Travel can be so much more than ticking countries off a map. Sometimes, all it takes is a single inspiring destination to spark your next great adventure. That’s why we love curated lists like “The World’s Most Beautiful Buildings.” They not only highlight the stunning creativity expressed through human architecture.

Uji, growing in popularity, is situated just between Kyoto and Nara. It’s conveniently a short 20 to 30-minute train ride away from central Kyoto, accessible by both the rapid line and local trains. The city is known for its abundance of premium matcha, or what you’ll often see referred to as “Uji Matcha”.

I think everyone is a little biased when it comes to their homeland, but since moving to Canada I have always been surprised by how many people tell me that Ireland is on their ‘bucket list’ of travel destinations. In this blog, I’ll go over some tips and recommendations for anyone who wants to make that trip a reality.