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 (and unsponsored) travel guides, advice & practical information based on over a decade of part-time independent travel.
You've already found the perfect travel backpack, and whisked off to your next favourite destination. Now, it's time to hit the streets and the trails, and do what you do best—explore.The backpack you trust to carry all your travel gear isn't going to cut it for a day out on the town or in the country. You need something smaller, lighter, and more compact to store all the essential gear for the day ahead; it's time to find yourself a daypack!Seize the day in all its glory, and get …
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What to Do in Korea in 10 Days or Less
I have a seriously dysfunctional love/hate relationship with Korea. Living in Korea was my second expat adventure, a far cry from a happy-go-lucky year abroad as a student in Scotland. I didn't always see eye-to-eye with Korea. The living conditions weren't exactly what I was used to. And Korean food? Well, I can't say it was love at first bite.The longer I've been away from Korea though, the more I've begun to reimagine my time there. I find myself fondly remembering the complex flavours of …
10 Wonderful Things to Do in Osaka, Japan
With a fevered pace second to only Tokyo, Osaka is the Japanese urban travel experience you've always imagined. On the surface Osaka is much of what you'd expect in a post-war Japanese city, a drab endless jungle of concrete. Flying into nearby Kansai airport puts that enormity in perspective. As far as the eye can see a sea of washed-out Lego-block buildings spreads.Don't mistake it though: despite it's colourless outward appearance from above, Osaka is a fantastic place to explore. Sure, …
Where to Stay in Tokyo, Japan: The 15 Best Hotels
Spend your entire life with experienced travellers, and one thing you'll never hear is that picking where to stay in Tokyo is easy. I can hardly think of a destination that presents a bigger challenge for finding the perfect accommodations than Japan's superlative capital.Not only is Tokyo one of the biggest cities on the planet—it's like plopping almost the entire population of Canada into a single metro area!—but one of its most expensive. Space is at a premium in Tokyo, and hotel prices …
24 Hours in Hong Kong
Racing across Lantau Island on the Airport Express, I remember catching my first glimpse of the Hong Kong skyline through the steamy windows. At that instant, I knew I was about to uncover a new favourite travel destination. And Hong Kong delivered.Don't get me wrong: 24 hours in Hong Kong truly isn't enough time experience everything the city offers. Hong Kong is a massive assault to all the senses. Trying to absorb it all on a tight timeframe is only bound to fester into an obsession to …
