Today I’m excited to announce the first ever guest post to be featured on the Home in the World blog! It is brought to you by AutoReserve, the no. 1 site for restaurant reservations in Japan. In it, you’ll learn all about sukiyaki, one of Japan’s most iconic beef dishes, as well as discover 7 … More Guest post: All about sukiyaki, and 7 must-visit restaurants in Osaka
If you know anything about me or this site, you’ll know I love travel, but I also love reading. Part of the reason behind the name Home in the World is the fact that I wanted it to be a mix of world travel, my hometown and some lifestyle content. And the latter has mostly … More The Wordy Traveler subscription boxes: for lovers of books & travel
Do you enjoy self-paced travel and exploring hidden corners of cities? Have you ever read travel articles and wished you could have them as your own pocket guides, with all the relevant location data, when you’re out and about? GPSmyCity allows you to do just that with its travel article apps. Read on to find … More GPSmyCity: Fun travel article apps for self-guided walks
Still well and truly in my Japan era, I had been hunting around for any decent Japan-related books I could find. I came across Tokyo Junkie by Robert Whiting and, based on the numerous positive online reviews, decided to give it a go. The fact that it recounted the experiences of an American man who … More Book review: ‘Tokyo Junkie’ by Robert Whiting
When thinking about things to see in Siem Reap, most people’s minds immediately jump to the obvious choices such as Angkor Wat (it is the 8th Wonder of the World, after all), other incredible Angkor temples like Ta Prohm and Bayon, or the famous Pub Street with its colourful lights and vast array of restaurants … More 5 underrated things to see in Siem Reap
After a 6-hour drive from its sister property in Siem Reap (which I found to be an excellent base for exploring Angkor Wat), I was really excited to experience the Courtyard by Marriott Phnom Penh. I knew it was going to be a very different style – the Siem Reap property being a low-rise resort … More Courtyard by Marriott Phnom Penh: My review
So you’ve booked a bucket-list trip to Cambodia. Now it’s time to figure out how to best see the likes of Angkor Wat and the other ancient temples – and perhaps even venture into other parts of the country, such as Sihanoukville, Kampot and indeed the capital, Phnom Penh. One of the best and most … More Recommended private driver in Siem Reap
Southeast Asia is a dream holiday destination for many, and Cambodia’s Siem Reap — home to the 8th Wonder of the World in the form of Angkor Wat — would have to be right up there as a must-visit spot. It is a beautiful town abundantly rich in Khmer history, culture and art, and well … More Courtyard by Marriott Siem Reap Resort: My review
When looking online for a hotel to stay at in Taipei, the Shangri-La Far Eastern Taipei immediately caught my eye. I was struck by the fact that it had thousands of reviews online, with the overwhelming majority giving it a very high rating. Pretty impressive indeed. I had only stayed at one other Shangri-La property … More Shangri-La Far Eastern Taipei: My review
I’d like to preface this by saying that 2 days in Taipei is most certainly not enough to experience everything Taiwan’s vibrant capital has to offer. I had actually planned to have a bit longer there, but unfortunately a flight cancellation out of Australia meant I got there much later than planned and had less … More 2 days in Taipei: exploring Taiwan’s vibrant capital
