An Exercise in Presence: Experiencing a Tea Ceremony in Tokyo
I was nervous walking to the address in Kakinokizaka. Experiencing a formal tea ceremony in Japan had been on my wish list for years, and …
Guided Tours
We love food, but we also enjoy learning about the local history and culture. From a formal tea ceremony in Tokyo to a Gaudí tour in Barcelona, these are the cultural experiences we’ve enjoyed in different cities around the world.
Sumo and Chanko Nabe: A Wild Morning With Rishiki in Tokyo
Tourists curious about Sumo have a few ways to get closer to the sport when they visit Tokyo. They can observe a morning practice at …
Croatian Truffles: Spend the Day Hunting for White Truffles in Istria!
If you like truffles (truthfully, who doesn’t?), then going truffle hunting may be on your bucket list. It has been on ours for many years …
Gaudi in Barcelona: Visit 5 Iconic Attractions With the Go City Pass
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Barcelona? If you said tapas and Spanish food, then you’re our kind of …
Learn All About Mezcal on This Fun Oaxaca Mezcal Tour
On our first trip to Oaxaca City, we did as many mezcal tastings as our livers would permit to find the top mezcalerias in Oaxaca. …
Alishan Forest Tour: Explore Fenqihu and the Alishan National Scenic Area from Chiayi
The Alishan National Scenic Area is a 415 sq km mountain reserve in Chiayi County. Along with Taroko National Park and Sun Moon Lake, it’s one of Taiwan’s most visited natural attractions, famous for its railway network, scenic hiking trails, and vast mountain wilderness.
Dharavi Slum Tour: The Real Slumdog Millionaire
Dharavi is a settlement in Mumbai, India. It’s the third largest slum in the world by population, housing an estimated one million people living in an area of around 1.75 square kilometers. By those estimates, Dharavi is one of the most densely populated slums in the world.
Take a Day Trip to Yehliu Geopark, Shifen, & Jiufen from Taipei
There are many fun day trips you can make from Taipei, but this guided tour to Yehliu Geopark, Shifen Old Street, Shifen Waterfalls, and Jiufen mining town is one of the most interesting. It’s interesting because it takes you to four locations that are starkly different from one another.
Gaomei Wetlands and Rainbow Village Tour from Taichung, Taiwan
Rainbow Village and Gaomei Wetlands are two interesting but often overlooked attractions in Taichung, mainly because they’re more difficult to get to on your own. Kkday makes it easy by offering guided tours to both places that start either in Taipei or Taichung.
Take a Day Tour of Gorgeous Taroko National Park in Hualien, Taiwan
Before our trip, I read that Taiwan’s east coast is near and dear to the hearts of many Taiwanese. For them, it’s a special place, perhaps the most beautiful in Taiwan. We went on a day tour of Taroko National Park and our guide Tony described how it’s one of the only places in the country where you could enjoy the mountains and ocean all at once.