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A lot goes into planning a trip. From time spent creating the perfect itinerary to money spent on travel and lodging, you have a lot invested in everything going smoothly. But life doesn’t always follow your plans. Should the unexpected happen, the last thing you need to add to your stress is worry over how you’ll afford to make things right.
Travel insurance can cover you in a host of situations, from flight delays to lost luggage, potentially saving you
Increased capacity on cruise ships and pent-up demand will help bring a record number of cruise guests to Alaska this summer, signaling a rebound for the industry after the pandemic has hampered travel in recent years, an official with a cruise trade association said this week.
The anticipation comes as the summer’s first large ship, the Norwegian Bliss owned by Norwegian Cruise Line, docked in Juneau in Southeast Alaska early last
Travel provides an exciting opportunity to explore different cultures, taste new cuisines and make long-lasting memories. With rising concerns about climate change, however, it’s important to be mindful of the impact our vacations have on the environment.
Travelers are often unaware of the carbon footprint associated with their choices of lodging, activities, transit and more. Throughout a given trip, a combination of big and small decisions can contribute significantly to the total volume of greenhouse gas emissions.
We asked travel and environmental experts to share some common mistakes travelers make that increase their carbon footprints. Read on to learn what
Yuzu is a fragrant citrus that grows primarily in Japan and is used in many Japanese dishes. Similar to a floral lemon, its tart flavor makes it a popular condiment.
Let’s have a look at what it is and how to incorporate it into your cooking and other areas of life.
Yuzu is a tiny, ping pong ball-shaped yellow citrus found in lots of Japanese recipes, including sauces, seasonings, cocktails and jams. The fragrant aroma is instantly recognizable and incredibly versatile.
Contrary to popular belief, yuzu is not a lemon. Sometimes called by its Korean name, “yuja,”
Opera singer Maria Seiren has been singing professionally on the Tokyo scene for a decade now and is the director of the opera company Mondo Parallelo. Her unique talents were recognized by a nationwide audience in February when she won the first ever Japan’s Got Talent finals. Moving seamlessly between tenor and soprano vocal ranges, Seiren’s ability to sing both male and female parts of operatic classics wowed a panel of judges including Downtown’s Masatoshi Hamada and pop heavyweight Gackt. Seiren’s voice transcends gender, just like the singer herself, who isn’t fond of labels and values fluidity and going beyond
When the school year ends, and the out-of-office messages are non-stop, what better time to indulge your sense of adventure?
Visiting Europe is the ideal summer holiday destination thanks to the ease of traveling between multiple locations, all offering their own unique experiences.
From the historic castles of Scotland to the crystal blue waters of Croatia, whether you enjoy a dip in the ocean, a retreat to the countryside or a holiday filled with historic locations, you will have countless options from which to choose.
And to make your trip even easier, buy Euros with S Money before you depart,
As a Glaswegian with Irish heritage and a fervent drinker of Ireland’s national drink, I thought it was about time, in terms of civic duty, of course, that we hunted down the best pint of the black stuff that our fair city has to offer. Now, to be honest, there aren’t that many good pints to be found here but, thankfully, there are a few joints that serve up a great Guinness. I decided to rope in fellow Tokyo Weekender writers and fans of Guinness to see what we could come up with as a wee team of crackpot drinkers.
Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto recently featured on time’s list of the World’s Greatest Places of 2023, along with Nagoya. While the latter is a little surprising, Kyoto’s inclusion certainly isn’t. Home to countless shrines and temples, it is considered the cultural center of many Japanese traditions. However, great popularity and importance, plus undeniable photogenic charm, also brings with it many travelers, domestic and inbound, who want to see it all in flesh. Any destination, no matter how beautiful, becomes less attractive when taken over by large crowds. That’s often the case with Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari Shrine, which was,