Built From 9 Months Traveling Across Asia
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Hi! we’re Alia & Shawn.
We spent 9 months traveling across Asia, exploring everything from major cities to smaller, less-visited regions.
Instead of rushing through highlights, we focused on building real, experience-based guides, and figuring out what’s actually worth your time, what to skip, and how to travel each country efficiently.
Every guide on this page is based on first-hand experience with practical details on transportation, logistics, and how places actually feel when you’re there.
Japan Destinations
Best places to visit
12 Best Things To Do In Kyoto, Japan (2025 Guide)
Best Things to Do in Kyoto in 2025: iconic temples, secret alleys, bamboo groves, matcha spots, and crowd-beating tips. A practical guide to the best things to do.
9 Best Things To Do In Kanazawa, Japan (2026 Guide)
Best things to do in Kanazawa, aka “Little Kyoto,” known for its geisha districts, samurai lanes, gold leaf crafts, and Kenrokuen garden.
8 Best Things To See In Nara Park (2025 Guide)
Best Things To See In Nara Park, Japan: deer, temples, mochi pounding, gardens, hikes, and the best things to do on a day trip from Kyoto or Osaka.
Japan Itineraries
Curated travel itineraries
The Ultimate 3 Week Japan Itinerary (2026)
3 Week Japan Itinerary: Osaka, Kyoto, Japanese Alps, Tokyo, and Mt. Fuji. Best routes, accommodation tips, and transport guides for your 2025 trip.
The Ultimate 5-Day Kyoto Itinerary: (2025 Guide)
5-Day Kyoto Itinerary for 2025. Explore temples, bamboo forests, markets, hidden neighborhoods, and the city’s best cultural experiences.
The Perfect 3 Day Takayama Itinerary (2025 Guide)
Discover the perfect 3 Day Takayama Itinerary: explore Edo-period streets, taste sake at local breweries, visit Shirakawa-go village, and savor Hida beef.
Japan Day Trips
Detailed 24 hour guides
Is Shirakawago Worth Visiting? Japan's Fairy Tale Village (Honest 2025 Guide)
Is Shirakawago worth visiting? Honest guide to Japan's UNESCO fairy tale village: best times to visit, crowd tips, and how to experience it right in 2025.
Easiest Day Trip From Kyoto: Arashiyama (2026 Guide)
Easiest Day Trip From Kyoto: bamboo groves, temples, river cruises, and wild monkeys. Everything you need to know for visiting Arashiyama in 2025.
Uji From Kyoto: The Best Day Trip From Kyoto (2026 Guide)
Uji day trip guide: Japan's matcha capital 30 minutes from Kyoto. UNESCO temples, riverside walks, historic tea houses, and the best matcha spots in 2025.
Japan Transit Guides
Car-Free travel guides
Japan General Info
Everything you need to know before visiting Japan
South Korea Destinations
Best places to visit
12 Best Things To Do In Busan, South Korea (2025 Guide)
Best Things To Do In Busan, South Korea - beaches, temples, skywalks, street food, and local spots to explore in 2025.
15 Best Things To Do In Seoul, South Korea (2026 Guide)
Best Things To Do In Seoul in 2025 - from palaces and cafés to neon nightlife and hidden local gems. A complete insider’s guide.
Top 12 Best Things To Do In Gyeongju, South Korea (2026 Guide)
Best Things To Do In Gyeongju, Korea’s ancient capital. Temples, tombs, bike paths, and night markets - your complete guide to the “Museum Without Walls.”
16 Best Things To Do On Jeju Island, South Korea (2025 Guide)
Best Things To Do On Jeju Island - hike Hallasan, visit waterfalls, explore beaches, lava tubes, and coastal trails on this volcanic island paradise.
South Korea Itineraries
Curated travel itineraries
South Korea Day Trips
Detailed 24 hour guides
South Korea General Info
Everything you need to know before visiting South Korea
India Destinations
Best places to visit
Alleppey Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Kerala's Backwaters
Thinking about visiting Alleppey? This complete guide to Kerala's backwaters covers everything you need to know — including whether to book a houseboat or canoe tour, how long to stay, where to eat, and where to stay in the Venice of India.
Varkala, Kerala: An Honest Review (And Why You Might Want to Skip It)
Is Varkala worth visiting? We spent four days there and left underwhelmed. Here's our honest review of Varkala — what it's actually like, what we didn't love, and whether it deserves a spot on your Kerala itinerary.
Fort Kochi, Kerala: The Perfect First Stop in India (If You Know What You're Getting Into)
Planning a trip to Fort Kochi, Kerala? This honest travel guide covers everything you need to know: what to do, where to eat, where to stay, how to get around, and how to handle the tuk-tuk tours, pushy shopkeepers, and Chinese fishing nets like a pro. Perfect for first-time visitors to India.
The Complete Munnar Travel Guide: Getting There, What to Do & Where to Stay
Thinking of visiting Munnar? This guide covers everything from the $2 local bus journey up the mountain to trekking tea fields with a local guide, plus where to stay, where to eat, and how long to spend in Kerala's most stunning hill station.
India Itineraries
Curated travel itineraries
India Transit Guides
Car-Free travel guides
Sri Lanka Destinations
Best places to visit
8 Best Things To See In Ella, Sri Lanka (2025)
Discover the 8 best things to do in Ella, Sri Lanka. From Nine Arch Bridge to Diyaluma Falls, here's your complete guide to hiking, waterfalls, and more.
9 Best Things To Do Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka (2025 Guide)
Discover the best things to do in Hiriketiya, Sri Lanka. Learn to surf beginner waves, explore Silent Beach, find the best cafes, and experience this laid-back coastal paradise.
Best Things To Do In Sigiriya, Sri Lanka (2025 Guide)
Discover the best things to do in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka. Climb the iconic Lions Rock, watch sunset from Pidurangala, explore Kayankwela Lake, and find the best local restaurants and guesthouses in this complete 2025 travel guide.
Sri Lanka Itineraries
Curated travel itineraries
Sri Lanka Day Trips
Detailed 24 hour guides
Sri Lanka Transit Guides
Car-Free travel guides
Riding the Kandy to Ella Train in Sri Lanka (2026 Guide)
Kandy to Ella train guide: 6-7 hour scenic ride through Sri Lankan tea plantations. How to book tickets, first class vs unreserved, open doors, safety tips. Book in advance.
Tuktuk Rental Sri Lanka Price And Practical Tips (2026 Guide)
Tuk tuk rental Sri Lanka price and practical tips: how much does it cost, is it practical, where to go, how to be safe, and is this the right option for you.
