan sites, as well as some hidden gems to make your trip feel a little more unique than your average Japan getaway.

This guide breaks down one day in Hakone to the minute. Do you have to follow it to the minute? Of course not! But this way you can really see how long each activity and commute takes. I also answer when to go, what to do, and if you need the Hakone Free Pass.

Thailand is one of my favourite places in the world. There's no bad itinerary, but if I had to pick, this is my version of the best 2 week Thailand itinerary to plan the ultimate Thailand adventure! From cities to jungle to beaches, it ticks off a bit of everything.

If you’re going to truly budget backpack, getting the 7kg backpack right is a must. Now it sounds crazy, 7kg’s that's it?! But it's possible! This guide will take you through everything you need to know, from what backpack to buy to my entire packing list.

Working from anywhere isn’t always easy, so here are my favourite portable gadgets, lightweight travel essentials and anything else that I think makes all the difference when working abroad. This list is for anyone looking to work abroad, either for months at a time or only a short work-away, these are my must-have digital nomad gadgets for your remote work setup!

There are SO MANY sakura spots around the city, but this is my list of recommendations if you want a little bit of everything. From the crowd-pleasers where it’s worth braving the madness, to hidden gems where you can enjoy the blossoms in relative peace, Tokyo has a little bit of everything.