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When in Kyoto: Attend a Japanese Matcha Tea Ceremony

By Small | November 21, 2021November 23, 2021 by Small

When in Kyoto, Japan The cultural capital of Japan, Kyoto is one of the country’s biggest tourist destinations. It’s home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites—many of them Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines—palaces, castles, geishas, and the picturesque Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony When arriving to a Japanese tea ceremony, you’ll be welcomed into a minimalist tea room lined in tatami floor mats. While each tea ceremony varies, all will require…

Big & Small’s 2018 Year in Review

By Small | January 1, 2019June 11, 2019 by Small

Italy, the Middle East, SE Asia, USA and the Balkans Big & Small did slightly less traveling in 2018. Still, we managed to do a complete trip around the globe—starting in Italy, we headed east, only to end up back in Italy for the close of the year. We slept in a total of 41 beds, and visited 8 new countries. Through it all, we made use of planes, trains, automobiles, trams, buses, tuk-tuks, scooters,…

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Top 7 Digital Nomad Cafes in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

By Small | May 25, 2018June 28, 2018 by Small

Big & Small spent a month in Malaysia’s gleaming, bustling capital of Kuala Lumpur. Our intention here was not only to take in the city’s spicy food and melting-pot culture, but to be true “digital nomads,” i.e. save money and focus on our online work. Before arriving, we’d heard a lot of bad reviews about internet in Malaysia.

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A Journey Through Vietnam’s True Food Capital: Hue

By Small | August 17, 2017December 10, 2020 by Small

Big & Small are excited to introduce Jazlyn Trent, a dear friend and our first guest writer! Below she gives her mouthwatering account of the food of Hue, an historical city that she believes is Vietnam’s True Food Capital. See more from Vietnam on our YouTube. There is something almost therapeutic about eating hot noodle soup in 100-degree (F) weather at 90% humidity. Maybe it’s because as soon as that steaming bowl is placed in front…

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7 Travel Tips for Hoi An, Vietnam

By Small | April 10, 2017December 10, 2020 by Small

Watch our video above for more detailed and colorful explanations of everything to know before visiting Hoi An, Vietnam. The historic town of Hoi An may just be the most charming city in Asia. Located in central Vietnam, just south of the country’s third largest city Danang, Hoi An is a growing tourist destination. The Ancient Town is a UNESCO Heritage Site and it’s a stunning place in which various cultures collide—see lasting remnants of…

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Updates: Videos, Vietnam, and Photos!

By Big | March 11, 2017July 6, 2018 by Big

We are going through a lot of photos and videos now. So, take a look at some of our Vietnam pictures from Hoi An in Central Vietnam. Also, we have included a few videos from Asia, Europe and the USA. Enjoy! Watch some Big and Small Videos below and subscribe:

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Made in Taiwan: Big & Small Travel in Taipei

By Small | February 26, 2017June 28, 2018 by Small

Big & Small Travel visited Taipei, Taiwan earlier this year. Check out our video showcasing the highlights of our time in this overlooked part of Asia: And here are a few more photos from our trip, where we explored the Taipei 101, Wulai Waterfall, Four Beast Mountain Hike, Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Park, Taipei Confucius Temple, and more!

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VIDEO: Big & Small Explore Hong Kong

By Small | February 2, 2017December 17, 2020 by Small

The never-ending skyline is the first thing you’ll notice when landing in Hong Kong (along with a heavy layer of smog!). But in between the skyscrapers there are a ton of attractions to see in this great metropolis, including Victoria Peak (the highest point on Hong Kong Island), the lively Tsim Sha Tsui and Temple Street Night Market, the historical Man Mo Temple, and the longest escalator in the world. Here’s a recap of our…

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Video Update: Beppu and Wakayama, Japan

By Small | January 8, 2017June 28, 2018 by Small

After the hectic pace of Tokyo, Big and Small made our way down to the southern island of Kyushu to enjoy the relaxing onsen life in the hot spring town of Beppu. Here’s a quick recap of our time exploring the hells and hot springs: From Beppu, we headed back north to the island of Honshu to take in the quiet and stunning coastline of Gobo and Shirasaki in Wakayama Prefecture. We spent over two weeks in the area,…

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16 Things You Must Do on Any Trip to Tokyo

By Small | December 16, 2016June 28, 2018 by Small

Within our first few hours in Tokyo, Big hit his head on the doorway to our tiny pod apartment. Small later felt a little rumbling in the bed—just a minor earthquake off the coast. Yep, we’re officially in Japan. Though jetlagged for most of our week in Tokyo, we eventually got a hang of exploring this huge, wonderfully quirky metropolis—and wanted to share our discoveries. Sure, you can see the sumo wrestlers, walk across Shibuya…