Yugawara: Accidentally in Love with a Japanese Beach Town
How I Found Yugawara on a Total Whim The Problem: I Forgot to Plan all of My Japan Summer Trip The Solution: A…
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Kayla Cosmos
Kayla Cosmos writes slow-travel guides from Japan, Taiwan, Thailand and Italy, with a focus on outdoor adventure, meditation and making long stays affordable.
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Is Venice Worth Visiting in 2026? A Guide On How to Not Hate Venice
Be Prepared for Crowds and Tired Locals Do the Top Venice Tourist Activities (but Learn Venice History) Stray …
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Meditation Retreat in Chiang Mai: A Guide to Doi Suthep Vipassana Center
The gist of it Vipassana at Doi Suthep: Why Doi Suthep? The following days the Doi Suthep Vipassana schedule w…
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Taiwan Adventure Guide: Outdoor Activities I River Tracing, Hiking, Diving & More
Full disclosure, there are some affiliate links in this article but we've presented our true opinions on the t…
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8 Money-Saving Airbnb Tips for Guests for Digital Nomads & Slow Travel
After a digital nomad who’s constantly traveling and always looking to save money (without sacrificing quality…
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10 Unique (& Non-Touristy) Things To Do on Taiwan's Kinmen Island
Looking for the best unique things to do on Kinmen Island, Taiwan that are the best hidden gems? No worries! I…
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Freediving in Taiwan with Sea Turtles: Xiaoliuqiu Freedive Course Guide
Why I Said “Yes” to Learning How to Freedive in Taiwan Taiwan’s Beaches, What to Do + Where You Can Freedive i…
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