Cory Varga

Cory from You Could Travel entering Senso-ji in Tokyo, Japan

Cory Varga is a published travel writer and award-winning photographer. Her main expertise is writing about Japan, where she happily lives with her husband.

Cory published her first book on Japanese customs and manners because she’s obsessed with everything Japan and wants to share more about the local customs with the rest of the world.

While Cory has visited hundreds of destinations and has lived in 7 different countries, Japan remains her favorite place to live and write about. Cory is multilingual.

Cory’s Background

Cory Varga (full name Coralia Varga), an alumna of The University of Manchester, studied LLB (Law with Criminology) and published her first paper as part of her dissertation program.

In 2016, Cory began her career as a Japan travel writer, and she has received an array of mentions and accolades, including being a finalist for the travel awards at Trav Media and Vuelio.

Cory is the published author of a Japanese travel guide called How to Behave in Japan. She is an accomplished public speaker, and she’s presented at major travel conferences, including Traverse Events.

Cory has been featured in several travel journals and print publications. In her spare time, you’ll find Cory with a cup of matcha tea, reading an epic fantasy book. Although, truth be told, she’s probably out stuffing her face with Japanese food.

Cory eating a cucumber on a stick in Kawagoe

Cory from You Could Travel enjoying her panda steamed bun in Yokohama

Cory holding sweet potato chips from Koedo Osatsuan Kawagoe

Cory preparing an Okonomiyaki at Nagataya

Featured Work

Some of Cory’s previous work published and featured in other well-known magazines:

Online

Print

How to behave in Japan: Essential Japanese Manners and Etiquette
Navigator – Around the world in 80 pages – The traveller defined by everything after Tokyo
Downend Voice, Issue 44, 45, 46, 47 and 48 – Cory’s Travels – Kyoto – A Perfect Combination Of Ancient And Modern Japan
Downend Voice, Issue 47 – Cory’s Travels – Marvel at Madeira, My Dear
Downend Voice, Issue 46 – Cory’s Travels – A gem on the Danube
Downend Voice, Issue 45 – Cory’s Travels – My favourite European City
Downend Voice, Issue 44 – Featured: Why there’s no place like home…