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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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...
Canada 3 min read
A Weekend Getaway to Toronto: Live Music, City Views, and Great Food
Have you ever loved a band so much that you packed your bags and flew across the country just to see them play? That is exactly what we did for one of our...
Canada 3 min read
How to Time Your Visit to Hopewell Rocks (And Walk on the Ocean Floor)
The Bay of Fundy experiences the highest tides in the world. The water levels can rise and fall up to 50 feet in a single day. Because of this extreme...
Canada 3 min read
Confederation Bridge vs. The PEI Ferry: How to Choose Your Route
Road-tripping the Canadian Maritimes means you must cross the Northumberland Strait to reach Prince Edward Island. You face two main choices: driving the...
Canada 3 min read
6 Days in Montreal: A Summer Itinerary for Food and History Lovers
We traded the Vancouver rain for a warm summer week on the East Coast. Montreal shines during July. The streets fill with festival crowds. Patios spill onto...
Europe 2 min read
Renting a Buggy in Santorini: Is a Side-by-Side Worth the Cost?
Taxis in Greece cost a fortune. Public buses pack tourists together tightly. During our 30th-anniversary trip, we bypassed the crowds completely. We rented...
Canada 4 min read
The Magic of Quebec City in Winter: An Insider’s December Guide
Every year for the past four years, we escape the rain in Vancouver and fly across the country to spend the first week of December in Quebec City. There is...
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...
Asia 6 min read
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...
Europe 4 min read
The Perfect 3-Day Venice Itinerary: Gondolas, Glass Blowing & Burano
Stepping out of the train station and seeing the Grand Canal for the first time is a travel moment you never forget. There are no cars, no horns, just the...
Europe 4 min read
Unlocking Athens: The Ultimate Acropolis & Food Tour Review
When many people plan a trip to Greece, they view Athens simply as a layover or a place to quickly see the Parthenon before catching a ferry to the islands....
Europe 4 min read
Driving a Vintage Fiat 500 in Tuscany: An Honest Tour Review
When we were planning our 30th anniversary trip to Italy, we knew we wanted to do something unforgettable. Seeing Michelangelo's David and eating Florentine...
Europe 5 min read
The Ultimate 17-Day Italy & Greece Anniversary Itinerary (Rome to Santorini)
For our 30th wedding anniversary, we knew we wanted to do something spectacular. We wanted romance, world-class food, bucket-list history, and breathtaking...
Canada 5 min read
Exploring New Brunswick: Hopewell Rocks, Fundy Tides & The Lobster Capital of the World
After exploring the coastal charm of Nova Scotia and the red sands of Prince Edward Island, the final leg of our Maritimes road trip brought us to New...
Canada 4 min read
A Perfect 2-Day Prince Edward Island Itinerary: Charlottetown, Cavendish & Incredible Seafood
There is a unique magic to Prince Edward Island (PEI). From the moment you cross the sparkling waters of the Northumberland Strait, you are greeted by...
Canada 4 min read
A Romantic Day in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley: Wine, Pizza & A Boutique Stay
If you are traveling through Nova Scotia as a couple, no road trip is complete without spending a day in the Annapolis Valley. Known as the agricultural...
Uncategorized 4 min read
A Perfect Getaway to Mahone Bay & Lunenburg, Nova Scotia (Where to Stay, Eat & Explore)
If you are planning a trip to Nova Scotia’s South Shore, there are two towns that absolutely must be on your itinerary: Mahone Bay and Lunenburg . Located...
Canada 8 min read
The Ultimate 7-Day Canadian Maritimes Road Trip Itinerary (NS, PEI & NB)
If you are looking for the perfect blend of rugged coastlines, world-class seafood, and scenic drives, you cannot beat the Canadian Maritimes. If you are...