Southeast Asia has plenty in the way of manmade wonders---from its incredible temples and shrines to its intriguing centuries-old ruins---but the region is pretty blessed in the natural beauty stakes, too. For this Five Minute Vacation, we're taking you on a journey to some of...
Juan Pablo Vieytes, a consultant for an Austrian firm specializing in new technologies in the automotive industry, is a Chilean that has been living in Japan for about 14 years. He arrived first with a scholarship for his undergraduate studies and stayed for two great reasons:...
Asia is a massive continent, spreading its arms from Japan to Jordan and encompassing hundreds of uniques cultures and languages. It's easy to be distracted by the typical tourist destinations (Moscow, Beijing, and Bali) and forget about the unknown, un-advertised spaces within Asia. We've compiled...
Singapore gained its independence from Malaysia on August 9, 1965, and what better way to celebrate its National Day than with a low-down on all things Singaporean? There's often confusion as to whether Singapore refers to a city or country, and the answer is both....
When you’re planning a trip travel-hopping across Asia from Tokyo to Shanghai and every major city in between, there’s no room in there for five different translation book, several map pamphlets, and a slew of Lonely Planet guides. Thankfully, the phrase “There’s an app for...
Kyoto garnered international attention when it became synonymous with the environment and eco-awareness through the Kyoto Accord in 1997. However, it has long been a well-known symbol in Japan, housing the country’s emperor from 794-1868. This city of 1.5 million has a historical backsplash to...