This new article features Hakone, a mountainous Japanese city located west of Tokyo, which is known for its hot springs (onsen) and the panorama it offers on the iconic volcano of Mount Fuji. It is home to the Hakone Shinto Shrine, with a red “torii” gate emerging from Lake Ashi, accessible by a pirate boat. It is also the site of the bubbling sulfur water springs of the Ōwakudani valley. Continue reading Japan – 1 Day in Hakone
This is the third part of my trip to Japan, which led me to Kyoto. Just know that I also wrote travel guides of Hiroshima and Osaka, so if you haven’t read both of those articles yet, go for it and come back here! If you’ve read them already, good job and I love you! I’ve … Continue reading Japan – 2 Days in Kyoto
Hi friends! During my visit to Japan, I had the incredible opportunity to stay a few days in Osaka! Visiting this city was simply one of the best travel and culinary experiences I had in my whole life. So, let’s dig into it! This itinerary is intentionally starting on a Tuesday, so make sure to … Continue reading Japan – 3 Days in Osaka
Hi Friends! As a reminder, I spent 1 in South Korea last August, and I decided to complete my Eastern Asian trip by visiting the Land of the Rising Sun, known as Nihon, Nippon or… JAPAN (日本)! For some context, don’t hesitate to read my previous articles about my South Korean trip… I was lucky enough to visit … Continue reading Japan – 1 Day in Hiroshima
Ah, food… The thing I love the most on Earth (besides my cats). This list of the best restaurants in South Korea is all you need to ensure you enjoy countless culinary experiences throughout your trip there. Also, it’s super subjective as taste varies from people to people, but this should please every taste palate! … Continue reading 10 Best South Korean Restaurants
Hi friends! This is the third and last part of my trip to South Korea, which led me to the seaside city of Busan. Just know that I also wrote a comprehensive 3-day visit to Seoul and a 2-day visit to Gyeongju, so if you haven’t read both of those articles yet, go for it and come back here! If … Continue reading South Korea – 2 Days in Busan
A Gourmet Vagabond 