Mongolia is a country that is becoming an increasingly popular travel destination. It’s a vast country, rugged and desolate, with endless skies, a strong nomadic culture, and proud residents. The capital of Mongolia is Ulaanbaatar, home to 1.5 million people (50% of Mongolia’s total population). Ulaanbaatar is a busy city full of contrasts, there are …
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Osaka is the capital of Osaka Prefecture. Besides being one of Japan’s biggest cities, Osaka is also one of the oldest cities in Japan, with a rich history and culture. This 1 day Osaka itinerary will help you explore traditional Osaka. Read about Buddhist and Shinto temples, the famous Osaka Castle, the world-renowned theme park, …
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and a brilliant city for kids. In fact, it’s the most favored destination in Japan for families! This doesn’t come as a surprise as there are numerous attractions and things for kids in Tokyo, that could easily keep a family busy for a week or more. If you are …
Japan is a beautiful country with a history of emperors and samurai, unique culture and religion, ancient temples, impressive castles, and stunning nature. Japan never ceases to amaze and it’s one of my favorite countries in the world. Over the years, we’ve made quite a few trips to Japan; the last one was in October …
Are you thinking about teaching English in South Korea but not sure where to start? Here you can read about Carryn’s firsthand experiences as an English teacher in Korea. We’ll be discussing teaching English in Korea requirements, salary, how to find English teaching jobs in Korea, and more. Let’s dive in! Teaching English in South …
St. Petersburg is the second biggest city in Russia with about 5 million inhabitants. It was founded in 1703 by Peter the Great and it became the capital of Russia in 1712. While the city had several names throughout history (Petrograd and Leningrad), since 1991 it’s called St. Petersburg, though locals often lovingly call their …
Have you heard of Irkutsk? If you ever played the board game Risk you probably have. In any case, Irkutsk is a city located in Siberia (Russia). It was one of our stops on the Trans Mongolian Express and despite visiting St. Petersburg and Moscow as well, Irkutsk was actually my favorite Russian city! In …
Moscow is the capital of Russia and there are few cities in the world that have played such a significant part in history. Home to the Kremlin, the Red Square, the colorful St. Basil’s Cathedral, and many more famous landmarks, Moscow is a city like no other. This Moscow itinerary will help you plan your …
Beijing is an immense city with almost 22 million residents, a city with a history that started more than 3000 years ago. Beijing translates to Capital of the North (Bei means north and Jing means capital) and it has been the capital of China for more than 900 years. You could easily spend months exploring …
The Trans Siberian Railway is the longest railway in the world, spanning several time zones and connecting Moscow and Vladivostok. This once in a lifetime train journey is a bucket list item for many travelers, and rightly so. This unique way to travel across the largest continent on earth is something you will never forget. …