Travel

Most people arrive in the Philippines and use Manila as a transit point to head on to the world famous beaches the country is known for.

With nothing but low temperatures and howling wind outside my window, I cannot help but wanderlust for some sunny sky, ocean breeze and palm trees.

Todaiji Temple, also known as the Great Eastern Temple, is one of Japan's most famous temples and is an iconic landmark of Nara City. As a UNESCO World Heritage site, this is one of the must-see temples in Nara.

Okinawa Sevens, an international women’s rugby event, will be held at Zampa Ball Park near Torii Station on Feb. 18 and 19. Six teams from Japan, Australia, France, Netherlands and the U.S. will compete in round-robin style tournament, with 5th, 3rd and championship matches help Feb. 19.

Shinkansen or the Bullet Trains are the best and fastest means of transportation covering major cities across Japan. Specifically, if you are planning to explore the Tohoku or Nagano regions of East Japan, then the Bullet Trains operated by East Japan Railway Company (JR East) are a great way to travel.

To escape a frigid February in Germany and celebrate the completion of my post-graduate degree, my husband and I packed our bags for an escape to the Maldives, an archipelago in the Indian Ocean. We reached the capital city’s tiny open-air airport and sought bathrooms to strip off unwanted layers of clothing.