The Grand Mosque tour is genuinely worth doing, but go right when it opens at 9 AM before the heat and crowds build. I've been twice and the guides are usually Kuwaiti volunteers who know the details...

I've lived in Osaka for about four years now and I think the guide undersells how good Kyobashi actually is for getting around. The JR Loop Line there connects to basically everything, and you can be...

This is a solid breakdown, really covers the main bases well. One thing I'd add for anyone staying in Shinjuku is that the station itself can be overwhelming even for locals, so picking a hotel on the...

That Gandhi Ashram tip about the free entry is spot on, but give yourself at least two hours to really go through the rooms and the grounds. Most people rush through the main building and miss the sma...

This is a solid itinerary that hits the right pace for a first visit. One thing I'd tweak on day 1 is swapping the art museum for the Tokugawa Garden even if the museum is open, the garden itself is o...