Life's a journey, make it good. Expert travel guides, detailed itineraries, and first-hand stories.https://goodjourneylife.com/en-ushttps://goodjourneylife.com/4-days-in-tokyo-souffle-pancakes-sushi-making-and-a-ramen-reunion/https://goodjourneylife.com/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...Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTAsiahttps://goodjourneylife.com/one-week-in-kyoto-the-ultimate-home-base-itinerary/https://goodjourneylife.com/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...Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTAsiahttps://goodjourneylife.com/a-taste-of-old-town-central-our-7-course-hong-kong-food-tour-review/https://goodjourneylife.com/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...Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:00:00 GMTAsiahttps://goodjourneylife.com/6-days-in-hong-kong-and-macau-the-perfect-itinerary/https://goodjourneylife.com/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...Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTAsiahttps://goodjourneylife.com/cathay-pacific-business-class-review-yvr-lounge-and-the-new-aria-suites/https://goodjourneylife.com/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...Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTAsiahttps://goodjourneylife.com/a-weekend-getaway-to-toronto-live-music-city-views-and-great-food/https://goodjourneylife.com/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...Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTCanadahttps://goodjourneylife.com/how-to-time-your-visit-to-hopewell-rocks-and-walk-on-the-ocean-floor/https://goodjourneylife.com/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...Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTCanadahttps://goodjourneylife.com/confederation-bridge-vs-the-pei-ferry-how-to-choose-your-route/https://goodjourneylife.com/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...Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTCanadahttps://goodjourneylife.com/6-days-in-montreal-a-summer-itinerary-for-food-and-history-lovers/https://goodjourneylife.com/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...Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTCanadahttps://goodjourneylife.com/renting-a-buggy-in-santorini-is-a-side-by-side-worth-the-cost/https://goodjourneylife.com/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...Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTEuropehttps://goodjourneylife.com/the-magic-of-quebec-city-in-winter-an-insiders-december-guide/https://goodjourneylife.com/the-magic-of-quebec-city-in-winter-an-insiders-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...Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMTCanadahttps://goodjourneylife.com/how-to-plan-a-multi-country-asia-trip-without-getting-overwhelmed/https://goodjourneylife.com/how-to-plan-a-multi-country-asia-trip-without-getting-overwhelmed/Asia is the ultimate travel destination. 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You definitely will not get...Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTAsiahttps://goodjourneylife.com/14-days-in-vietnam-scooter-food-tours-custom-suits-and-egg-coffee/https://goodjourneylife.com/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...Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTAsiahttps://goodjourneylife.com/planning-our-19-day-asia-trip-hong-kong-macau-and-japan/https://goodjourneylife.com/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...Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTAsiahttps://goodjourneylife.com/48-hours-in-singapore-bike-tours-cloud-forests-and-rooftop-views/https://goodjourneylife.com/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...Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTAsiahttps://goodjourneylife.com/a-first-timers-guide-to-tokyo-e-bikes-7-11-breakfasts-and-unforgettable-ramen/https://goodjourneylife.com/a-first-timers-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...Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTAsiahttps://goodjourneylife.com/the-ultimate-3-week-asia-itinerary-how-i-celebrated-my-50th-birthday-solo/https://goodjourneylife.com/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...Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTAsiahttps://goodjourneylife.com/the-perfect-3-day-venice-itinerary-gondolas-glass-blowing-burano/https://goodjourneylife.com/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...Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTEuropehttps://goodjourneylife.com/unlocking-athens-the-ultimate-acropolis-food-tour-review/https://goodjourneylife.com/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....Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTEuropehttps://goodjourneylife.com/driving-a-vintage-fiat-500-in-tuscany-an-honest-tour-review/https://goodjourneylife.com/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...Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTEuropehttps://goodjourneylife.com/the-ultimate-17-day-italy-greece-anniversary-itinerary-rome-to-santorini/https://goodjourneylife.com/the-ultimate-17-day-italy-greece-anniversary-itinerary-rome-to-santorini/For our 30th wedding anniversary, we knew we wanted to do something spectacular. 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Located...Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTUncategorizedhttps://goodjourneylife.com/a-7-day-maritime-adventure-nova-scotia-pei-and-new-brunswick/https://goodjourneylife.com/a-7-day-maritime-adventure-nova-scotia-pei-and-new-brunswick/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...Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:00:00 GMTCanada