Nestled at the base of the towering Tian Shan mountains, Almaty blends modern living with deep-rooted culture and warm hospitality. Whether we were wandering bustling markets, sipping specialty coffee, or taking in snowy mountain views, we found ourselves constantly impressed while traveling in Almaty. Our Itinerary How to Get Around Thankfully, it’s not too hard…
Astana wasn’t originally on our radar, but hearing about its modern architecture and culture had us curious. One of the newest capitals in the world, it offers fascinating architecture and modern city planning. Unlike Almaty, the capital is fully of new buildings with daring designs and grand details. Here’s a glimpse into how we spent…
Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan, and a melting pot of history and culture. From the Silk Road to the modern day, Tashkent has remained a place of fascinating buildings, delicious food, and plenty of hidden gems. We spent a few days exploring this unique and diverse city, so here are the must see attractions…
Osaka is Japan’s largest city outside of the Tokyo area, and one of the most visited places on earth. This buzzing city is full of restaurants, history, and culture, and is the perfect jumping off point to other nearby attractions like Kyoto and Nara. We spent a day in Osaka and did as much as…
We decided to take a day trip to Anseong to enjoy the fall weather. I have always considered fall to be the second spring as there are so many colorful flowers in bloom. In fall, pink mulhy grass grows across the country from late September to mid October. Most regions have areas known for their…
Visit one of Japan’s most beautiful flower parks.
In spring we visited Michael’s sister for the weekend. She lives in Japan and since it’s so close to Korea, we visit her when we can. She loves the countryside more than the city so she wanted to show us around her area, Tochigi prefecture. Today we’re exploring Tochigi, so follow along as we see…
We spent a day in Nikko, Japan. This scenic town is high up in the mountains of the Tochigi prefecture. Known for it’s natural beauty, historic landmarks, and most of all hundreds of picturesque and ancient temples. Come along as we see if this famous town is worth the hype. Our Itinerary Kurokami-daira Viewpoint On…
Mongolia is well known for its yurts. However, they aren’t yurts at all! In Mongolia, these traditional tents are called gers. We found our Mongolian ger stay through Airbnb, and took a day trip to the Semi-Gobi desert to experience nomadic life in a ger. Our Itinerary Traditional Mongolian Ger Stay This stay did not…
Come with us as we explore the coldest capital in the world in the coldest month.