Immerse Yourself in Real Japan at Mihonoseki
According to Hideki Yukawa, Japan’s first Nobel laureate, Mihonoseki is one of the few places in the island nation where you can find “the roots...
By Suzanne Bhagan
December 3, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Go Back in Time at Nihon Minkaen
It’s hard to believe that a short 30-minute train journey from Shinjuku station can take you so far back in time. Kawasaki’s Nihon Minkaen is...
By Cheryl White
October 15, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Hiking Mt. Mitake’s Varied Scenery
Tired of spending your summers at overcrowded beaches or pools? Sometimes the best way to cool down in Japan during summer is to get out...
By Camille Perry
September 3, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Test Your Endurance by Walking the Camino de Santiago
It’s summer in Europe, and when it’s summer in Europe people walk! Alpine hikes in Germany and Switzerland, and lake district ramblings in Norway, Sweden...
By Cheryl White
August 28, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Paris: More than Just Landmarks
Traveling to Paris is on most people’s bucket list, and for many it is a repeat destination. So what to do when you are a...
By Cheryl White
August 21, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Cruise Around Japan this Autumn
Has the shinkansen lots its allure for you? Or are you looking for an unusual way to see some of Japan's most famous sights? This...
By The Savvy Team
August 13, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
See Hawaii with Your Taste Buds
You'd be forgiven for thinking that eating out in Honolulu was all ranch dressing and fries on the side. Most major food chains are represented...
By Cheryl White
July 23, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Yakushima: Where the Forest Meets the Sea
The circular island of Yakushima lies off the coast of Kagoshima prefecture in southern Japan. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, its spectacular green forests and...
By Bonnie Waycott
July 9, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
The Slow Life on Zamami Island, Okinawa
Have you ever wondered why people from Okinawa are among the longest-living on earth? Scientists can debate the suspected reasons until they're blue in the...
By Katharina von Tschurtschenthaler
April 30, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
The Fascinating Underwater Topography of Miyakojima
Some divers prefer to take it easy, cruising over carpets of coral and taking in the colorful scenery and tropical fish while the sunlight penetrates...
By Bonnie Waycott
April 9, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Guam: Something for Everyone
Long thought of as a “poor man’s Hawaii,” the beautiful island of Guam is a hidden gem in the Pacific waiting for you to discover....
By Cheryl White
March 19, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Beyond Honolulu: Destination Haleiwa
The North Shore of Oahu is world famous for its huge surf and beautiful beaches. Just over an hour away from downtown Waikiki, it is...
By Cheryl White
March 5, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Kurokawa Hot Spring Village, Kyushu
The charming hot spring village of Kurokawa in Kyushu is such a gem that I had a dilemma about whether or not I wanted to...
By Joanna Pearce
February 12, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Honolulu: The Savvy Insider’s Guide
Due to its relative proximity and some cultural similarities, Hawaii is a popular destination for those traveling from Japan, but many people stick to the...
By Cheryl White
January 29, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Okinawa in the Off Season
Okinawa in the winter months makes for an affordable getaway. Airfare and hotels are much cheaper, and the tourist attractions aren’t as crowded. The average...
By Teresa Ann Koide
January 22, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle