Every year lots of people make a road trip around Canada by car or campervan. Most people choose to visit the West Coast and while British Columbia has Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Whistler, and more) and Alberta has its stunning National Parks around Banff and Jasper, it’s a shame not many people visit Saskatchewan. While it …

Tokyo is the most populated metropolitan area in the world, almost 37 million people live in the greater Tokyo area. When arriving in Tokyo for the first time, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed: confusing Kanji signs everywhere, delicious smells drifting through the doors of tiny restaurants and happy jingles playing in the metro. This Tokyo …

Southeast Asia is one of the most beautiful regions in the world and is home to many stunning islands. Deciding which of these to visit can feel like an impossible task. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of beautiful SE islands, this is the post for you! Here you can find a curated …

Vancouver is located in British Columbia and is surrounded by beautiful mountains as well as the Pacific Ocean ocean. Often the starting point of a Canada (road) trip many people spend a few days in Vancouver. Any Vancouver itinerary should at least include a visit to Gastown, Granville Island, and Stanley Park. That being said, …

Phu Quoc is a beautiful island in the Gulf of Thailand. Despite being located less than 10 kilometers off the coast of Cambodia, the island actually belongs to Vietnam. While the island has undergone fast development in recent years and is far from undiscovered, it’s still a great place to visit. We ended our Vietnam …

Thailand is a beautiful country in Southeast Asia and a popular destination for all types of travelers. This isn’t surprising as Thailand has a lot going for it like friendly people, beautiful beaches, delicious food, and rich heritage. If you are like me and like doing a little research before traveling to a country, you …

Oman is a beautiful country in the Middle East, overlooked by most travelers. I spent 2 weeks in Oman and can say from experience: Oman is stunning! Perhaps one of the reasons not many people visit Oman is they are deterred by the Oman travel cost. You may be wondering: is Oman expensive? The answer …

After spending a month in Sri Lanka exploring the West, South, Middle, and North of the country I did a roundup of our Sri Lanka travel budget and was surprised to learn that Sri Lanka is the cheapest country I’ve traveled to so far! In this post, you will find a full Sri Lanka trip …

Taiwan isn’t on the radar of many travelers and I don’t understand why. I really feel this small island deserves much more attention as it has much to offer! Perhaps it’s because travelers feel it will be too expensive and I admit I also wasn’t sure what to expect from the cost of travel in Taiwan. …

Have you always dreamed about visiting Japan but are you worried about the costs? I spent two months in Japan and can say from personal experience: you can travel around Japan on a budget! Yes, compared to Southeast Asia, Japan is an expensive country. But with some research and careful planning, it’s possible to find …