You’re on your way to getting married, and now it’s time for the big decision: where to honeymoon? The world offers countless fantastic destinations for celebrating this incredible life milestone. We aimed to avoid the usual island and resort spots and instead indulge in a mix of culture, food, and stunning sights. This led us to planning and booking an incredible two week trip through Turkey and Greece.
Undoubtedly, Istanbul is one of the most unique and incredible cities I’ve ever visited in the world. If you know my travel style, you know I tend to be underwhelmed by a country’s biggest cities, but Istanbul is unlike any other city I have visited. The city’s rich culture, deep history, mouth-watering cuisine, and gorgeous architecture, make it a must-visit. While you could easily spend a week or more wandering this beautiful city, a minimum of four days is needed to do it fair justice. During our trip to Turkey, we allotted only three days to the city, and without a doubt, wish we had at least one more day.
So often, it is the unexpected travel experiences that leave the biggest impact on us; This was the case for me when visiting Japan. I never expected the tea ceremony I signed up for in Kyoto to have such a profound impact on the way I live my life today, but many years later, it still stands out as of the best things I did in the country.
Visiting Japan was an absolute dream trip for me, and it still stands as one of my favorite countries in the world. If you plan to visit Japan (and I hope you do), chances are you will heavily debate whether you should prioritize Tokyo or Kyoto in your itinerary. While both cities are worth a visit, I personally preferred one over the other.
Hoi An is my favorite city in the world. The look and feel of the city’s ancient town make it unique from many other cities I have visited. While you could spend endless time just enjoying all that this fascinating city has to offer, three days is the ideal amount of time to get a good feel for Hoi An. This 3-day itinerary is perfect if you are into slow travel and wish to embrace the best aspects of this city!
No trip to Japan is complete without visiting its most famous capital-Tokyo! Tokyo is a diverse and historical city that has something for everyone. Home to beautiful shrines, incredible technology, and lively nightlife. endless restaurants, and old school alleys, Tokyo is sure to keep you entertained. While there is plenty to see and do in the city, two nights is the perfect amount of time to explore its main attractions. This two-day Tokyo Itinerary will guide you through some of the main attractions and neighborhoods of the city!
Making a Japan itinerary can be extremely challenging, in large part because there is so much to see and explore! That being said, Japan’s train system is so efficient and incredible, that a lot can be covered in a short time. This 12-day Itinerary will show you a diverse array of what Japan has to offer. You will visit some of Japan’s major cities, learn about the country’s culture and history, explore the country’s beautiful rural areas, and embark on a peaceful and educational retreat.
The day before I departed from the city, I asked D-One if he wanted to meet up for some drinks. We hung out and had a great time socializing in a non-tourist and tour guide kind of way. As the night concluded, I decided to take a flyer and ask him if he wanted to work with me to help donate some money to his country. He wholeheartedly agreed, and eventually, we crafted a plan to help kids in an impoverished village.
Backpacking in Southeast Asia quite literarily was a life-changing trip for me. This trip was meaningful not just because of all the things I saw, the food I ate, and the bucket list items I checked off, but rather the lessons I learned during the experience. In fact, after leaving the region, I felt like I had found the secret sauce to a meaningful, purposeful, and happier life. Here are three important lessons I learned and how they created the formula for a better life.
As it stands, Vietnam is one of my favorite countries in the world. The country is host to stunning landscapes, rich cultures, moving history, and amazing people. It may appear small on a world map, but Vietnam requires no less than 3 weeks to experience it fully. Here is the your ultimate south to north 3 week Vietnam itinerary.