Japan is one of the most stunning and astounding countries in the world. Even if you are short on time, there is still a huge amount that can be packed into a two week vacation as long as you plan it properly. For anybody thinking about going, there are a few things you need to really consider. If time is not on your side and you want to get the most out of your trip we highly recommend using the services of a Japanese travel company. This … [Read more...]
5 World Destinations So Amazing You’ll Want to Move There
Instead of spending your holiday break watching television or surfing random websites, perhaps it’s best to invest in something much worthwhile like travelling. Travelling has really proven to be beneficial since it gives one the opportunity to acquire new experiences, new friends, and new knowledge about the locals and their culture. As you travel to different places, you’ll be more exposed to different practices and beliefs. This allows you … [Read more...]
5 Sports Events to Travel to in 2020
Sports is a vehicle for people to travel the world. All across the globe, sports fans visit foreign countries and cities to witness live sporting events. Attending sporting events in far-flung locations means experiencing new cultures, cuisines, and people. In 2020, there are a number of big sports events on the docket and millions of people will travel the globe to witness these proceedings. The top competitions of 2020 will be followed by … [Read more...]
Tokyo Attractions: A Quickie Guide
If you haven’t yet visited Tokyo, the time is ripe. This dynamic city is gearing up for the 2020 Summer Olympics so it’s a fine time to discover its wealth of offerings. From the swanky shops in Ginza to the teen fashion Mecca Harajuku, there’s a neighborhood to please every tourist’s taste. There’s so much to do and see in this bustling metropolis, you could stay for months--or years-- and still not see it all. Make sure you allow plenty of … [Read more...]
Celebrating The Willard InterContinential’s Rich Washington DC Heritage
Just two blocks from the White House and within walking distance to everything the nation's capitol has to offer, it's easy to see why The Willard InterContinental in Washington DC is known as the "Residence of Presidents" and has remained an anchor in a town that's undergone countless transformations over the hotel's 200 year existence. In 1862, National Hawthorne wrote, "The Willard may be much more justly called the center of Washington … [Read more...]
Japan Named Travel + Leisure’s 2018 Destination of the Year
(NEW YORK, NY) – Meredith Corporation's (NYSE: MDP; www.meredith.com) Travel + Leisure today announced that Japan is its 2018 Destination of the Year. In honoring the country, the brand's editors noted its rich history and skyrocketing number of international visitors, its exotic parks and temple gardens and its blend of vibrant cities, mountain trails and eclectic cuisine. The Travel + Leisure Destination of the Year is the place the editors … [Read more...]
Hong Kong falls from number one spot for international investment
Research carried out by IP Global reveals that Hong Kong has fallen from the number one spot for active international investment. The UAE have surpassed Hong Kong for international investment for the first time since studies began. The study identifies where global investment has been invested worldwide. The UAE itself is projected to return 2% economic growth for 2018, with this rising to 3% in 2019, being one of the largest growths … [Read more...]
The End of the Road: “I’ve finally made it around the world.”
I’m tired this morning. It feels like the end of a very long journey. I sleep in, listening to the sounds of Parisian life outside my hotel. While it will be the end of this journey around the world with the last leg from Paris back to Frankfurt tomorrow, perhaps it’s the start of something else. I want to believe that my days of living and working with people who do not share my values are over (or at least I will be conscious of the … [Read more...]
A Teacher’s Story: My Gaijin Experience In Japan
I’ve always had a curiosity about life outside of the United States. Geography was my favorite subject as a child. I first heard of Japan in the fourth grade when my teacher would go on xenophobic rants about how the Japanese were determined to take over the world and eventually own America. Due to circumstances, I would have to wait until my mid-twenties before going abroad. One day, my life took a drastic turn. My first serious relationship … [Read more...]
Dizzying heights and Robot Wars in Dazzling Tokyo
Japan has always held a certain mystic for us in the western world. While it might be often be highly romaticised compared to the reality, Japan still holds many surprises, and you'll probably be surprised in ways you never expected. It cost the guts of €1200 for flights with BA as we flew in high season around April/May it was totally worth it. From the moment I stepped foot in Narita airport in Tokyo, I fell in love with Japan and its … [Read more...]
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