After a indescribable 90 minutes, I rose from my seat overheated, overstimulated and completely drenched in my own sweat. Was it worth it? 100% I have to admit I was most skeptical about this stop on our Tokyo itinerary. I figured Robot Restaurant would be nothing but an overhyped, half-assed, bawdy performance. I was wrong. …

Tokyo. It’s mesmerizing. Intimidating. Disorienting. Upsetting. Poignant. And yes, beautiful. – Anthony Bourdain Similar to Anthony, Tokyo was one of those places I could return to 100 times and still have no idea what I’m doing. Ever changing, constantly shifting and always an adventure. For the mind, the palate and the soul. My husband and …

A new secret has emerged that could save you hundreds of dollars on your next hotel booking.  We all plan ahead to ensure we have that perfect vacation.  The days of just winging it and finding a hotel when we arrive are gone. Most people book hotel rooms months or even a year in advance …

Canada is amazing! It quickly became one of my favourite countries in the entire world. While there’s so much to see across every province, Canada is huge, and can get quite expensive for a backpacker! That was until I discovered a way to travel across most of the country for only $400. Last year I …

AirBnB has literally changed the entire hospitality industry. Love em or hate em, they are a major player in the accommodation market, and quite frankly, they have some incredibly unique properties for rent.   But they’re not always as good as they’re cracked up to be. There are many questions renters need to ask, strategies …

We slow travel and wouldn’t have it any other way.  Have you ever heard someone bragging about how many countries they’ve been to? They’re your typical Instagram junkie hitting all the major tourist attractions, snapping a photo, contributing to over tourism and could care less about responsible travel. Let’s break this down. If you want …

Getting from Da Nang to Hoi An can be easy and stress free. When we first started researching it, there was all of this information on buses, taxis, Grab and even renting a motorbike. From which bus stop to go to, how to catch a taxi and how much each was going to cost. Instead of all …

Hoi An is one of the most unique and magical places in the world. We spent four months living here and exploring everything the town had to offer. From the touristy hot spots to the secret places locals love, you definitely wont run out of things to do in Hoi An! We want to share …

Myanmar is quite the hidden gem of a country, and hasn’t yet been overrun with tourists. Still untouched and authentic, Myanmar is a true wonder and an off-the-beaten path destination, waiting to be explored. With incredible sights to offer, the friendliest people on earth and a tasty cuisine, Myanmar is a curse. Because once you …

We set out to find the best pool access hotel rooms in Bali for under $100! Here is the top 15 pool access room countdown including hotels from: Ubud, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta and Canggu

The words “host family” and “homestay” are usually associated with foreign exchange students, but living with host families isn’t just for young people studying abroad! My first time staying with a host family was as an exchange student during university. Since it was such a valuable experience, I have continued to seek out host families …

Oh Canada, you really do have some magical landscapes and jaw-dropping scenery. They say to walk in nature it to witness a thousand miracles, and I can see that in every corner of this beautiful country. That must be why every summer Canucks are drawn into the outdoors to spend some major one-on-one time with …