A stay at an onsen ryokan in Yuzawa, Japan
Despite having visited Japan a few times, there were a couple of quintessential Japanese experiences that I had not yet partaken in. The first was visiting an onsen, which …
Product Reviews
Earn airline miles with the Semler Heart app – is it a good idea?
On a recent flight from San Francisco to Portland I spotted an ad in the Alaska Beyond inflight magazine that got my attention. Earn airline miles on Alaska Airlines …
Staying & eating near the entrance of Seoraksan National Park in Sokcho, South Korea – Goodstay Smile Resort & Guesthouse
September 3, 2017 Asia, Culture, Food, Food & Drink, Hiking & Outdoors, Product Reviews, Seoraksan National Park, South Korea, Travel Guides No Comments
I could have stayed in central Sokcho for my visit to go hiking in Seoraksan National Park, but instead I decided to stay as close as possible to the …
Busan to Sokcho, South Korea by bus
August 28, 2017 Asia, Busan, Product Reviews, Seoraksan National Park, South Korea, Travel Guides 16 Comments
Sokcho, South Korea is the gateway to the beautiful Seoraksan National Park. Every fall, hundreds of thousands of people flock to Seoraksan to see the leaves changing colors. I …
My favorite travel app: Field Trip
If you’re someone who likes to wander like I do, there’s nothing like the thrill of stumbling upon some great random sight in a new city. However, I often …
Stora Hotellet Umeå, Sweden review
On the second night of our tour around the Vasterbotten region, we stayed in central Umeå at the historic Stora Hotellet. The Stora Hotellet was built in 1895, but …
Clarion Hotel Sign Stockholm, Sweden review
During my week in Stockholm, I stayed at the Clarion Hotel Sign, which is part of the Choice Hotels chain. Choice Hotels are fantastic options in Scandinavia, especially if …
Clarion Hotel Odin Gothenburg, Sweden review
In July, I spent five nights in Gothenburg at the Clarion Collection Hotel Odin. Thanks to booking with Choice Privileges Points from Choice Hotels, I ended up getting a fantastic …
Grand City Hotel Hong Kong review
For most of my stay in Hong Kong, I stayed at a hotel called the Grand City Hotel. Located just a couple of blocks from the Sai Ying Pun …
Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur review
On my first overnight layover in Kuala Lumpur, I stayed at the Aloft Kuala Lumpur. While it was nice enough, I like checking out new hotels, so on my second …
Wellington to Auckland, New Zealand by bus
July 5, 2016 Auckland, Australia & Oceania, New Zealand, Product Reviews, Travel Guides, Wellington No Comments
After a few days in Wellington, it was time for my final journey through New Zealand on the bus ride to Auckland. Thanks to booking early on Intercity, the …
Fellworth House – Nelson, New Zealand review
After my long two day journey from Queenstown to Nelson, I stayed at the Fellworth House for two nights. The Fellworth House is a gorgeous historic house that sits …
Franz Josef to Nelson, New Zealand by bus
June 7, 2016 Australia & Oceania, Culture, Franz Josef, Hiking & Outdoors, Nelson, New Zealand, Product Reviews, Travel Guides No Comments
After taking an 8 hour bus ride from Queenstown to Franz Josef on Christmas Day, then going for a hike to Franz Josef Glacier, it was time for a …
Queenstown to Franz Josef, New Zealand by bus
With my trip to New Zealand stretching through the holiday period, I figured that Christmas Day would be a great day to start the long, 2-day journey north to …
Queenstown Motel Apartments – Queenstown, New Zealand review
May 3, 2016 Australia & Oceania, New Zealand, Product Reviews, Queenstown, Travel Guides No Comments
I stayed in Queenstown, New Zealand for four nights, and I knew as soon as I landed at the airport that it would not be nearly enough. It’s a …