2 articles
16 March 2026
japanOne Week in Japan: A Practical First-Timer's Itinerary
A one-week Japan itinerary typically follows the Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka circuit, and it works well for first-timers because these three cities are connected by reliable trains and collectively show Japan's contradictions: megacity noise, temple forests, neon districts, and centuries-old shrine districts within 30 minutes of each other. What first-timers get wrong is thinking seven days is enough to add Hiroshima without rushing—it isn't. This route instead prioritises depth over distance. Decide upfront whether you're optimising for urban exploration, temple culture, food, or sensory contrast. Everything else follows from that choice.
Henrik Vinter
14 March 2026
thailandTwo Weeks in Thailand: A Practical Itinerary
Most first-time visitors to Thailand waste days deciding between north and south, then spend half their time in transit. Two weeks is enough to do both well if you make one strategic choice upfront: fly between Bangkok and Chiang Mai rather than taking the overnight train, and skip the second return to Bangkok. This saves a full day and removes the logistical knot that derails most two-week itineraries.
Henrik Vinter