2.8K Himeji Castle (also known as Himeji-jo) is the biggest medieval Samurai castle in Japan, and arguably one of the coolest and most photogenic places in the entire country. The design and history here are incredible and very worth a visit even from other parts of Japan. Himeji Castle can Read more…
1.4K The Hanoi area of Vietnam has lots of interesting places that you can visit on a short trip outside the city, and one of the best for photographers is the incense village of Quang Phu Cau, where colorful incense sticks are made. This Vietnamese village has apparently been making Read more…
1.9K Antelope Canyon is arguably the most famous and beautiful slot canyon in the United States. Located in Arizona on Navajo tribal land, the canyon has a bunch of different sections that are split into separate tours, and visiting any of them requires a local Navajo guide. The main Antelope Read more…
1.7K We recently traveled through Arizona and tried all of the Antelope Canyon tours over the course of a week, and I would have to say our favorite was the Antelope Canyon X! Here’s our complete review from the visit. If you haven’t heard of Antelope Canyon, it’s arguably the Read more…
2.7K Bali has such an amazing variety of things to see and do: jungles, temples, markets, beaches, waterfalls, green rice paddies, and so much more. And if you ever get bored exploring the main island of Bali, there are a bunch of smaller islands nearby like Nusa Penida, with its Read more…
3.8K No traveler’s bucket list would be complete without a visit to the world famous Angkor Wat Cambodia temple. It’s a profound and heavy experience. Exploring Angkor feels a bit like stepping into The Jungle Book. These massive Hindu temple ruins are almost 1,000 years old, and you can tell Read more…
1.7K Seram island in Maluku is one of the best kept secrets of Indonesia. The Ora Beach Resort has beautiful views like Bora Bora, and most of the island is still relatively unexplored. This is one of the best places to visit in Indonesia if you’re looking for a secluded Read more…
1.2K The Tiger’s Nest Monastery hike is one of the best things to do in Bhutan, and probably one of the most amazing day hikes in the world. This photogenic Buddhist monastery, also known as Paro Taktsang, clings to the side of a steep cliff that’s 900 meters tall, or Read more…
3.4K Labengki island (and its exotic neighbor Sombori) might be one of Indonesia’s best kept secrets. This untouched tropical paradise in Sulawesi is impossibly beautiful. It’s one of the most enchanting places we’ve visited in our travels. You can see all kinds of things here, including heart shaped lakes, green Read more…
1.2K Bhutan is a wonderful, secluded little country in the Himalayas. It’s definitely not the easiest country to visit, but it’s worth the effort if you’re looking for a really unique travel experience. I spent one week in Bhutan recently and enjoyed every moment. Most people spend 5 to 7 Read more…
2.7K After a bunch of visits to Japan over the years, I’ve put together this Japanese temple & shrine guide to help you find the best ones! There are more than 160,000 traditional Japanese temples and shrines scattered across the ‘Land of the Rising Sun,’ and usually they have a Read more…
1.1K Arizona is famous for the photogenic Antelope Canyons, but there are some other nice slot canyons in Arizona that are worth seeing as well. We traveled all over the state recently and visited many of the best slot canyons in Arizona, including the touristy Antelope Canyons in Page, plus Read more…