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While Japan is a dream destination for many, its notoriously expensive prices keep plenty of budget travelers from even considering a trip. But like most places, the Land of the Rising Sun really can be done on a budget — doing so just requires a bit of savvy planning and flexibility. If you’ve been considering…
While tourism as we know it today is a relatively new concept, travelers around the world have been undertaking walking pilgrimages for millennia. In fact, going on pilgrimage was the often the only opportunity people ever had to leave their native villages. Though pilgrimage walks have traditionally had religious or spiritual associations, the modern pilgrim…
Black Scorpion, Photo by Kenneth Moore via Flickr
Narita comes alive for the Gion Festival; Photo courtesy of sodai gomi. For most of us, there’s not much to love about flying to East or Southeast Asia. With the seemingly endless Pacific Ocean standing in the way — not to mention that brutally disorienting International Date Line — this longest-of-long-haul flights can be a…
Iceland is considered one of the safest countries for tourists right now. When you’re planning a vacation, safety might not necessarily be the first thing on your mind when choosing where to go. But, following the recent terrorist attacks and the instability found in previously popular vacation destinations, safety is a serious concern — not…
Hot springs have been popular for their curative and relaxation properties for millennia, and to this day people around the world seek out hot springs for their medicinal benefits. While hot springs abound wherever there is geothermal activity, many exist on private land or at the end of long trails deep in the forest. Fortunately,…
Photo by Katherine Alex Beaven Japan’s adoration of the delicate sakura tree spans centuries — frequently popping up in artwork and poems, and as a feature in several of the country’s long-standing rituals and traditions. This shouldn’t come as a surprise. After all, the cherry blossom is Nippon’s national flower, and during spring, its brief…
Photo by Rennett Stowe via Flickr The Spring Equinox is just around the corner. Come March 20, it’s officially spring, meaning it will once again be one of our favorite times of year. (Who are we kidding? We love every time of the year!) But spring holds a special place in our frozen winter hearts.…
Photo: V8 Hotel Although many of these hotels can be rented by the hour, they’re a far cry from a sleazy roadside motel. In places like Japan or Brazil, where adults live with their parents until they’re married, it can be hard for couples to find a private place for romance — which is where…
Photo by gigi_nyc, Flickr Love it or hate it, New Year’s Eve happens every year. And we, as New Yorkers — with the American epitome of a NYE celebration happening right here in Times Square — definitely have a love-hate relationship with this holiday. While every single American may hate the scramble to find the…