The best Japanese Phrases for Eating Out While we are waiting to start travel again, we can practice our Japanese language skills while supporting local businesses by going to our local restaurants. Put your Japanese phrases to use by eating out and practicing your Japanese skills. You can also practice by ordering your takeout and delivery meals using these simple phrases. Today’s freebie is our ‘basic Japanese phrases for eating out’ cheat sheet. Use the cheat sheet as an easy way to practice your Japanese while eating out at your local Japanese restaurant, ordering delivery in Japanese o ..read more

Coming from a country that wears thongs and singlets, eats cold seafood and ham, and has temperatures soaring to the late 30s during Christmas, the concept of a cold, snowy white Christmas is a true novelty for us. So when we planned our year-long adventure in Europe, we knew we had to be here for Christmas, even if we didn’t get a snowy white Christmas, as long as we got to experience the Christkindlmarkts. And we are happy to report that we finally made it! For the past week we have travelled to Innsbruck and Vienna in Austria and have experienced our first Christkindlmarkts and have been s ..read more

The Best Villas to Stay at in Ubud, Bali Bali has earned its title as one of the most visited destinations in the world. And for good reason. It is the perfect holiday destination that mixes the best of nature, culture, and relaxation. Ubud, our favorite place in Bali, is the cultural heart of Bali. It is home to stunning greenery, friendly locals, trendy cafes, and meditative retreats. Ubud is the place that you need to visit when you need to unwind. Ubud is also home to traditional Balinese culture. If you haven’t heard about it before, Balinese culture is made of a vibrant and diverse mix ..read more

Voyage to the Falls Boat Tour at The Niagara Falls The ultimate Niagara Falls experience is a bucket list item for many travellers around the world. And after having the opportunity to visit last week, I now know why. To describe the Niagara Falls with words alone would not do it proper justice. The sheer power and magnitude of the falls were breathtaking, to say the least. If you are looking for the ultimate experience, don’t just admire the falls from afar, you need to experience the falls up close and personal. And the perfect way to do that is with Hornblower Niagara Cruises. We were fort ..read more