Communing With the Gods on Miyajima
Miyajima is apparently where God (or is it gods?) lives. That seems like a fairly compelling reason to visit, and looking back at the island...
By Emily Paine
February 11, 2016 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
This Weekend: Tokyo Area Events for February 13–14
Valentine's Day is just a couple of days away, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate in Tokyo this weekend. Whether you love the...
By The Savvy Team
February 11, 2016 |
Lifestyle
The Stunning Beaches of Shimane Prefecture
Although the tourism agencies do a fantastic job of marketing Okinawa as Japan’s top beach destination, it’s not always necessary to get off the mainland...
By Suzanne Bhagan
February 4, 2016 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
A Family Adventure in the Paradise of Palau
It was our usual holiday prep: while throughout the year other friends (even the ones without kids) fine-tuned carefully planned itineraries to exotic locations, poring...
By Emily Paine
January 30, 2016 |
Families
L’Occitane Cafe, Shibuya: An Organic Treat for the Senses
Standing at the scramble crosswalk outside Shibuya station, it's easy to feel at the center of the earth, as thousands of people pass you by...
By Bonnie Waycott
January 25, 2016 |
Food & Drink
Go Back to Work in Style
Right, time to put the champagne flutes down and dust off your laptop bag. It may be time to hit the desk again, but hey,...
By Juliette Olah
January 22, 2016 |
Fashion
Taking It Slow in Jaisalmer, India’s Golden City
Imagine a golden city in the middle of a desert. A place where people still live within fortress walls. A place of constant sunshine and...
By Suzanne Bhagan
January 7, 2016 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Escape the Shibuya Crowds at Royal Garden Cafe
On the second floor of the Hotel Unizo near Shibuya's Tokyu Hands is a stylish, spacious establishment that's sure to satisfy vegans, vegetarians and meat...
By Bonnie Waycott
January 4, 2016 |
Food & Drink
A Weekend Getaway in Kuala Lumpur
With Malay, Chinese, Tamil and a host of other nationalities, Kuala Lumpur is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in Asia. Year-round tropical climate,...
By Suzanne Bhagan
December 31, 2015 |
Adventures, Lifestyle
Celebrate New Year’s in Japan Like a Local
Every New Year season in Japan, you will hear people say “akemashite omedeto gozaimasu” (明けましておめでとうございます, literally, opening congratulations). It’s a mouthful to say, but thankfully...
By Ai Faithy Perez
December 30, 2015 |
Art & Culture, Lifestyle
