Kawachi Fuji Gardens in Kitakyushu, Japan ( 5 hours from Tokyo, if you take the Nozomi high speed train) is where you will find this pastel-colored fairytale tunnel. The gardens are home to about 150 Wisteria flowering plants spanning 20 different species (white, blue, purple, violet-blue and pink). This is…
When was the last time you truly enjoyed a tea break? For us having tea serves as a daily ritual (well, as daily as possible ), filled with good vibrations and attempts to slow things down and be “chill”. These odd looking tea house was built on two chestnut trees…
When visiting Japan, you’re not just stepping into a new country—you’re stepping into a culture that values harmony, subtlety, and respect in all things, especially when it comes to personal appearance. The way you dress doesn’t just reflect your style—it speaks volumes about how much you value the customs of…
Whether you’re heading out for a weekend trip or boarding a long-haul flight, packing always comes with a few second thoughts. Did I bring what I actually need? Am I carrying too much—or worse, not enough? These are the kinds of questions most travelers run into, no matter how often…
Spending a year in quarantine has made most of us cherish, more than ever, things we previously took for granted. Traveling is one aspect that has taken a hit, as most countries have flight bans to prevent the spread. However, with hospitals finally starting to administer vaccines, things are set…
If you’re thinking of heading out to Japan dreaming of a world of untold beauty, you will not be disappointed. Japan’s rich history of architecture, art and diverse landscapes promise a feast of stunning locations. Here are our top ten favorites: Chuereito Pagoda, Mount Fuji Japan’s highest mountain can be…
We like to think of ourselves as avid seekers of authentic outdoor traveling experiences. And in its four years of existence, Tourism on the Edge has gathered quite a few hints on mesmerizing places around the Globe. You can admire them from afar, dream about them, gather more information and…
Off to see the world? Here are seven destination that will feed your appetite for charming and original architecture along the way. From Yemen to China, prepare to get a glimpse of the world’s most creative small towns and villages ever built. 1. Alberobello, Puglia Region, Italy Alberobello is inhabited…
China Danxia is a general name for several Danxia landforms in southern China which are currently part of a World Heritage Site. The inscribed areas have a total surface of 65446 ha, consisting in an unique type of geomorphology. A Danxia landform is made up of two red colored sandstones…
Lenticular clouds are spectacular natural formations that appear at high altitudes, usually above mountains. They are lens-shaped clouds often mistaken for UFOs or flying saucers, due to their unique appearance. They take form as a current of moist air is forced to pass above a mountain. In this situation the…
