We’d been hearing about Myoko Kogen as Japan’s up and coming ski destination, less crowded than Hakuba and with some seriously good runs. So for our annual ski trip this year, 10 of us drove up to find out for ourselves! Here are some details that might be helpful for planning your next ski trip

We’d heard that Shiga Kogen was the biggest ski resort in Japan and were so excited to finally check it out! 5 days over new years, 18 ski resorts across 5 areas, and we managed to cover everything. It can get pretty complicated to navigate, but it delivered in ways we didn’t expect, including the

Nozawa Onsen had been on my radar for a while, and I’m so glad we finally made it happen! Nestled in the mountains of Nagano Prefecture, this quaint little town is a rare combo of solid ski slopes and an onsen culture that dates back to the Edo period. We were there for 5 days in December, and it h

Bipenggou (毕棚沟) sits on the opposite side of the same mountain range as Mt. Siguniang, and while it might not be as famous, it’s equally stunning and also accessible! Just 3 hours from Chengdu, this makes for a very doable day trip if you’re short on time. We visited in mid-October but were sadly a

After our epic day hiking Changping Valley , we headed to Shuangqiao Valley (双桥沟) the next day for a different experience at Mt. Siguniang. This valley is way more accessible thanks to sightseeing buses that do all the work for you. We got to see stunning alpine lakes with mountain reflections, wa

We spent 8 days exploring western sichuan , but it was Changping Valley at Mt. Siguniang (Four Sisters Mountain) that completely stole my heart 🥹 Snow-capped peaks towering above us, crystal clear streams running alongside the trail, and views that made us pause every few minutes to snap a shot fo

I shared about my itinerary in a previous post, and I know 8 days in the mountains might seem like a lot! With limited annual leave, some might prefer balancing nature with city exploration. Since planning this trip was pretty hard (there’s not much English review content out there), I hope this

Everyone knows Chengdu for pandas and hot pot, but who knew Sichuan Province has some of China’s most stunning alpine landscapes?! Turquoise lakes, snow-capped peaks, Tibetan villages, hot springs, vast plains… We spent 8 days exploring it all, and the best part is that they were accessible and aff

The finale of our W Trek adventure!! After two days of day hikes from Paine Grande, we were ready for the iconic Base Torres sunrise hike that everyone talks about when they mention Patagonia. Watching those granite towers light up in the early morning glow was breathtaking, and we were so glad the

Back with Part 2 of our Torres del Paine adventure! This time highlighting our accommodations for the first three nights of our trip. Camping could be a pretty core part of the experience, but we’re not hardcore outdoorsy people. So.. we were looking for something sufficiently comfortable that woul

Finally doing the Torres del Paine W Trek was a dream come true! This is Part 1 of our W Trek adventure, but we call this the lazy way 😅 We specifically planned this to avoid the typical multi-day trek where you carry everything on your back for days. Instead, we based ourselves at Paine Grande for

After years of dreaming and planning, we finally made it happen 🥹 9 friends flying halfway across the world from Singapore to explore the legendary wilderness of Patagonia! From the iconic granite towers of Torres del Paine to witnessing the famous peaks behind the Patagonia brand’s logo, this 2-we

A decade ago, I had an amazing exchange experience in the US but avoided returning due to the long flights. This year I finally had to make a trip to Seattle, and I was honestly absolutely dreading flying solo on a 20+ hour journey. After reading good reviews, I decided to give Starlux Airlines

When I thought about Niigata, I only knew about Niigata rice, thanks to restaurants promoting it as “the best in Japan.” Turns out the rice really IS that good, but there’s also much more to this prefecture! We explored gorgeous landscapes, tried our hand at blacksmithing, enjoyed fresh seafood and

Koh Samui is gorgeous but it definitely has its quirks. We were there in June (little bit of a shoulder season) and discovered stuff that are less well documented online, from taxi politics to unpredictable weather to island infrastructure realities. I was stressing over some of these things bef

When we were planning for our trip to Koh Samui, Ang Thong National Marine Park was the one place I really wanted to visit. There were plenty of rave reviews on Reddit too, with everyone saying it was an absolute must-do. And safe to say, it completely lived up to my expectations 🙌🏻 This archipela