My Journey. My Stories
Tucked away in the Alentejo region, Évora is a charming museum city in central southern Portugal. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the city has been off the travel radar for many visitors to Portugal and is a perfect getaway from the bustling Lisbon. There are many fabulous things to do in this secret... Continue Reading →
Ohayō (Good Morning), Tokyo. We meet again!! Welcome to the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, a mega city that will blow your mind. Tokyo is blended with ancient traditions and modern innovation. It has beautiful parks and ancient temples mixed with super-modern buildings and culinary food. This is my second time in Tokyo after my last... Continue Reading →
Blessed with rich history and culture, Takayama is nestled in the Hida region of the Gifu prefecture in the Japan Alps. The well-preserved town is known for its historical townhouses, enchanted temples and shrines, famous sake breweries, unique Hida beef and traditional festivals. Takayama dated back to 400 years ago to the Edo era when... Continue Reading →
Tucked in the central Chibu region of Japan, Nagano is the capital and largest city of Nagano Prefecture which is surrounded by mountains. The city is filled with breathtaking natural landscapes, beautiful shrines and charming onsen towns. Nagano is well known for its snow activities and was the host of the Winter Olympics in 1998.... Continue Reading →
Nestled within the prefecture of Gifu, Gujo Hachiman (郡上市) is a charming riverside town that is just less than 2 hours away from Nagoya city. This rural town sits in the valley where three major fast-running rivers: Yoshida, Kodara and Nagara Rivers merged to form a natural moat around an area at the foot of... Continue Reading →
One of the best places to go hiking in Japan is the Kumano Kodo trail. The destination is a historic pilgrimage trail literally off the beaten path and has been trekked for thousands of years. Located about 100 kilometers south of Osaka city on Japan Peninsula, the Kumano Kodo is an isolated sacred site of... Continue Reading →
Located in the Kansai region of Honshu, Osaka is the second-largest metropolitan city in Japan after Tokyo. The city was traditionally considered the economic powerhouse and become a regional port for many centuries. It also served as the imperial capital for a short period. Today, the city has a reputation for futuristic architecture, colorful vibes,... Continue Reading →
Lies in the Kansai region of Honshu Island, the charming Nara was the "first" capital of Japan for less than 100 years. This ancient city is home to 8 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and taming Nara deer. Japan's first permanent capital was established here in 710 A.D. called Heijo. The capital will move to a... Continue Reading →
Arishayama (嵐山) known as Storm Mountain is a beautiful small town nestled on the western outskirts of Kyoto in Japan. It is designated as a national historic site that has always been popular for Japanese aristocrats. Due to its world-famous bamboo forest and the historical Togetsukyo Bridge, Arishayama is one of the most visited areas... Continue Reading →
Kyoto is a historical city located in the Kansai region of the Western Japan on the island of Hanshu. It is one of the oldest and well preserved cities in the country, home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, 1,600 Buddhist temples, 400 Shinto shrines, imperial palaces, majestic gardens and traditional arts and crafts. It... Continue Reading →
Kon nichiwa! Welcome to Tokyo, the capital of Japan- "The Land of the Rising Sun". Tokyo is one of the most incredible cities in the world that have to visit once in a lifetime. There are so many things you can experience in this buzzling metropolitan city, where you will find the old mixed with... Continue Reading →
Bali is one of my top favorite destinations in Southeast Asia, surrounded itself by sandy beaches and a tropical climate all year round. Apart from its beautiful beaches, Bali has a richness of culture and history, which makes the island very distinctive from any part of Indonesia, with more than 80% of the island population adheres to... Continue Reading →
Jack on Adventure 