Tokyo is a city that we would go back to again and again. As the world’s largest city, it’s no major surprise that planning a trip there is overwhelming. There are enough things to see, do, eat and drink to spend a lifetime. And you’re planning to do it in just three days! On our ... Read more The post An Easy 3-Day Tokyo Itinerary: How We Tackled this Mega City appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

Is autumn a good time to visit Taiwan? I would say that it’s not just good. In fact, it is my favorite season of the year to be living in Taiwan. Fall is Taiwan is characterized by pleasant, warm to cool weather and blue skies. There is little chance of rain, and it’s the perfect ... Read more The post Autumn in Taiwan: Best Foliage Spots and Other Things to Do appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

My kids are absolutely obsessed with cats (my wife and I are pretty big fans, too). As proof, I’ve got articles on all the cat cafes we’ve visited in Taipei (where my kids were born) and this cat village in Taiwan. We travel for cats! So when we planned our most recent trip to Japan, ... Read more The post Our Day Trip to Tashirojima Cat Island with Cat-Loving Kids appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

Taiwan is a country that never stops eating, and a big part of this eating takes place on the streets. With its legendary night markets and festivals, round-the-clock breakfast shops, recipes honed for generations, and celebrity-status food vendors, there’s always something steaming, sizzling, or stewing on Taiwan’s streets to tempt passersby. As a nod to ... Read more The post Taiwan Street Food Bucket List: 101 Taiwanese Foods To Try appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

I will start this article by admitting that we didn’t choose Hokkaido specifically for our kids. It was my wife and I who wanted to go there. Badly. In the past, we had already taken our kids to Osaka to see cherry blossoms, to Tokyo and Tashirojima Cat Island (on this same trip, and even ... Read more The post Hokkaido with Kids: What We Did & What They Loved Most appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

Serbian Orthodox Ostrog Monastery is one of the most captivating sights in Montenegro and visually impressive monasteries in the world. The centuries-old complex is built into sheer cliffs, with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding plains. It is one of the most unique pilgrimage sites in the world and, without a doubt, one of the ... Read more The post How to Get from Podgorica or Kotor to Ostrog Monastery (with photos) appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

Kaohsiung is the largest city in Southern Taiwan. It is known for its street art, impressive temples, and port city vibes. It can also be a base for trips to Xiaoliuqiu Island and the beaches of Kenting National Park. Make sure to budget at least 2-3 days of your trip in Kaohsiung. Overall, you’ll find ... Read more The post Where to Stay in Kaohsiung in 2024 (by area & budget) appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

Kenting National Park in Pingtung county lies at tropical, southern tip of Taiwan. It is the country’s prime holiday spot, attracting long weekend crowds to its golden beaches. There’s a whole lot more to Kenting than just the beach, from scuba diving and other water activities to night markets, capybaras, hikes in pristine nature. In ... Read more The post 20 Awesome Things to Do in Kenting National Park, Taiwan appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

Fort McMurray is seldom viewed as a destination in itself. Originally established as a northern fur trade post and now revolving almost entirely around the oil industry, Fort Mac is the kind of place people move to for work, and that’s mainly it. Or is it? In this article, I hope to show you otherwise, ... Read more The post 25 Fun Things to Do in Fort McMurray, Alberta: A Detailed Travel Guide appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more

To be completely honest, I am pretty minimalist when it comes to travel packing. I usually pack my bag a day or two before a trip, and a lot of the stuff I bring and wear is the same stuff I use at home. I can’t be bothered with most travel gadgets. Still, there are ... Read more The post My 15 Must-Have Travel Items (by a travel blogger!) appeared first on Spiritual Travels ..read more