Asia
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Tokyo’s Toyosu Tuna Auction & Market
I’m not sure how high the Toyosu Tuna Auction appears on all those “To Do in Tokyo” lists, but it should be. This is a very unique experience and worth getting a very…
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Floating Markets in Mae Klong, Thailand
Arguably, nothing is more Thailand than a floating market. You can find so many floating markets in Thailand, specifically Bangkok and surrounding areas because back in the day most trading and sales were…
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Wandering Thailand: Everything You Need to Know
I fell in love with Thailand, how could you not? Thailand was the first stop on my 3-month solo southeast Asian adventure. It is the perfect place for solo travel and for the…
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Mae Klong Railway Market in Thailand
One of the most fascinating and photographed markets in Thailand, The Mae Klong Railway Market has a train that runs through it. Literally, right through the market. As the train approaches, the veteran vendors…
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Wandering Bangkok, Capital of Thailand
Bangkok is a world-famous city for so many reasons: the history, the food, the beauty and the wildness you can get into. For me, it has a different feeling than other large cities…
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Wander Kyoto, Japan’s Cultural Capital
Kyoto is one of the oldest municipalities in Japan. It was the seat of Japan’s imperial court in the 8th century and emperors continued ruling from Kyoto until 1869. With its temples, gardens…
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Seoul’s Quirky & Unique Themed Cafes
Seoul has its own unique, kitchy, Instagramy style throughout the city. It’s one of my favorite cities in the world with so much to do, and I was lucky enough to live in…
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Wandering Seoul’s Food and Outdoor Markets
Wherever I go, I search out street food and outdoor markets for the most local goods and Seoul has no shortage of both of those markets. Seoul is expensive, but you can find…
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Getting an Illegal Tattoo in South Korea
When I think of Asia and tattoos, I think of full body art like those in Japan. Or of the street-side tattoo shops offering traditional bamboo tattoos in Thailand. Not mentioned in the…
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Seoul, South Korea: A Wanderers Guide
Seoul is a city made for wandering. It is extremely safe, super busy, has all-night energy and overloads your senses with the smells, sights and sounds of one of the largest, cleanest cities…