WHEN WE WANDER

We love to travel. With the time we have left, we just want to visit the countries we want to visit and experience the things we want to experience. We pray for the self-control to not want more than what we need and have the mindfulness to leave enough for future generations. We hope our trips inspire you to do the same.

Kanazawa Food Guide: 10 Must-Try Restaurants

FOOD GUIDES / JAPAN / WHEN WE WANDER Jun 4, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Sushi is my absolute favorite Japanese food in the world so I welcomed the opportunity to have sushi as much as I could in Kanazawa. It was fresh, available everywhere, and relatively cheap compared to other cities in Japan.

16 Fun Day Trips from Kyoto and Osaka

JAPAN / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jun 4, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

There's so much you can do in Kyoto and Osaka. But if you're staying long enough, then you may want to spend a few of those days making day trips. Listed in this article are 16 of the best day trips you can make from Kyoto or Osaka.

10 of the Best Things to Do in Hiroshima, Japan

JAPAN / WHEN WE WANDER May 30, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Before my first visit to Hiroshima, I associated the city with three things – the Peace Memorial Museum, okonomiyaki, and oysters. As expected, okonomiyaki and oysters were two of the best experiences I had in Hiroshima while the Peace Memorial Museum was the most impactful.

3 Days in Osaka: The Perfect Itinerary

JAPAN / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jun 2, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Osaka is known for having some of the best food in Japan and it offers plenty to do for first-time visitors. Whether you're staying for three days or a week, you won't run out of fun and interesting things to do in Osaka.

10 of the Best Things to Do in Takayama, Japan

JAPAN / WHEN WE WANDER May 27, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

There are plenty of reasons to visit Takayama. It's a small city compared to Tokyo and Osaka but it's a destination that oozes with character. When you're in Takayama, you'll feel like you're in old Japan.

Hiroshima and Miyajima Food Guide: 8 Must-Try Restaurants

FOOD GUIDES / JAPAN / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: May 30, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

With delicious dishes like Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, anago meshi, and the juiciest and plumpest oysters tempting you at every turn, it isn't hard to see why Hiroshima is a favorite food destination for many Japanese.

10 of the Best Things to Do in Fukuoka, Japan

JAPAN / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: May 29, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

As much as we love Fukuoka's food, there's more to do in this city than fill your belly. If you're visiting Fukuoka for the first time, then listed in this article are ten of the best things you can do in Kyushu's biggest city.

Fukuoka Food Guide: 6 Must-Try Hakata Ramen Restaurants and More!

FOOD GUIDES / JAPAN / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Jun 4, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

I went on a food tour in Kyoto and according to my guide, when Japanese people travel for food, they usually go to one of three cities – Nagoya, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka. This was surprising to me because I had always assumed it would be Osaka or Tokyo, not a less visited city like Fukuoka.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Budapest, Hungary (2020)

HUNGARY / TRAVEL GUIDES / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: May 29, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Within minutes of arriving in Budapest, you'll notice its flamboyant architecture. You can't help but appreciate what a beautiful city it is, built on either side of the Danube River with grand buildings and centuries-old thermal baths.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (2020)

TRAVEL GUIDES / VIETNAM / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: May 19, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Saigon is an exciting city with the best street food in the country. It’s westernized and cosmopolitan city with glitzy shopping malls, fancy rooftop bars, and a pulsating nightlife.

Build My Bucket List: Dream Now, Travel Later

VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: May 23, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Bucket lists. Many travelers have them. I have one. Ren has one (sort of). And together, we have a couples bucket list filled with experiences we want to scratch off as a married couple.

LIVE Virtual Cooking Classes: Cook From Home Like a Chef

VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: May 23, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

If you're looking to cook something new for yourself or your family, or you're a couple interested in taking a fun cooking class together while you shelter in place, then airKitchen and Cookly have an online cooking class for you.

Virtual Tours of Japan: Explore Japan From Your Home

JAPAN / VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: May 24, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Because of the global pandemic, travel to Japan has been severely limited. In response, Magical Trip has launched a new line of tours that aims to give people a virtual taste of Japan.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Hue, Vietnam (2020)

TRAVEL GUIDES / VIETNAM / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: May 19, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Hue is a former Vietnamese capital that served as the Nguyen Dynasty's seat of power for well over a century. It's home to the magnificent Imperial City and a series of royal tombs housing the remains of nine Nguyen Dynasty emperors.

The First-Timer’s Trekking Guide to Sapa, Vietnam (2020)

TRAVEL GUIDES / VIETNAM / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: May 19, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

When you think of pristine rice terraces and trekking in Vietnam, you think of Sapa. It's home to the Hoang Lien Son mountain range and some of the most popular trekking trails in Vietnam.

The First-Timer’s Travel Guide to Hoi An, Vietnam (2020)

TRAVEL GUIDES / VIETNAM / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: May 19, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Hoi An is a city in Quang Nam Province in Central Vietnam. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was one of the most heavily-frequented trading ports in Southeast Asia from the 17th to the 18th centuries.

10 of the Best Things to Do in Hoi An, Vietnam

VIETNAM / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: Apr 29, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

Hoi An Ancient Town refers to a thirty hectare area near the mouth of the Thu Bon River. It was one of the busiest trading ports in Southeast Asia between the 16th and 18th centuries.

10 of the Best Things to Do in Hue, Vietnam

VIETNAM / WHEN WE WANDER Last Updated: May 6, 2020 JB & Renée Macatulad

If you have an interest in history and in Vietnamese food, then you're going to love Hue. It's the former capital of Vietnam and home to some of the best regional food in the country.