Real costs, honest takes, and the places the highlight reels miss. Two Canadians sharing everything from street food to slow trains.
This Korea travel guide for Canadians starts where our 202-day Asia trip is finishing up: Malaysia. We are packing our bags in KL and heading to Seoul, and we could not be more ready. Staying connected in Korea is easy with an eSIM. Here is our Trip.com eSIM review covering both Korea plans. Korea is…
After 50 days and 8 cities in China, Guangzhou was our favourite. This honest 3-day Guangzhou itinerary covers dim sum at Liwan Lake, Yongqingfang, Kimbo Market, the Canton Tower at night, and what everything actually costs.
Japan’s departure tax is tripling in July 2026. We break down all the new fees stacking up for Canadian travellers, honest etiquette rules every tourist needs to read, and where to go beyond the Golden Route.
Japan is giving away free Shinkansen bullet train tickets to foreign tourists. The deal isn’t open to North Americans yet, but Kyushu, the region it covers, deserves a spot on your Japan travel list right now. Here’s what you need to know.
We spent 202 days working remotely across Vietnam, Malaysia, China, South Korea, Japan, and Thailand. This is the honest breakdown — costs, internet, accommodation, food — no vacation-brain takes.
Jenny’s real Seoul guide: the neighborhoods that are actually worth your time, the food Ian said things about he doesn’t usually say, and the Korean brands you want. From someone who goes back at least once a year.
Kamatoro that melts, wagyu sea urchin before 8am, and a crawfish the size of my face. We ate everything at Tsukiji Outer Market and here’s what’s actually worth your yen.
Escape to Xiamen on a budget with this 2-day Xiamen travel guide, where we spent just $207 USD for two people—including a mind-blowing $30 “mega spa” with unlimited buffet, hot springs, and saunas. From street food on Zhongshan Road and sunset cable car views to temples, beaches, and the Su Ke Spa bathhouse experience, this honest Xiamen itinerary shows you exactly what to do, what it really costs, and whether this coastal city in China deserves a spot on your trip.
We rode Second, First, and Business Class on China high-speed rail across 50 days and thousands of kilometres. Here is the honest breakdown: which class to book, when to upgrade, and what the price difference actually buys you.
Wangxian Valley looks like a fairytale cliffside village straight out of social media. But getting there is not simple. This guide breaks down exactly how to reach Wangxian Valley as a foreigner, where to stay, and the real cost of the trip. We spent $280 CAD for two people. Here is what worked, what was frustrating, and whether Wangxian Valley is truly worth the effort.
