The Quintessential First Timer’s Guide To Porto 2025
After years of having Porto as a base, it’s easy to forget some of the ‘touristy’ things that makes the city so charming for local and first time visitors alike.
When You Learn, Teach. When You Get, Give. – Maya Angelou
Since my first trip abroad to Vietnam when I was 20, I’ve been learning everything about traveling one flight at time. Tips, tricks, hacks, mistakes. They’re all a part of it. Most I learned from experiencing, some I learned from experts and those who came before me. And some from my fellow travelers. I learned how to travel for cheap. And then cheaper. I learned how to save time planning. Or not plan at all.
This is where I’m trying to do my part to give back and try to inspire a few of you to get out and plan that dream trip you’ve always wanted to do. You never stop learning. This is why I’m still in love with traveling after all these years. Everyday is a chance to encounter something new and experience something different. The world is just so big and it’s always changing. I’m doing my part to just ride this wave.
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The Beauty Of Broken Objects: Urushi Kintsugi Workshop In Kyoto
Of all the traditional crafts in Japan, the art of ‘kintsugi’ might be one of the most poetic. The concept is simple.
My Incredible Indigo Dyeing Workshop In Kyoto With Toru Shimomura
From my personal journal. Inside Shimomura-san’s countryside studio, sunlight filters softly through high-set windows and illuminates a deliberately chaotic workspace one would expect from a master craftsman.
Sumo Hall Hirakuza: My Honest Review About This ‘Show’
On my last night in Osaka, after a couple of weeks of exploring more remote onsen towns, meeting with craftsman in their studios, and venturing away from the usual Japan destinations, I decided to do something I hadn’t done in a while –
Finding Mindfulness At The Natural Whetstone and Hone Museum
On my first trip to Japan nearly a decade ago, I bought my first Japanese knife and a Shapton 2000 grit ceramic whetstone.
The Ultimate Japan Guide For Knives and Sword Lovers
Japan, in my books, has some of the most diverse bucket list experiences for any traveler, from the famous tuna auctions to hidden away onsen towns built over bubbling volcanic geysers.
Review: Japanese Knife-Sharpening Workshop In Kyoto
As someone who cooks a whole lot, I’m embarrassed at how infrequently I sharpen my knives. It’s mostly an afterthought, and I’m sure my technique could be improved.
6 Things To Know Before Buying A Japanese Knife 2025 Guide
If you’re looking to buy a Japanese knife for yourself or as a gift anyone can appreciate, I promise you will save a lot of time in the shops by learning a bit about the different types of Japanese knives available ahead of time.
The Complete 2025 Guide To Japanese Knife Shopping In Kyoto
If you’re looking to buy a good quality and authentic Japanese knife while in Kyoto, this comprehensive guide built from my own experience exploring the many different knife shops in town will help simplify the process and point you in the right direction.
Toyosu Fish Market: The 2025 Traveler’s Guide To The Tuna Auction
In October of 2018, as part of overhauling an aged infrastructure and addressing the needs for modernization and future development, Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market was moved to its new home at the Toyosu Market complex.
Rethinking Airbnb: Why I Don’t Use The Platform As Much In 2025
When Airbnb launched as airbedandbreakfast.com in 2008, it was a fun way to stay in the spare room of other people’s homes while paying less than a hotel.
Bored In Antalya: 13 Activities For Friends and Family
While Istanbul is the first city that people think of in Turkey, sun seekers in the know head down to Antalya, the gateway to the country’s southern Turquoise Coast along the Mediterranean Sea.
