The most common question I heard when I was at JTB Sunrise Tours’ office in Tokyo was: When is the best day to see Mt. Fuji? Like everyone else, I was there to ask the same question and to book a tour that gave me the best possible ways to view it. There’s nothing more frustrating than leaving Japan without having a glimpse of Mount Fuji. Japan’s ... [Read more]
Imagine it's Friday afternoon. Your friend/partner arrives to collect you from work, your suitcase packed and passport in his / her hand. You're going away for a surprise weekend holiday. Where would you want to go? That was a question posted by Trippy user Maria O’ Dwyer. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could occasionally get away to a destination, do ... [Read more]
When it comes to wine country getaways in America, Napa Valley and Sonoma take center stage. There are many under-the-radar locations that are on par with these two giants. Here we chose 7 to share with you. 1. Central Virginia, Virginia Located on the eastern slope of Blue Ridge Mountains, Central Virginia has over 200 days of sunshine, is fertile, and the ... [Read more]
In Cusco, at 11,152 feet above sea level, I succumbed to altitude sickness. Nausea, dizziness, and shortness of breath – feelings of impending doom overtook my senses. But it left after 36 hours. Altitude sickness usually happens at 8,000 feet above sea level and above. Not everyone will experience the same symptoms. The most common symptoms include ... [Read more]
What if you had one day in Vienna? We are a family of 4 and will be taking a night train into Vienna and night train out of Vienna. What would you do during the day? This was a question posted by Trippy user Tom from Los Angeles. Vienna, the seat of the former Habsburg Empire and Austria’s capital, is known for its coffeehouse culture, classical music, ... [Read more]
When we hear about California, it’s usually concerning celebrities or beach side fun, but this state is actually one of the most diverse and visually appealing locations in America. This is due to the presence of countless different types of landscapes, climates, and tourist attractions. The best places to visit in California lie within ten of its ... [Read more]
