Getting Around I used a Suica in Apple Wallet. On iPhone you can add it inside Wallet under transit cards. Each person needs their own Suica on their own phone. I tapped in and out on metro and trains and also paid in many shops and vending machines. On buses I tapped Suica when I … Read more
Written by Roi Alfassi Updated April 2025 Encounter the Bengal Tiger – Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh Located in the heart of India, Kanha National Park is the crown jewel of Madhya Pradesh, a state filled with temples, forts, lakes, and breathtaking natural reserves. Established in 1955, Kanha spans an impressive 940 square kilometers, making … Read more
Written by Roi Alfassi Updated September 2025 Find the Best Transport Options from India (Flights, Train, bus, ferry) The Jewel of Jaipur – Taj Rambagh Palace Jaipur, often called “The Pink City” for the soft pink hue that colors its buildings, is the capital of Rajasthan — the Land of Kings — and a magnet … Read more
Written by Roi Alfassi Updated April 2025 Arrival in Jaipur – The Gateway to Royal India When I first arrived in Jaipur, I was instantly enveloped by its rhythm, a gentle chaos that somehow made perfect sense. The air shimmered with dust and sunlight, painted in hues of saffron and rose. Rickshaws wove between camel … Read more
Written by Roi Alfassi Updated April 2025 How to Get to Karnataka? Getting to Karnataka is convenient thanks to its two international airports — one in Bengaluru (Bangalore), the state capital, and another in Mangaluru (Mangalore). While there are no direct flights from many countries, travelers can easily reach Karnataka via major Indian hubs such … Read more
Written by Roi Alfassi Updated September 2025 Find the Best Transport Options from Vietnam (Flights, Train, bus, ferry) 1. Ha Long Bay from Hanoi – A Cruise Through Limestone Majesty A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay is Vietnam’s crown jewel. Thousands of limestone karsts rise dramatically from emerald waters, creating a scene straight … Read more
Written by Roi Alfassi Updated September 2025 Find the Best Transport Options from Japan (Flights, Train, bus, ferry) 1. Nikko from Tokyo – Sacred Temples and Waterfalls A UNESCO World Heritage site nestled in the mountains, Nikko is where Japanese spirituality meets breathtaking nature. The ornate Toshogu Shrine is the main draw, known for its … Read more
Written by Sarah Mitchell Updated April 2024 Day One: Nostalgia in Yongsan & Flavors of Itaewon Our electrical plugs (iPhones, computers, etc.) work perfectly in Japanese outlets without the need for a converter. It was such a relief not having to carry an extra adapter around. The tap water tastes just like home! Sometimes when … Read more
Written by Olivia Cassidi Updated November 2022 Tokyo: Where the City Glows and Time Slows On our first evening we walked to Senso-ji. Lanterns swung in a light breeze, Nakamise-dori rustled like a silk curtain, and somewhere a shutter clicked. We stopped at the incense burner, let the smoke wash over our shoulders for luck, … Read more
Written by Roi Alfassi Updated October 2025 Hanoi: A Lake in the Heart of the City Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a fascinating blend of Far Eastern culture and Western urban life. Here, you’ll find countless street stalls selling local food and vendors wearing traditional conical hats, carrying their goods on bicycles — alongside … Read more
Written by Roi Alfassi Updated October 2025 1. Taman Negara National Park (Pahang, Kelantan & Terengganu) As Malaysia’s oldest and most famous national park, Taman Negara is the ultimate destination for rainforest exploration. Covering over 4,300 square kilometers, this ancient jungle — estimated to be 130 million years old — is one of the world’s … Read more
Day 1 – Departure from the UK: Beginning Our Two-Week Family Journey to Malaysia Our adventure started with a long travel day, leaving Heathrow early in the morning on Qatar Airways with a connection in Doha. The airline made the journey much easier for the kids, surprising them with SpongeBob-themed activity packs filled with crayons … Read more
Written by Roi Alfassi Updated October 2025 Tokyo Disneyland Like all Disney theme parks, Tokyo Disneyland is a children’s paradise. In fact, the resort features two full theme parks. The first is the classic Disneyland, familiar from other parts of the world, with its Main Street filled with shops and restaurants, and six themed lands: … Read more
Written by Roi Alfassi Updated October 2025 Fuji-Hakone-Izu (Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park) The Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park is considered the most visited national park in all of Japan. It is a collection of diverse tourist sites and points of interest spread across the region, including the world-famous Mount Fuji, the Fuji Five Lakes, Hakone, the Izu Peninsula, … Read more
Written by Roi Alfassi Updated October 2025 Sakura Season in Japan – A Celebration of Spring 🌸 In Japan, the sakura season, or cherry blossom bloom, is a true celebration of spring and renewal. Across the country, countless festivals are held in honor of this magical time: streets are decorated with floral ornaments, restaurants and … Read more
Written by Roi Alfassi Updated October 2025 The Silk Road – Monks, Merchants, and Barbarian Tribes The ancient road, which began with the rise of the Han Dynasty (207 BCE – 220 CE), stretched from its capital Chang’an (today’s Xi’an) all the way to the Roman Empire. It comprised several routes along which goods were … Read more
Written by Roi Alfassi Updated October 2025 A Glimpse of the North: From Long-Neck Women to Elephants You’ve landed in Bangkok – welcome! Don’t linger in the capital just yet, but continue straight to your first destination: Chiang Mai, in northern Thailand. While buses and trains are available, the journey takes around 13 hours, so … Read more