My Most Embarrassing Travel Story Involving a Japanese Ryokan In 2005 I went on a Memoirs of a Geisha fam trip where they took me to all the sites that were mentioned in the book/movie. We checked into an… Johnny Jet , March 27, 2021
What It’s Like To Live In and Travel Around Vietnam During COVID-19 When I read that Vietnam was ranked second in the world (after New Zealand) at keeping COVID-19 at bay, and then had multiple readers ask me for Vietnam-related travel advice,… Johnny Jet , February 6, 2021
What It’s Like to Arrive in Hong Kong and Why The USA Should Follow Its Lead As per usual these days, I was up in the middle of the night working because I couldn’t sleep. I always scan my Twitter feed when I noticed Laurel Chor’s … Johnny Jet , May 14, 2020
Takeaways from the 2019 Turkish Airlines Corporate Club Conference in Istanbul On October 8, over 1,200 business travel experts from 75 countries convened in Istanbul for the 2019 Turkish Airlines Corporate Club Conference. Inside the Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference… Laura Pedrick , October 23, 2019
10 Things to Do in Japan’s Fukuoka Prefecture Tokyo, the world’s largest and maybe best city, is hosting the Olympics next summer. In the heavy heat of July and August 2020, the Japanese capital and its humming subway… Ian Livingston , September 26, 2019
North Korea is Airing a Tourism Commercial in Canada I’m in Toronto for Christmas and while watching one of the news channels (I think CNN), my brother-in-law and I were shocked to see a commercial for Korea Tourism encouraging… Johnny Jet Editorial , December 24, 2018
Inside a South Korean Factory: How a New Product Makes It to Your Home It’s certainly fun to unwrap holiday presents, especially those long-awaited tech-focused gadgets that make our lives simpler or more entertaining. But have you ever taken a moment to ponder exactly… Ramsey Qubein , December 5, 2018
In Nepal, You Must Follow the Momos It is just after lunchtime in Kathmandu and the sun is beginning to sting my skin. The heat of early Nepali summer is no joke. The sleeves of my buttoned-up… Ian Livingston , September 20, 2018
10 Takeaways From the Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival A refreshing drizzle descended from the heavens on the evening I arrived in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, for its annual candle festival. Held at the beginning of Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent),… Lavanya Sunkara , September 3, 2018
Our Maldives Honeymoon, Part 2: Niyama Private Islands Maldives Caitlin Martin’s honeymoon series begins here. Part 1, on Anantara Veli, is here. Set just 40 minutes south of Male, the capital of the Maldives, is a dreamy Maldivian retreat like… Caitlin Martin Marker , August 22, 2018
Our Maldives Honeymoon, Part 1: Anantara Veli Caitlin Martin’s honeymoon series begins here. Part 2 is here. In our honeymoon planning, the sheer number of things to do at Anantara Veli called to me and my now-husband right away…. Caitlin Martin Marker , August 21, 2018
Our Maldives Honeymoon: How We Planned It If you ask me, the tranquil blue waters and gently swaying palm trees of the Maldives are the visuals of pure luxury. The country’s countless islands (26 ring-shaped atolls made… Caitlin Martin Marker , August 21, 2018
11 Things to Do in Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture In March of this year, I dropped into Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture on a swing through the larger Chubu region. I took an ice cream for a stroll through the pooled peace… Ian Livingston , August 2, 2018
10 Best Budget Phuket Beach Hotels for Couples Are you looking for a destination with romance that won’t exceed your holiday budget? Phuket is the perfect spot to treat your loved one to a relaxing vacation spent sunbathing… Johnny Jet Editorial , July 6, 2018
An Amazing Week Aboard a Tall Ship in Thailand If you ask me, there’s no better way to experience the idyllic Thailand coast than by sailing on the Star Clipper, an 1830s replica schooner taking guests on Star Clippers tall-ship… Carol Calicchio , June 20, 2018
