Quick & Easy Bun Cha Recipe (Vietnamese Meatballs) in 30 Minutes
This quick and easy bun cha recipe aims to replicate authentic Hanoi meatballs with as little ingredients as possible. Enjoy this delicious street food from the comfort of your home.
Best Places to Shop: A Guide For Kappabashi Street in Asakusa (2025)
Located a few minutes walk away from Asakusa, Kappabashi Street is a well-known stop for shopping for your kitchen needs. From chopsticks to industrial-grade air fryers, and everything in between, this street will likely have what you’re looking for. So where are the best places to shop here? That’s what I set out to explore …
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Samurai Restaurant Time Shinjuku Review (2025)
We were staying in the Shinjuku area, right by the Godzilla hotel (Hotel Gracery). Amongst all the districts in Tokyo, this is certainly one of the liveliest and (over)stimulating. Naturally, we wanted to experience some of the thrills, and the new Samurai Restaurant Time experience was promising. Check Places to Stay in Shinjuku (Expedia) | …
Day Trip to Kawagoe from Tokyo: Things to Do (2025)
Kawagoe, often called “Little Edo,” is a historic town in Saitama Prefecture approximately 90 minutes northwest of Tokyo via train. Known for its well-preserved kura-style buildings, the town used to be a key commercial hub in the early 1600s, facilitating the trade of rice, soy, and other goods, along the Kawagoe Kaidō road through to …
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Homestay Review: May Trang Villa in Dalat (2025)
Check Prices at May Trang Villa in Dalat (Expedia) I have very fond memories of my week in Dalat. The food was consistently great, the views were impeccable, the people so delightful. For any one visiting the city, that’s often known to be a travel hotspot for Ho Chi Minh locals (it’s a very short …
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Glansit Akihabara Capsule Experience and Review (2024)
Check Prices for Stays in Tokyo (Expedia) We’ve been to Japan several times but have never experienced a capsule hotel yet. While we were in Tokyo, we were looking for an affordable overnight stay in a relatively luxury capsule, and our searches yielded the Glansit Akihabara. Located right in the heart of Akihabara, off onto …
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A Beginner’s Guide to Tokyo’s Districts (2024)
The Largest City in Japan The first time we visited Tokyo for our honeymoon, we knew we had to go back again one day. I didn’t anticipate that one day being a year later already! Thanks to the new Zipair route in Vancouver, direct flights to Tokyo have never been cheaper and more convenient. A …
Top Museums in Rome for Free Museum Sundays
Check Prices for Stays in Rome (Expedia) We had just flown into Rome two days prior, but the first Sunday of the month was on the horizon and that meant that most of the museums in Rome were going to be free. With the number of museums being free on this one day, it’s nearly …
Day Trip Ideas: Things to Do in Barcelona, Spain (2025)
Check Hotel Prices in Barcelona (Expedia) Planning a trip to Barcelona? Get ready to dive into a city bursting with rich history, stunning architecture, and mouthwatering food. From the iconic Sagrada Família to the bustling markets and beaches, there’s something to charm every traveller in this Catalan gem. Places to Eat Mercat de la Boqueria …
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Photo Highlight: Seattle Pier 66 Silhouette
Check Prices for the LA-EA4 Adapter | Check Prices for the eBay Minolta 85mm Link I had about a day of free time during a work conference in Seattle, Washington, and armed with my trusty Minolta 85mm f1.4 (which I miss dearly at the moment), I got to work taking some shots at the beautiful …