Asia

Asia is one of my absolutely favorite places to travel to. The culture is great, the food is amazing, and there is so much to see and do. Yeah, the language barrier can be intimidating, but that is not enough to keep me away.

My very first trip to Asia was to Thailand. Thailand is an amazing place. Yeah it’s hot and humid and you aren’t allowed to smell the flowers, but you get to ride elephants and pet baby tigers which makes everything else worth it. For years, I regarded my trip to Thailand as the best trip I had ever taken. However, that was before my trip to Japan and China.

These days I can’t decide which was better. Japan is the most amazing country and my favorite so far. But as to which trip was best? That’s a really tough call. And we haven’t even talked about the food in China yet…

Read firsthand tips and advice as I travel through Asia checking items off my bucket list, learning about the rich culture and eating amazing food.

How We Spent 2 Days in Kyoto Japan in March

To do on Day Trip to Nara Park

What to do on a Day Trip to Nara Japan

Adventure Challenges for Osaka Kyoto and Nara

Adventure Challenges & Things to do in Kansai Japan

1 Week Kansai Japan Itinerary

A Complete 1-Week Itinerary in Kansai Japan | Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara

What We Did in Osaka in March

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8 Things to Know When Packing for Japan

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Completed Adventure Challenges for a Trip to Japan and China

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12 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Flying in China

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Zhujiajiao, The Ancient Chinese Water Village

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Taking a Shanghai Tour with a Local Guide

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Chinese Dumplings in Shanghai on a Cloudy Day

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The Great Wall of China & Other Beijing Attractions

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7 Things to do in Beijing

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Beginning Our Beijing Tour

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Exploring 6 Famous Tokyo Attractions

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A Fishy Experience in Tokyo, Japan

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Traveling to Tokyo via Kamakura

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3 Stops in Hakone, Japan

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Spending A Day in Kyoto

Inari Taisha Shrine

3 Must See Temples In Kyoto

Mount Koyasan Temple Stay in Japan

Our Mount Koyasan Temple Stay

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Traveling to Osaka

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Adventure Challenges for a Trip to Japan and China

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4 Questions to Ask When Acquiring a Visa for China

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Planning a Trip to Japan and China

Adventure Challenges Completed in Thailand

Adventure Challenges Completed in Thailand

Inside a temple in Thailand

How to Dress in Thailand

A Long Haul Flight Home from Thailand

A Long Haul Flight Home from Thailand

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Touring Ayutthaya Thailand

Khao San Road

Khao San Road

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Shopping in Hua Hin Thailand

Floating Lanterns on the Beach

Floating Lanterns on the Beach

Riding Elephants and Visiting the Tiger Kingdom | Chiang Mai

Riding Elephants and Visiting the Tiger Kingdom | Chiang Mai

Day 8: Chiang Mai Factories and Night Market

Day 8: Chiang Mai Factories and Night Market

Wat Pa Lelai & Rickshaw Rides in Phitsanulok Thailand

Wat Pa Lelai & Rickshaw Rides in Phitsanulok Thailand

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Discovering Hellfire Pass Memorial & Sai Yok Waterfall in Kanchanaburi

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Bathing with Elephants in Kanchanaburi Thailand

New Years in Bangkok Thailand

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Bangkok Sightseeing

Arriving in Bangkok from a Long Haul Flight

Arriving in Bangkok from a Long Haul Flight

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Departing on Our Flight to Bangkok

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Thailand Adventure Challenges

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Political Unrest in Thailand | Travel Advice

About and Abroad on a Thailand Tour

About and Abroad on a Thailand Tour