Osaka is located roughly at the center of the Japanese archipelago making it an ideal stop along any travelers’ path. Yet, it is often under appreciated by tourists who spend more time in the nearby ancient capital of Kyoto. Historically,…
Tokyo Rush: Why a 6 Hour Day Trip From Narita Airport is a Bad Idea
Originally, I had just over a ten hour layover in Tokyo (Narita International Airport) before my final leg back to New York City and the conclusion of my 2015 summer vacation. Unfortunately, a series of thunderstorms in Hanoi, Vietnam kept…
Exploring the Ethnic Enclaves of Singapore
In many ways Singapore can be viewed as a microcosm of Asia. As you make your way around the tiny island country, you will encounter a number of neighborhoods that embody the culture and cuisine of the ethnic minorities that…
5 Ways to Do Singapore on the Cheap
To put it simply I found Singapore to be extremely expensive and ranks as the most unnecessarily overpriced country on the planet I’ve visited thus far. There is a silver lining. Savvy travelers can save money a number of ways…
Quick Guide to Saving Money in Singapore
I thought my experience growing up and later living in New York City made me familiar with inflated costs and the high prices found in one of the most prominent metropolitan centers on the planet. Then I visited Singapore. It…
Astoria, NYC – The Museum of the Moving Image
Across the river from Manhattan in Astoria, Queens is one my favorite museums in the city, the Museum of the Moving Image. It’s in my home borough and actually easier for me to travel to than most museums in Manhattan.…
Switzerland – Snowboarding Fiesch Eggishorn
The ski lifts at Fiesch Eggishorn only opened at 9 a.m., so I made sure I was awake with enough time to get ready and grab some breakfast prior to making my way up the mountain. I wasn’t very hungry…
Switzerland – Roadtrip to Zermatt
My trip to Zermatt to view the Matterhorn was only a short one, but still it was incredible to see. The visit was actually a part of a larger road trip to the Fiesch-Eggishorn (Aletsch Area). Fortunately, we were able…
NYC – Lower Manhattan Walking Tour
Once we returned from the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, I suggested that we take a nice leisurely walk up Broadway. In the past, I was in a graduate school course where we took a walking tour with a…
NYC – Ferry Tour – Liberty & Ellis Islands
A Brief History of the Statue of Liberty Surrounding the southern tip of Manhattan are a number of smaller islands within the New York Harbor that have significant cultural and historical connections to local and American history. Liberty Island is…