As I don’t know how to drive, planning a snowboarding trip from Toronto was challenging. After researching online for hours, Blue Mountain seems like my best option thanks to the daily shuttle service run by AU Coach Tours between downtown and the resort. It departs from City Hall at 8:30 am (other locations and pick-up … Continue reading Snowboarding Trip to Blue Mountain (with Shuttle from Toronto)
Oxford is famous for its prestigious university, but even if you have no intention to study there, it is also worth a day trip to explore its rich history and culture. Going there from London is easy and convenient. A direct train operated by Great Western Railway will take you from Paddington station to Oxford … Continue reading A Day Trip to Oxford (Visit All Top Attractions)
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Van Gogh Museum has launched a special exhibition in collaboration with Pokémon, a popular Japanese media franchise that has been a big part of many people’s childhood. The paintings showcased are inspired by some of the masterpieces of the Dutch artist. You would see Pikachu wearing the grey felt … Continue reading Van Gogh x Pokémon in Amsterdam
Tokyo is a versatile capital city. It carries a youthful, energetic persona in one area, exude a calm, relaxing vibe in another, and take center stage in fashion and pop culture in the world. This time, we are taking you to Shibuya, one of the most popular regions in the city, and show you how … Continue reading A Day Itinerary Around Shibuya Station, Tokyo
After a wonderful trip in Petra, we headed down to the southern tip of Jordan, toward the border with Saudi Arabia, in a bid to get a taste of Mars on Earth. With its reddish-orange dunes colored by iron oxide and gargantuan sandstone and granite rock formations created by Mother Nature, Wadi Rum, aka the … Continue reading Wadi Rum: Visit Mars on Earth in Jordan
Manuel Antonio National Park is a popular destination for first-timers traveling to Costa Rica, not only because of its vast diversity of tropical plants and wildlife but also its well-paved hiking trails that are both children and elderly-friendly. Matching with the surge in tourism, guided tours abound, room rates climb, and scams arise. Here are … Continue reading Things You Should Know Before Going to Manuel Antonio
Around 4,600 ft above sea level, Monteverde is famous for its ethereal cloud forests, which are not only home to rich and complex biodiversity but also a variety of fun-filled activities, from strolling on hanging bridges to ziplining above the canopy. If you only have a few days to spend in this luxuriant upland in … Continue reading Top Things to Do in Monteverde
Traveling alone is fun but also involves a lot of planning, safety concerns, and the occasional strikes of loneliness. That’s why I love integrating day tours into a long journey. This idea also came convenient while I was having a short stay in La Fortuna, a small town in the northern highland of Costa Rica. … Continue reading How to See La Fortuna in a Day?
February in Seoul is freezing, with an average temperature of 4°C to -5°C. Knitwear and wool jackets might give you protection from the chilly weather but nothing can beat a bowl of soup that is reminiscent of a warm hug from your grandma. That’s what brought us to Hanilkwan, a Korean restaurant that has served traditional … Continue reading A Weekend in Seoul (Day 2)
If you’re looking for a weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle of your life and immerse yourself in the tantalizing world of food and art, Seoul could be your perfect destination. On my excursion to the capital of Korea, we checked out the latest exhibitions at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, … Continue reading A Weekend in Seoul (Day 1)
Crystal on the journey 