9 beautiful day trip destinations in Hokkaido

9 beautiful day trip destinations in Hokkaido

Visitng Hokkaido this summer? The largest and northernmost prefecture in Japan offers a rich variety of landscapes. It takes time to get to these beautiful places — but the payoff is well worth it. Based in Furano Tokachi Millennium Forest Forest Garden If there is one place you really get to know in Hokkaido, it [...]
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7 wellness retreats for every type of self-care vacation

7 wellness retreats for every type of self-care vacation

Time to let go of our daily stressors… Travel is as much self-indulgence as it is self-care. Away from routines and buzzing phones, a few days of nap-inducing massage, physical exercise, plenaty of sun and healthy eating is just what the doctor ordered. Start packing and book the ultimate health and wellness vacation to rejuvenate [...]
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4 family-fun things to do in Furano this summer

4 family-fun things to do in Furano this summer

Summer is almost here, which means it is time to start planning our vacation. First on our wish list is to soak up the sum in Hokkaido, again (I know), because there is something about the access to nature and the irresistible food that being on the gorgeous wild northern island will bring. To families who [...]
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The ultimate Hakuba summer bucket list

The ultimate Hakuba summer bucket list

Step outside the city and a different world unfolds. Cheers to Japan’s great outdoors. A morning’s commute (a 100-minute bullet train ride and another hour’s drive) leaves behind Tokyo’s overpacked humanity to the scenic resort town of Hakuba. It was the 1998 Winter Olympic Games in Nagano that put Hakuba Valley on the map as a [...]
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Choosing your Phuket beaches: One for every mood

Choosing your Phuket beaches: One for every mood

Phuket is a little piece of paradise blessed with a good mix of developed beaches popular with visitors, and also a few hidden gems where you can almost, briefly, be alone. Since 2014 when the government closed down most businesses on the west coast - due to them unspoiled beaches, bays and coves being too [...]
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Sri Lanka itinerary: Make the most of the island in 10 days

Sri Lanka itinerary: Make the most of the island in 10 days

Day 1-2Negombo and Colombo Those who travel to Sri Lanka often head straight to the beaches, safari tours and tea estates, without stopping to appreciate the island's commercial capital city, Colombo, which has been recently pipped for a big-ticket renovation meant to rival Hong Kong and Dubai, and the modest beach town of Negombo just [...]
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Discover Furano, Hokkaido’s winter hidden gem

Discover Furano, Hokkaido’s winter hidden gem

There is no “perfect” or “the best” winter destination as such, while there are best ones for you. Though less known for skiing than Niseko, Furano is preferred by some seasoned Japan-bound skiers as there is more fresh powder minus the crowd. Some international skiers also believe Furano offers more Japanese culture while Niseko feels [...]
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Where to stay in Koh Samui: Guide to choosing your beach

Where to stay in Koh Samui: Guide to choosing your beach

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5 Fun Festivals To See in Hokkaido Summer 2019

5 Fun Festivals To See in Hokkaido Summer 2019

Japan has a new emperor and a new imperial era, and do we look forward to those new colors and looks in the streets and dashi festival carts this year! One would imagine we have quite a travel bucket list, as we plan other people's vacations for a living, after all. We daydream and talk [...]
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5 modern hotels in Niseko you should book ahead for winter

5 modern hotels in Niseko you should book ahead for winter

Ah, Niseko. There is no skiing like it. Hirafu is our favorite village in the ski town, a great jumping off point for exploring some of the world’s best powder, and the resort-esqe way of life that is synonymous with Niseko. When it comes to planning a ski trip to the popular destination, many like [...]
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