Most people don’t realize how incredibly diverse Japan is. The small island country has something for everyone. Castles, gardens, and temples in the ancient capital of Kyoto. The best power skiing in the world in Niseko. Mountainous hot spring onsen baths in the Japanese Alps. White sandy beaches on the subtropical Okinawan islands. The list goes …
While Cape Town is our favorite city to visit, Tokyo is the city where I could most easily live. It’s got everything that I love about New York and more. The food is A+ – Japanese people are obsessed with food, which is probably why the city has more Michelin stars than Paris. Michelin …
Tomorrow is our last day on our RTW trip! Can you believe it?! This trip has been beyond my wildest dreams and expectations. Looking back on the last seven months, I can’t believe how much we’ve done and I’m so, so grateful for the experiences we’ve had. And even though I’m seriously missing our friends …
If our recent flight path looked odd, it’s because we were supposed to end this RTW trip in South America; however, fond memories of our honeymoon in Japan encouraged us to extend the trip, taking us back to Asia. After Cape Town, we flew to Tokyo, finally arriving to our Airbnb in Shibuya some 30+ …
One picture that inspired a visit What: Gunung Leuser National Park is one of the most important and biologically diverse conservation areas in the world. The park protects a wide range of ecosystems and endangered species including elephants, tigers, rhinos, and orangutans. When I saw my cousin’s picture of her trip to Gunung Leuser, …
Our take on the ever popular The Hype Many consider Torres del Paine in southern Chilean Patagonia the world’s most beautiful national park. Its spectacular landscape boasts soaring mountains, enormous glaciers, and iceberg-filled lakes. The park’s pièce de résistance is the three granite towers from which the park takes its name. What’s the best …
After packing on the pounds in Buenos Aires, it was time to get some outside and exercise. So, we flew to El Calafate, the gateway to Argentinian Patagonia and Los Glaciares National Park. The UNESCO World Heritage site has been recognized as one of the most spectacular natural landscapes in the world due to its expansive …
After 2 weeks in the South Island, we flew direct from Auckland to Buenos Aires (our first continental flight that we paid for). Upon our arrival, we checked into our “free” SPG hotel, Park Tower Buenos Aires, in Retiro (this was a mistake, don’t stay anywhere but Palermo) and headed straight for a steak dinner at …
One picture that inspired a visit What: Greetings from Torres del Paine! Torres del Paine is a national park in southern Chilean Patagonia, famous for its soaring mountains, bright blue glaciers, and beautiful lakes. The most iconic image of TDP is the three granite towers from which the park takes its name. Currently, we’re …
Your next long weekend trip It’s safe to say that Cape Town is our favorite city in the world. It’s got everything – majestic mountains, sandy beaches, a growing culinary and art scene, and the nicest people! You can hike a mountain, chill on a beach, and go wine tasting all in one day. …