Vlog #31: I spent two wonderful days exploring the vibrant and beautiful city of Istanbul — visiting palaces, mosques and cathedrals, and took a cruise between Asia and Europe!
Vlog #30: Walking in the Ancient Ruins of Pamukkale, Ephesus and Troy, Turkey
Vlog #30: I took a gigantic step back into the past while visiting Turkey’s ancient ruins of the Aegean Region — Hierapolis-Pamukkale, Ephesus, Asclepeion and Troy. So much history and beauty; yet sometimes, so tragically sad.
Vlog #29: Soaking in the Beauty of Cappadocia, Turkey
Vlog #29: Here’s an account of the most amazing time I had in Turkey’s Cappadocia — I got to admire so much beauty, immerse myself in so much history, and got on a hot-air balloon ride!
Vlog #28: A Short Tour of Ankara, Turkey
Vlog #28: Just a quick half day trip to Turkey’s capital city of Ankara — where I got to visit a mausoleum, castle ruins, and have Turkish food for the first time!
Vlog #14: One Day around Japan’s Fukuoka Prefecture
Vlog #14: Come adventure with me on the fifth and final part of this 5-part vlog on my trip to Kyushu Island with Parlo Tours. The trip ends in Fukuoka!
Vlog #13: Farm-Stay with a Local Japanese Family in Hitoyoshi-Kuma
Vlog #13: Join me on this 4th part of a 5-part vlog on my trip to Kyushu Island with Parlo Tours. In this vlog — I stayed with a local family in Hitoyoshi, and had lots of fun doing farm activities!
Vlog #12: In and Around Kagoshima, Japan
Vlog #12: Part 3 of a 5-part vlog on my trip to Kyushu Island with Parlo Tours. We spent two days exploring the city of Kagoshima and its surroundings.
Vlog #11: Journey to Japan’s Volcanic Mount Aso
Vlog #11: Part 2 of a 5-part vlog on my trip to Kyushu Island with Parlo Tours. Our second stop was at the volcanic Mount Aso, and the cute dome-like accommodations in Aso!
Turkey (Pt.4): The Vibrant City of Istanbul
Ending the last part of my four part series on Turkey with Parlo Tours in the beautiful city of Istanbul — home to some of the world’s most beautiful palaces, mosques and churches.
Turkey (Pt.3): The Ruins of Hierapolis-Pamukkale, Ephesus and Troy
The third part of this four-part Turkey series with Parlo Tours takes us to the Aegean Region. It is here that I explored the ruins of Hierapolis, Ephesus, and Troy.
Turkey (Pt.2): Exploring Cappadocia from Above and Below
The second part of a four-part series of my trip to Turkey with Parlo Tours — in the region of Cappadocia. A wonderful experience with hot air balloons, cave hotels, and fairy chimneys.
Turkey (Pt.1): An Afternoon in the Capital City of Ankara
Half a day in Ankara, the capital city of Turkey — where we experienced a tour of the city’s old and new. This is the first part of a four-part series of my trip to Turkey with Parlo Tours.
Vlog #10: Japan’s Famous Onsen Town of Beppu
Vlog #10: Part 1 of a 5-part vlog on my trip to Kyushu Island with Parlo Tours. First city on our group tour was to the steaming onsen town of Beppu on the northeast coast of the island.
Vlog #9: A Short Trip to Hainan Island, China
Vlog #9: It was a short, but fun trip to the southern Chinese island of Hainan with Parlo Tours. We explored the seaside city of Sanya, and the capital Haikou.
Kyushu, Japan (Pt.2): Mount Aso, the Largest Active Volcano in Japan
The second part of my grand Kyushu tour with Parlo Tours brought me to the caldera and peaks of Mount Aso. I saw the active volcano brewing thick white smoke!
Kyushu, Japan (Pt.1): A Night in the Popular Onsen Town of Beppu
If you love Japanese onsen, you’ll love Beppu. Whether it is for bathing, or for viewing — this city has got to be one of the toastiest and steamiest places I have ever visited! First city on my grand Kyushu tour with Parlo Tours.