While traveling internationally is happening more frequently now after the pandemic and more countries are opening its gates, unfortunately with the winter holidays of 2022, the airline industry is showing that it’s still not the same as it once was prior to the pandemic. There Read More …
I tend to go to stay in Japan for a month each year and its been sad because I haven’t been able to for nearly three years now, as tourism in Japan is still closed to the general public. I figured that I have so Read More …
Air Nippon Airways has posted on February 24th of the Japan Entry from March 1st (Easy of Entry Restrictions). The following is from their post: Information as of 3:00JST,February 24th,2022. Since the end of November last year, strict border measures remained in effect in response Read More …
There was news today that Japan is raising its number of people to enter Japan from 3,500 to 5,000 by March and lowering the quarantine period to three days after arrival. But that’s for non-tourism. There have been many foreign students who are stuck at Read More …
A lot of us are unable to travel just yet, as the novel coronavirus is still affecting many other countries and these countries where people have not been fully vaccinated. But in this 2021 version of “Questions I Receive About International Traveling”, I want to Read More …
A question I have been asked a lot is if I can see Japan opening its borders for international travel? While no one knows what is going to happen, my opinion at this current time is “no”. Right now, Japan is doing what it can Read More …
It’s hard to believe how 2019 was an awesome year of traveling and how 2020… I don’t think anyone had envisioned life changing as it has due to the coronavirus. But for a lot of us, life changed. It was over a month ago I Read More …
U.S. citizens will be permitted to return from the Schengen area. The Department of Homeland Security will be issuing instructions requiring U.S. passengers that have been in the Schengen area to travel through select airports where the U.S. Government has implemented enhanced screening procedures. See DHS Read More …
I have watched and also read news of various tour groups canceling their trips and people who were planning to travel overseas, canceling their trips due to the coronavirus (2019-nCov). As a traveler, I don’t blame people for canceling. As much as I want to Read More …
It’s time to do another Q&A… A. What do you do to prepare for long walking when you go to Japan? I walk a few miles per day, get my legs ready and my feet. It’s important that if you have shoes and socks you Read More …
I’ve been asked what my latest challenge will be for this upcoming adventure to Japan. I’ve done the Tokyo Ward Challenge, the Kanto Region Challenge and there are so many other challenges I have on my bucket list from going north of Japan for Hokkaido, Read More …
I’ve written about how important it is for me when I travel around the world to always have a power strip or some charging device in my check-in bag. I tend to travel with camera equipment, my laptop and battery chargers (for my cameras) and Read More …
I’m often asked the question, of why I travel and have posted about it before. But I need to make it very clear that I’m not one who can travel around the world or far distances any time I want. For one, like many people, Read More …
Hi everyone! By the time you read this, I will be arriving in Japan to take part in the next travel challenge. This time around, I will be taking on a few challenges. For those who followed me last year, may recall I took on Read More …
It may seem surprising to people when I tell them that while I travel a lot, my parents travel more than I do. After my brother and I sent my parents to Hawaii, years ago, since then, they have enjoyed traveling overseas. And for them, Read More …
RIP to travel blogger Ryo Izaki. A young man full of life and was traveling the world and blogging about it since Feb. 2016. This past weekend, Ryo’s next country to visit was Colombia. On Saturday afternoon, his latest stop was in Medellin, the second Read More …
Originally planned, I was to travel to multiple countries in Europe as final vacation for 2016. But one thing that had gotten on my nerves was the fact that I didn’t cover so many locations in Tokyo in 2015. So, I decided to take on Read More …
If there is one shrine in Japan that is controversial, it’s Yasukuni Shrine. For those not familiar with Yasukuni Shrine, since 1869, the shrine is where people go to honor the souls of those who died in service of Japan. Known back in 1869 as Read More …
In October and November, I will be embarking on several travel challenges. The main travel challenge is known as the “Tokyo Ward Challenge”. The challenge is quite simple: Visit each of the 23 wards in Tokyo. For those in the United States, think of it Read More …
For sushi enthusiasts, the name Jiro Ono is internationally known. The sushi chef is considered one of the greatest sushi craftsman alive and in Ginza, his restaurant “Sukiyabashi Jiro” has received a three-Michelin-starred rating. There is also a restaurant in Roppongi as well. And many Read More …
Before traveling overseas, assuming your passport, tickets, luggage, hotel and important details have been taken care of. But there are a few things one should make sure they take care of before traveling. Here are my Top 10 Things One Should Do Weeks Before Traveling Read More …
You are in the market for luggage as you are planning to travel. But what key things should one know before purchasing luggage? 1. STAY AWAY FROM 28″ OR HIGHER LUGGAGE This will shock some people that I start off with this because I own Read More …
I have had the opportunity to review a good number of travel guides over the years but this is the first time I will be reviewing Lonely Planet’s Ireland travel guide. For those not familiar with Lonely Planet, for the last few years it was Read More …