Asia 5 min read
4 Days in Tokyo: Souffle Pancakes, Sushi Making, and a Ramen Reunion
After a wonderful week exploring Kyoto, we boarded the Shinkansen bullet train and headed to Tokyo for the grand finale of Dana's 50th birthday trip. Tokyo...
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Browse 13 detailed Asia itineraries, neighborhood reviews, and practical travel tips.
Asia 5 min read
One Week in Kyoto: The Ultimate Home Base Itinerary
Packing up a suitcase every two days can cause serious travel burnout. When we planned Dana's 50th birthday trip to Japan, we decided to change our strategy...
Asia 3 min read
A Taste of Old Town Central: Our 7-Course Hong Kong Food Tour Review
Food serves as the absolute best way to connect with a new city. When we planned Dana's 50th birthday trip to Hong Kong, booking a local food tour sat at...
Asia 5 min read
6 Days in Hong Kong and Macau: The Perfect Itinerary
We are finally back from Dana's 50th birthday trip! Our 19-day Asian adventure kicked off with an amazing six days in Hong Kong. We returned home with a...
Asia 3 min read
Cathay Pacific Business Class Review: YVR Lounge and the New Aria Suites
To kick off Dana's 50th birthday trip, we knew we wanted to start the celebration before we even reached our destination. We are not wealthy enough to pay...
How to Plan a Multi-Country Asia Trip (Without Getting Overwhelmed)
Asia is the ultimate travel destination. From the neon-lit streets of Tokyo to the floating markets of Thailand and the ancient temples of Vietnam, it...
Asia 4 min read
12 Days in India: Delhi, The Taj Mahal, and a Tiger Safari
After finishing up a two-week adventure through Vietnam, I did not fly straight home to Vancouver. I took a detour to New Delhi for a 12-day work trip....
Asia 4 min read
3 Days in Bangkok: Scooter Rides, Food Tours, and River Cruises
Bangkok is a big, fast-moving city that hits you with an incredible mix of sounds, smells, and lights the moment you arrive. You definitely will not get...
Asia 5 min read
14 Days in Vietnam: Scooter Food Tours, Custom Suits, and Egg Coffee
The final leg of my 50th birthday solo trip across Asia brought me to Vietnam. I spent a full two weeks slowly making my way from the bustling streets of...
Asia 4 min read
Planning Our 19-Day Asia Trip: Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan
September is just around the corner, and we are in full trip-planning mode at Good Journey. To celebrate Dana's 50th birthday, we knew we had to plan...
Asia 4 min read
48 Hours in Singapore: Bike Tours, Cloud Forests, and Rooftop Views
After spending four days navigating the quiet, neon-lit streets of Tokyo, I packed my bags and headed for the futuristic skyline of Singapore. This was the...
Asia 5 min read
A First-Timer’s Guide to Tokyo: E-Bikes, 7-11 Breakfasts, and Unforgettable Ramen
For my 50th birthday, I decided to do something completely out of my comfort zone: I booked my very first solo trip to Asia. My 3-week adventure started...
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The Ultimate 3-Week Asia Itinerary: How I Celebrated My 50th Birthday (Solo!)
How do you celebrate half a century on earth? For my 50th birthday, I decided to go big: I booked my very first solo trip, and my very first trip to Asia. I...