Lao Tzu once said, “A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving.” Let’s be real, though. Lao Tzu didn’t have to deal with 2023’s skyrocketing flight prices and travel boom.  Travelers are planning bigger and more expensive trips than ever this year – and rightfully so.  Multi-country adventures, wellness-focused activities, and …

Few places in the world are as wonderfully unique as Japan. Understandably, many visitors from the U.S., Europe, and beyond take a wrong turn or two when dropped in a culture so different to their own.  That said, no one wants to be the stereotypical clueless tourist.  Here are the five biggest mistakes travelers are …

Have you ever noticed that many people travel back to the same places each year? Seeing as much of the world as possible is on many travelers’ bucket lists, but some destinations keep us coming back time and time again. Whether solo traveling or bringing the family along, there are benefits to returning to the …

As many countries have opened their borders since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared over, others have stood firm in their strict protocols. Tourism has continued to surge throughout the globe and many places strongly rely on tourism to boost the local economy. When a majority of the world has dropped entry requirements related to the …

Japan has gained popularity since its borders reopened for standard tourism in October last year, and airlines in the United States relaunched flights to this fascinating destination. Its beautiful temples, cherry blossom season, forest and gardens, delicious food, and rich culture are just a part of what makes Japan a great destination.  In order to …

Tokyo is a glorious mix of old and new. It is a city that balances tradition and technology like nowhere else and is buzzing and chaotic yet somehow also ordered and calm. Tokyo is a modern city, but it still has a culture that shines bright. It is also incredibly safe, clean, and delicious and …

Most of the world already treats Covid as an endemic virus and welcomes unvaccinated travelers in spite of their immunization status. As of now, they can enter over 140 countries completely restriction-free. On the other hand, there are 4 hugely popular destinations yet to lift their health checks fully, and that continue to require tests …

Keeping up with the yearly tradition, TasteAtlas has unveiled its World’s Best Cuisine ranking. 95 major tourist destinations were assessed for food excellency, taking into account ingredients, regional varieties and quality of national beverages, but there are 7 mouth-watering picks in particular you might want to bookmark for 2023. That is, if you’re a true …

A range of airlines across the United States are scrambling to relaunch several flights to Japan following the country’s decision to greatly soften its entry restrictions and reopen today, October 11th. Japan has long since been one of the most sought-after and well-visited destinations amongst travelers, with almost 32 million travelers visiting the country in …

This fall, Japan is finally allowing vaccinated Americans to travel without being part of an organized tour group for the first time since the pandemic began. If you’ve been saving some bucks for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Imperial Asian jewel, now is the perfect time to book those flight tickets, and in this article, …

Beginning October 11, Japan will scrap nearly all its remaining entry requirements and allow for normal tourism after over 2.5 years of stringent restrictions. During a news conference in New York on Thursday, September 22, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that Japan will be getting rid of its cap on daily arrivals. Further, the country …

In a major change of approach, Japan is eyeing autumn as the season to allow for normal tourism and finally remove its harsh border measures, including the visa it imposed on American travelers. Pretty soon, U.S. citizens and other foreigners will be allowed to enter Japan with fewer hurdles. Throughout the pandemic, the East Asian …