Everything about travel in Asia
Riyadh blends modern architecture with centuries of Saudi history. During our visit, we explored historic landmarks, rode the city’s new metro, and sampled some of its most popular local dishes. Here’s our guide to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s vibrant capital. Our Itinerary Diriyah Ancient Village First stop on our guide to Riyadh is the ancient history…
Sokcho is a coastal city with iconic scenery, unique local culture, and great food. From the Sunrise Pavilion, to unreal mountain views, and strolling on the beach, we spent a full day immersed in Sokcho’s incredible atmosphere. This trip showed us a slower, more peaceful side of Korea. This is our guide to Sokcho, one…
Korea is a nation of endless mountains. One of the most famous ranges in Korea can be found at Seoraksan National Park. With massive exposed rocky peaks, dramatic falls, and ancient history, Seoraksan is an ideal outdoors adventure. Our Itinerary Seoraksan National Park Seoraksan National Park is located in Gangwon-do, the mountainous province of Korea,…
Taipei is one of those cities where we end up eating, drinking, and walking our way from one end to the other. From breakfast, coffee, temples, and night markets, we squeezed as much into one day as possible. Sometimes it’s planned, other times we stumble into it. Let’s take a chill day to explore Taipei….
Taichung is one of the largest cities in Taiwan, but it is often overlooked by tourists. Only a short high-speed train away, it makes for a great day trip from the big city. We were surprised by the sights, so come with us to explore the best things to do in Taichung. Our Itinerary Rainbow…
Taiwan is no stranger to quaint villages and scenic rail lines. Nowhere showcases this better than the historic Pingxi Line. This famous train line meanders through old coal mining villages and scenic valleys in the north of Taiwan. With lantern festivals, plentiful street food, historic charm, and natural beauty, it’s no wonder that the Pingxi…
Taichung is one of our favorite cities in Taiwan, especially because of the food. With local breakfast spots in markets, specialty coffee shops, and night market snacks. We were basically eating nonstop in Taichung. We tried a mix of popular places and random finds, and honestly, most of them did not disappoint. Here is some…
Gongju is a small city in the central region of Korea. This calm area is known for its history and nature. We visited during cherry blossom season and quickly realized there was a lot more to see than just the flowers. From historic spots to cozy cafes and a few unexpected finds, it ended up…
Saudi Arabia is definitely a coffee country. Since the first cup of coffee was brewed in the 15th century, the Arabian Peninsula has been near the center of the coffee world. These days, you can find hundreds of high-quality coffee shops dotted around the country’s capital, Riyadh. I want to maximize my short trip to…
Saudi Arabia is full of amazing sights, though Riyadh isn’t usually known for its geography. During our time there, we wanted to see as much as possible, in and around the city. So we rented a car and took a road trip from Riyadh to explore the region’s natural beauty and history, from ancient villages…