Pit To Plate: The 2026 Foodie’s Guide To Chefs On Fire
The 8th Edition of Chefs On Fire is back and it’s returning to Cascais from September 19 – 20, 2026. If you happen to be in Lisbon during this time, this is a can’t miss event.
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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Travel Guides
Inside Prague’s Beer Spa Scene: My Bernard Experience + 3 More Beer and Wine Bath Options
Prague is one of the few cities that has never lost its magic for me, even after a couple of decades removed from my first visit.
Beppu vs Yufuin vs Kurokawa 2026 Guide: Best Onsen Base For Kyushu
For my recent trip to Kyushu, I had 5 days at the start of my trip to do a bit of onsen-hopping.
2026 First-Timer’s Guide to Beppu: Hells, Hot Springs, and Hidden Surprises
Beppu was the first stop on my back-to-back-to-back onsen hopping adventure in Kyushu, followed by Yufuin and Kurokawa. Technically, there would be 4th ‘back’
24 Hours In Yufuin: The 2026 Traveler’s Guide To What To Do, Eat, and See
Yufuin was stop two of my back-to-back-to-back onsen escapade in Kyushu. After taking the overnight Sunflower Ferry from Osaka to Beppu, which technically would be a 4th ‘back‘
Where To Stay In Yufuin 2026: Best Onsen and Ryokan Recommendations
Which Area Of Yufuin To Stay In The main parts of Yufuin is quite compact and getting from one end to the other takes only about 20 minutes on foot.
Kurokawa Onsen: The Complete 2026 Guide + Ryokan and Bathhouse Recommendations
To kick off my first trip to Kyushu, the southwestern most of Japan’s main islands, I did to do a back-to-back-to-back onsen-hopping trip stopping at Beppu, Yufuin, and Kurokawa –
Kinosaki Onsen: The 2026 Curated Guide To Japan’s Tattoo-Friendly Hot Springs Town
Most first-time visitors to Japan build their itineraries around Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, with maybe an added stop to Hiroshima or Himeji to check off the famous castle.
Inside Neonia: Porto’s Most Unique and Instagrammable ‘Anti-Museum’
Porto, compact as it is, has a surprising number of museums. I’ve been staying for months at a time for the last 3 years, and I still haven’t been to many of them.
Review: Experiencing Maui’s Best Luau At Old Lahaina Luau
Here’s my disclosure: I’m not usually a dinner and show type of guy, and most luaus are dinner and show types of event.
The First Timer’s Guide To Porto 2026 Edition
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.
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.
