A Minion’s Look Back at 2025

Like in 2024 this year a great deal of my travel has shifted towards travelling with friends and family. So all my trips this year were embarked with the purpose of experiencing travel with friends and family. I feel like I've been pretty successful in that endeavour. So without further adieu here are my 2025 travel reflections! Vietnam and Japan In February The Sister and I bring back an...

To Narita then Taiwan

From Osaka to Taiwan I'm leaving Osaka today and spending the night in Narita before going onward to Taiwan. So after checking out from my hotel, I make my way to Kansai International Airport. One of the great things about Japan is the ease of going through the airport. I arrive roughly 30 minutes before my flight and I'm still able to make it to the gate and have time to do a little shopping. ...

Wrapping up our Sibling Trip to Vietnam and Japan

It's time to wrap up our Sibling trip to Vietnam and Japan. Originally the plan is to primarily visit Vietnam. But after a bit of planning we decide to split it between Vietnam and Japan! It's been a great opportunity to embark on another epic Sibling Trip! If you've spent anytime to read through the trip, Thank You! If you haven't and want to, you can find the whole trip here. Let's Go! Top 3...

The Sister Wraps Up our Sibling Trip to Vietnam and Japan

It's time to wrap up our sibling trip to Vietnam and Japan. Being able to travel with The Sister is a blessing that I know not everyone is able to do. So I'm very thankful that even into our adult years we still have the chance for it and to adventure and enjoy it as much as we did.  I thought it would be great to give the Sister an opportunity to share some of her thoughts on this trip. Below...

Last Day in Japan

We're leaving Sapporo today and flying to Tokyo for our final day in Japan before flying home. We have a morning flight so we need to start making our way to the airport. One of the cool things about Japanese hotels are the amenities. One of these things are the single use coffees that they have. It's like a one stop instant coffee kit and both the Sister and I think its super cool! Airdo...

Wrapping up my 2024 Trip to Cambodia and Japan

It's time to wrap up my trip to Cambodia and Japan. What starts with the intention of joining friends in Japan and evolves into a side trip to Cambodia. This has been a jam packed trip full of variety! If you've spent anytime to read through the trip, Thank You! If you haven't and want to, you can find the whole trip here. Let's Go! Top 3 Highlights Highlight #1: Travelling with Friends One of...