The Artist in Hotel rooms on the 31st floor make the Park Hotel Tokyo a must-visit luxury accommodation in the business district of Tokyo. Each room is custom-painted by different local artists, making each room a work of art. From the hallway to the ceiling, each room has unique aesthetic details that you must see…
11 Fun Facts About Japan Rail Pass, Trains and Stations
Japan is known for cutting-edge technology and its record-breaking bullet trains. The Shinkansen, or bullet trains, are futuristic-looking trains that travel at about 300km/hr, or 200 mph. The easiest and most efficient way to get around is often by train. Tourists visiting multiple cities in Japan should get the Japan Rail Pass, or JR Pass,…
How to do a Geisha and Maiko Makeover in Kyoto Japan
One of the best Japanese bucket list experiences a visitor can try is “henshin,” or the professional makeover into a Maiko or Geisha. We visited the popular studio AYA Gion in the historic Geisha District of Gion. This studio is in an authentic teahouse where Maikos once performed. Every thoughtful step of the complicated makeup…
11 Best Things to Do in Cuba
Cuba topped both our Dream Trips and Caribbean Bucket List articles this year for its exotic beaches, colorful culture and inexplicable ability to transport you back in time! Read on for more inspiration of what to do in Havana, Cuba and beyond. 1) Swim in the untouched waters and enjoy miles of white…
The Best Local Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve in NYC
The world-famous NYE celebration in NYC includes half a million freezing people huddled in the overcrowded Times Square watching the ball drop, but what do the locals do? We rounded up our favorite local-approved free and paid alternative celebrations that everyone will enjoy! 1. Themed Party at Pier A: Last New Year’s Eve, I attended…
Interview with Kate Webb of The Responsible Safari
We interviewed Kate Webb, who founded The Responsible Safari Company and is launching women’s expeditions in 2018. If you’re interested in joining The Travel Women Trips to Malawi, India or Guatemala click HERE. 1. Tell us about the first time you traveled to Africa. I was 22 and had just graduated. I had a good…
11 Secret Reasons to Travel to Albania Now
Albania enjoys some of the best views, ruins and beaches, but it is still one of the best secret destinations in Europe without crowds! There are gorgeous Grecian style beaches, historic castles that look like Wales, and wide pedestrian boulevards lined with cafes like Barcelona. All of that is packed into one beautiful, affordable, and totally…