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We love to travel. These are the destinations we’ve visited ever since we started this travel blog. They include city guides, tips, and useful advice to different destinations around the world like Tokyo, Bangkok, and Santorini.

Japanese Food Guide: 45 Must-Try Dishes in Japan

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / JAPAN Last Updated: Oct 14, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Traditional Japanese food or washoku is characterized by its sense of balance, aesthetics, and the seasonality and freshness of its ingredients. Rice is a staple dish in Japanese cuisine, and to a lesser extent, so are noodle dishes like soba and udon.

Greek Food Guide: 20 Must-Try Dishes in Greece

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / GREECE Last Updated: Oct 2, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Like many of the Mediterranean cuisines, Greek food was shaped by the "Mediterranean Triad" of olives, grains, and grapes. These staple crops formed the foundation of traditional Greek cuisine.

Portuguese Food Guide: 25 Must-Try Dishes in Lisbon and Porto

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / PORTUGAL Sep 29, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

According to some Portuguese locals, if you were to represent Portuguese cuisine with just one dish, then that dish would have to be cozido a portuguesa. It's a type of traditional Portuguese boiled meal made with a wide variety of meats, smoked sausages, vegetables, and spices.

Toledo Day Trip: Take a Train to Toledo From Madrid

DAY TRIPS / DESTINATIONS / SPAIN / TRAVEL GUIDES Last Updated: Sep 23, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Toledo is an historic city overlooking the Tagus River in Castilla-La Mancha. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a long and colorful history dating back over two millennia.

Shanghai Food Guide: The 25 Best Dishes in Shanghai, China

CHINA / DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES Last Updated: Oct 13, 2020 BJ Macatulad

With the help of my Shanghainese colleagues, I've compiled a list of 25 things to eat in Shanghai that we love, for food pilgrims to experience what eating is like in our city.

Nagoya Food Guide: 8 Must-Try Nagoya Meshi Dishes

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / JAPAN Last Updated: Oct 19, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

So special is the food in Nagoya that they even have a specific term for it. They call it Nagoya meshi, which roughly translates to "Nagoya food" or "Nagoya cuisine". It's a way of acknowledging the city's unique regional cuisine regarded as one of the best in Japan.

The Perfect 5-Day Seoul Itinerary

DESTINATIONS / ITINERARIES / SOUTH KOREA Last Updated: Aug 27, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Seoul is a massive city. It has one of the most populated metropolitan areas in the world. There's a lot to see and do in Seoul but thankfully, the city has an efficient and extensive metro system that makes sightseeing a breeze.

18 Fun Day Trips from Seoul

DAY TRIPS / DESTINATIONS / SOUTH KOREA Last Updated: Aug 25, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

A lot of people know about Nami Island and the DMZ but there are many other day trip destinations in South Korea that aren't as well known. If you need help putting together your Seoul itinerary, then listed in this article are 18 of the best day trips you can make from the city.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Siem Reap, Cambodia (2020)

CAMBODIA / DESTINATIONS / TRAVEL GUIDES Aug 16, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Angkor Wat is the biggest religious monument in the world and the main reason why people visit Siem Reap. With its five intricately-carved spires, it's an impressive sight and is just one of several temples you can explore in Angkor Archaeological Park.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Kyoto, Japan (2020)

DESTINATIONS / JAPAN / TRAVEL GUIDES Last Updated: Aug 13, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Kyoto served as Japan's capital for over a thousand years. Many today still regard Kyoto as Japan's cultural and historical center, home to over a thousand temples and gardens that have earned it a reputation for being the country's most beautiful city.

3 Days in Kyoto: The Perfect Itinerary

DESTINATIONS / ITINERARIES / JAPAN Aug 10, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Kyoto has long been regarded as Japan's historical and cultural center. Unlike fast-paced Tokyo, it's an atmospheric city with an even pace. It's home to over a thousand temples and shrines and some of the most interesting and delicious food in Japan.

12 Fun Day Trips from Fukuoka

DAY TRIPS / DESTINATIONS / JAPAN Last Updated: Sep 29, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Unless you're going for the food, then there isn't as much to keep you busy in Fukuoka. You can see its top tourist attractions within a day but thankfully, there are many destinations you can visit within a couple of hours of the city.

Kyoto Food Tour: Explore the Gion District with a Local

DESTINATIONS / JAPAN Last Updated: Aug 10, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Gion refers to Kyoto's iconic geisha district. It's one of the city's most atmospheric neighborhoods, its traditional areas characterized by row upon row of wooden machiya houses with slatted sliding doors and bamboo inuyarai.

Madrid Food Guide: 14 Must-Try Restaurants, Bars, and Markets

DESTINATIONS / FOOD GUIDES / SPAIN Last Updated: Oct 12, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Madrid has its share of iconic dishes like cochinillo and bocadillo de calamares, but more than any one dish, what I enjoyed most about this city was its diversity of food experiences.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Prague, Czech Republic (2020)

CZECH REPUBLIC / DESTINATIONS / TRAVEL GUIDES Last Updated: Aug 8, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Prague's historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its 14th century medieval architecture. It was left largely undamaged by World War II, leaving a well-preserved labyrinth of cathedrals, bridges, and cobblestone streets that attract millions of visitors annually.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Granada, Spain (2020)

DESTINATIONS / SPAIN / TRAVEL GUIDES Last Updated: Aug 8, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Granada was the final stronghold of the Spanish Moors. Evidence of Islamic influence is still prevalent throughout the city, from its Arab baths to the Alcaiceria to the Albayzin and the mighty Alhambra.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain (2020)

DESTINATIONS / SPAIN / TRAVEL GUIDES Last Updated: Aug 8, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Donostia-San Sebastian is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain. It's got beautiful churches and buildings and a wide sandy beach described as one of the best in-city beaches in Europe. But what San Sebastian is most famous for, is its food.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Osaka, Japan (2020)

DESTINATIONS / JAPAN / TRAVEL GUIDES Last Updated: Sep 10, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Osaka is Japan's third largest city by population and the central metropolis of the Kansai region. Nicknamed tenka no daidokoro or "the nation's kitchen", it's a food lover's paradise that remains one of our favorite cities to visit in Japan.