Japan is home to many smaller cities that tourists might glance at briefly before settling for more familiar names. The small city of Ogaki, just outside Nagoya, is one of those smaller destinations of Gifu …
On paper, Japan and South Korea sound like they offer similar experiences to people looking to travel in East Asia. They’re two of the leading destinations in the region, with distinct cuisines, globally recognizable pop …
Japan is home to many smaller cities that tourists might glance at briefly before settling for more familiar names. The small city of Ogaki, just outside Nagoya, is one of those smaller destinations of Gifu …
Visitors to Tasmania really only have two major cities to choose from to explore: Launceston and Hobart. These two main cities in Tasmania sit at either end of the state, both serving as gateways to …
Many travellers know very little about Poland, so there are many corners of the country that people don’t know. In Poland’s southwest, people are most likely to be familiar with the charming city of Wroclaw …
The island of Penang is one of Malaysia’s most popular and adored destinations. This island, sitting just off the country’s west coast, ticks every box, be it history, culture, or food. Most people start by …
The city of Novi Sad in Serbia’s north can be a tricky one to unpack. Lying on the banks of the Danube River, the city manages to somehow juggle a bunch of opposing characteristics. Novi …
Umbria is a region of central Italy full of overlooked destinations, such as the small hilltop city of Orvieto. Even though I was visiting Orvieto in the winter month of January, the city’s brilliant scenery …
Japan is full of smaller cities that often go unnoticed by international visitors, as they bounce between its famous large ones like Tokyo and Kyoto. But Okayama is the perfect example of a less well-known …
These days the Balkans seem to be ever-growing in popularity and yet many don’t feel the urge to visit Sarajevo. Sure, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina isn’t off-the-beaten-path or anything, but it doesn’t seem …
In all my travels through Portugal, few places compare with the visual splendour that you find when visiting Obidos. A small town in central Portugal, Óbidos is a delightfully scenic town on a hill wrapped …
When it comes to historical destinations in Sicily, the seaside city of Syracuse is hard to ignore. After all, it’s an ancient city with millennia of history to its name, and it’s not too harsh …
When planning a trip to Sicily, a common dilemma is deciding to start out from Palermo or Catania. These two large cities are the island’s main gateways, and both provide opportunities to try Sicilian food …