As the resting place of one of Japan’s greatest shoguns (military rulers of the nation) and just under two hours from Tokyo by train, Nikko is a great daytrip if you’re spending a few days in Japan’s capital. Situated in a hilly...

Just as New York has its Central Park and Bangkok has its Lumpini Park, Vancouver has Stanley Park. Located at the edge of the city and facing both the sea and the mountains, Stanley Park is a vast scenic area boasting walking and cycling paths,...

The British Museum is a grand British institution, being one of the world’s finest museums and home to countless great artifacts and works of arts since the mid-18th century. It is also the best museum I’ve ever been to. Whenever I visit...

When it comes to museums, Taiwan doesn’t seem to have any famous ones other than the National Palace Museum, which showcases imperial Chinese treasures brought across from China by Chiang Kai-shek in the mid-1940s. But in reality, Taiwan has...

Malaysia’s island* state of Penang is rightfully known for being a food and heritage paradise, but there are a few other things to do besides eat and wander around historical neighborhoods. Hiking on Penang Hill is one, and trekking in Penang...

Rome is famous for great historic sites such as the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, but what makes it a fantastic city is that there are many more sites across the city. A lot of other cities have famous sites but when you visit those sites, there...

The Berlin Wall is a symbol of repression and division during the Cold War. Some of it is kept intact as a memorial and a lesson for future generations to heed. But there is one part of the Wall that serves as a symbol of joy, not sadness. This is...