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Hi! I’m Ryan, a Canadian traveller on a mission to help you maximize your vacation & travel smarter in less time. Join me as I share useful, unsponsored travel guides, lifestyle advice & practical information based on over a decade and a half of part-time independent travel.

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Featured Country Guides

Featured City Guides

Featured Country & Region Itineraries

10 Days in Japan: Itinerary

10 Days in Bali: Itinerary

10 Days in Korea: Itinerary

10 Days in Spain: Itinerary

10 Days in Malaysia: Itinerary

10 Days in Germany: Itinerary

Featured City Itineraries

One Day in Montreal: Itinerary

One Day in Toronto: Itinerary

One Day in Vancouver: Itinerary

24 Hours in Tokyo: Itinerary

One Day in Singapore: Itinerary

One Day in Seoul: Itinerary

24 Hours in Hong Kong: Itinerary

One Day in Kyoto: Itinerary

One Day in Osaka: Itinerary

Featured Accommodations Guides

Where to Stay in Hong Kong: The Best Hotels & Areas

Where to Stay in Seoul: The Best Hotels & Areas

Where to Stay in Tokyo: The Best Hotels & Areas

Where to Stay in Singapore: The Best Hotels & Areas

Where to Stay in Kyoto: The Best Hotels & Areas

Where to Stay in Osaka: The Best Hotels & Areas

Featured Travel Gear Reviews

Best Travel Backpacks for Men

Best Travel Backpacks for Women

Best Travel Daypacks

Best Rain Jackets for Men

Best Rain Jackets for Women

Best Wheeled Backpacks

Featured Attractions Guides

Things to Do in Tokyo

Things to Do in Singapore

Things to Do in Shanghai

Things to Do in Seoul

Things to Do in Osaka

Things to Do in Kyoto

Featured Day Trips Guides

Best Day Trips from Berlin

Best Day Trips from Tokyo

Best Day Trips from Seoul

Featured Weather Guides

Best Time to Visit Singapore

Best Time to Visit Taiwan

Best Time to Visit Korea