Tag: Asia

My wife and I recently went on a 12-stop tour of Japan, over a span of 15 or so days. This long-awaited trip acted as a “homecoming” of sorts, with both of us having lived in Japan nearly a decade ago.

Central Asia—sometimes referred to as the ‘Stans’—consists of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Bordered by Russia in the north, China to the east, and Iran and Afghanistan down south, these five countries possess unparalleled natural beauty, unique culture and rich history.

Snowbird destinations can become a little repetitive, especially if you’re flocking to the same place every year. Think Florida, Arizona, California, Mexico, and all the other typical snowbird hotspots in between. For your next trip, why not push yourself out of your comfort zone and visit a destination that’s always been on your bucket list?

With the Canadian dollar starting to look a little more optimistic, travellers in Canada might want to start thinking about taking a few more trips abroad this year and next. Earlier this year, KAYAK released a list of trending destinations for 2017 and beyond, reflecting metasearch data gathered on Canadian users on their site. Whether

We’ve all heard the saying: to truly discover a culture, try the local cuisine. Naturally, food is more than something we eat to survive—it also has cultural significance. In our day and age, we even label certain dishes and cuisines as bastions of cultural heritage. French cuisine is a great example.

Think of the Mekong River as the backbone of Southeast Asia. It’s the very pillar that ensures the area’s economic development. Take a trip down the Mekong and you’ll intimately discover the heart of Southeast Asian life. Thanks to some of the destinations below, I too discovered its unquestionable charm.