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United Airlines puts jet lag to rest with Timeshifter app partnership

United Airlines customers now have a new, scientific way to battle jet lag through a first-of-its-kind partnership with Timeshifter®, an app that outlines the best time to see and avoid light, sleep and enjoy caffeine to adjust quickly to a new time zone.
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5 things to do while traveling alone

As any traveler can tell you, traveling alone carries its own benefits and disadvantages. For some people, doing activities by themselves are as easy as putting on a pair of socks. For others, it’s a highly daunting task and could cause anxiety just at the mere thought.
Kabira Bay on Ishigaki Island, Japan, is famous for its beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise waters. Visitors can go there on a glass-bottom boat. AYA ICHIHASHI/STARS AND STRIPES
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Japan’s Ishigaki island is a picture-perfect tropical getaway

Ishigaki island, 256 miles southwest of Naha, capital of Okinawa prefecture, is a jewel of the Yaeyama archipelago.
Photos by Yashira M. Rodriguez Sierra
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You don’t have to travel far from Sasebo to enjoy Japan’s culture, sights

Japan is so beautiful, and the best thing is that there are many places to visit! I have only been here three months and look forward to visiting many more of the country’s amazing locations.
Photos by Miyuki Takiguchi
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Fall fest near Mt. Fuji offers food, culture, colors

If you still haven’t made it out to see the fall foliage in its full glory heading to the Fuji Five Lakes in Yamanashi Pref. might be a great option you and your entire group will enjoy. 
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Tokyo Toy Festival until Nov. 20

Located in a renovated former school building in Yotsuya, there couldn’t be a more perfect location for the Tokyo Toy Museum.
Photo by Miyuki Takiguchi
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VIDEO| Japan’s all lit up for the holidays – Illuminations

From late autumn through winter, elaborate and colorful light displays throughout the nation ring in the holiday spirit with dazzling brilliance.
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How to avoid overpacking for a long trip

Travel requires a lot of patience and meticulous planning. Sometimes, that means bringing a whole lot of stuff.
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Hit the slopes on the mainland Japan

It will soon be skiing and snowboarding season, and if you are in Japan, you couldn’t be in a better place!
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Bali should be on the top of your destination list

From beautiful sunsets to great beaches and fantastic cuisine, it's easy to see why Bali should be on the top of anyone's destination list.
Photo by Sarah Hodge
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Take a fantastic day trip to Kamakura

A convenient 20-minute train ride from Yokosuka or approximately one hour from Tokyo Station, Kamakura is a fantastic choice for a day trip that offers visitors a variety of experiences: towering bamboo groves, mysterious caves, elegant Buddhist vegetarian cuisine, and hands-on workshops that will leave a lasting impression of this ancient capital.
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Tokyo's Higashiyamato City

A bedroom community, Tokyo's Higashiyamato City is blessed with natural green space and pristine environments.
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Tokyo's Musashimurayama City

Famous for being the only municipality in Tokyo without a train station, Musashimurayama City is home to the incredible Noyamakita-Rokudoyama Park.
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Your Ultimate Guide to Tbilisi: What to See & Where to Eat

One of my favorite demographic questions to answer is “Please specify your ethnicity.” – I find it pretty amusing. Why? Because I’m white Caucasian. Literally!
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Listen up! Some super concerts to be held in Japan!

Editor's note: There are lots of great concerts coming up in the next several months. So get off the couch and check one out. (This was updated November 8)
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Submit photos for the cover of Welcome to the Pacific

Have you ever dreamed about having your photo featured on the cover of a magazine?