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12 Days in India: Delhi, The Taj Mahal, and a Tiger Safari
After finishing up a two-week adventure through Vietnam, I did not fly straight home to Vancouver. I took a detour to New Delhi for a 12-day work trip. While this was not officially part of my 50th birthday solo trip, having the opportunity to meet my remote team in person and explore India was an…
Planning Our 19-Day Asia Trip: Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan
September is just around the corner, and we are in full trip-planning mode at Good Journey. To celebrate Dana’s 50th birthday, we knew we had to plan something spectacular. We are heading across the world for a 19-day adventure through Hong Kong, Macau, and Japan. I am a big-time planner, and I love mapping out…
14 Days in Vietnam: Scooter Food Tours, Custom Suits, and Egg Coffee
The final leg of my 50th birthday solo trip across Asia brought me to Vietnam. I spent a full two weeks slowly making my way from the bustling streets of the south to the historic capital in the north. Vietnam is a country that completely captures your heart. The food is out of this world,…
3 Days in Bangkok: Scooter Rides, Food Tours, and River Cruises
Bangkok is a big, fast-moving city that hits you with an incredible mix of sounds, smells, and lights the moment you arrive. You definitely will not get bored here. As the third stop on my 3-week solo trip for my 50th birthday, Bangkok delivered exactly the kind of vibrant chaos I was looking for. Navigating…
48 Hours in Singapore: Bike Tours, Cloud Forests, and Rooftop Views
After spending four days navigating the quiet, neon-lit streets of Tokyo, I packed my bags and headed for the futuristic skyline of Singapore. This was the second stop on my 3-week, 50th birthday solo trip across Asia. Because I only had 48 hours to explore this wealthy, modern island city-state, I knew I had to…
A First-Timer’s Guide to Tokyo: E-Bikes, 7-11 Breakfasts, and Unforgettable Ramen
For my 50th birthday, I decided to do something completely out of my comfort zone: I booked my very first solo trip to Asia. My 3-week adventure started with 4 days in Tokyo, Japan. Whether you are traveling solo like I did, or planning an epic couples’ trip, arriving in Tokyo for the first time…
The Ultimate 3-Week Asia Itinerary: How I Celebrated My 50th Birthday (Solo!)
How do you celebrate half a century on earth? For my 50th birthday, I decided to go big: I booked my very first solo trip, and my very first trip to Asia. I spent over three weeks exploring the neon streets of Tokyo, the futuristic skyline of Singapore, the bustling canals of Bangkok, and the…
