Tokyo vs Kyoto: Which Should You Visit First?

Tokyo vs Kyoto: Which Should You Visit First?

I’ll never forget the moment my friend Sarah stood in the middle of Shibuya Crossing at midnight, surrounded by 3,000 people crossing in perfect synchronization, neon signs bleeding colors onto wet pavement, and she turned to me with wide eyes and whispered, “Is this Japan?” Three weeks later, she was sitting in a quiet Kyoto … Read more

Iceland Summer vs Winter Travel Experience: Which Wins?

Iceland Summer vs Winter Travel Experience: Which Wins?

It was 11:47 PM in July, and I was standing at the base of Skógafoss waterfall with absolutely no business being awake. The sky was the color of a ripe peach, the falls were thundering, and a family of four was eating sandwiches on the rocks beside me like it was perfectly normal to have … Read more