For the past number of years now, I’ve been making trips to Japan and one thing that I continuously come back with is the feeling that I really should learn how to speak Japanese. Saying thank you (arigatōgozaimas) and a lot of head bowing only takes you so far. To make sure I’m ready for […]
Travel Gear & Tech Reviews
Whether it's the tried and true or new innovations, as travelers we always want to make sure what we have is going to suit us well when we're on the road. These are honest reviews of travel gear & tech that we've used, with recommendations of what to buy and make sure you have on your packing list.
12 of the Best Apps for Japan Travel
When it comes to travel to Japan, things can easily get lost in translation. Whether you’re a first timer or a frequent traveller to the country, it’s always a bit overwhelming especially in big cities such as Tokyo and Osaka where you’re faced with endless number of neighbourhoods, what seems to be an infinite number […]
Best Offline Maps App for Travel that Isn’t Google – How to Import My Maps into Maps.me
When it comes to travel, map apps are an indispensable part of our toolkit that sits loaded on our smartphone. We use it to find read reviews of nearby restaurants, find pins on a pre-planned route, browse custom maps, and maybe even the best closest emergency bathroom. It’s one of the single reasons I don’t […]
How Good is Rosetta Stone for Learning Mandarin Chinese? – Review
Rosetta Stone has to be one of the easiest ways to learn Mandarin I have a confession. My Mandarin is pretty terrible. Languages have never been my forté and despite my parents attempt to correct this with the dreaded Saturday Chinese school, and even my own attempts by spending a month in Shanghai, I’m kind […]
The Best Europe SIM Card For Data – A Review of KnowRoaming
In today’s world, international roaming feels like such a backwards idea. Why is it so complicated when all you want to do is grab your phone, fly to a new country, and just have things work? This is something we’ve all wrestled with whether it was your recent trip to Europe or you’ve crossed the […]
Review: Skyroam Solis Portable Wifi Hotspot Device – Never Worry About Data Or Battery Again
The way we travel today is so different than before. One of the biggest change is in technology and how we connect to the world and as our smartphones become more and more integrated in our lives, so to is how necessary they become when we are on the road. For better or worse we […]
REVIEW: Pistol Lake Eudae Minimalist Performance Henley and Sweat Shorts
It’s hard to find travel clothing that does everything you want – something that’s lightweight, easy to wash, keeps you dry, is comfortable, and looks good. I didn’t think it was possible and so when Pistol Lake reached out to review their Eudae line of clothing I was hesitant about their outlandish claims that this […]
Amplify Your Smartphone Photography with Pixter Lenses
I love my iPhone. It’s my workhorse when I’m travelling and more and more I’m finding that sometimes it’s just a lot easier to take my phone out of my pocket and snap a photo. Thing is, while the camera itself is good, it’s not like my mirrorless camera where I can switch lenses for […]
The Cotopaxi Nazca 24L Travel Pack That Transforms To Your Needs
Sometimes you’re just going on a short trip somewhere and you only need 5 days worth of clothing. You don’t need a large 60L backpack but you do need is a bag that’ll be versatile, keeps your clothing and gear organized, and looks good. This is my review of the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L travel […]
Review of the Ready-For-Anything Multi-Tool – TREAD by Leatherman
This post brought to you by Leatherman. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Going Awesome Places. In a world where anything can happen, you want to be prepared to get out of a jam or play hero. Leatherman is a company that has been leading the way for multi-purpose pocketable tools and when […]