accomodation

Hotel Pelangi Jayapura Review: Clean Budget Transit Stay Just 300m from Sentani Airport

An honest review of Hotel Pelangi near Jayapura (Sentani) Airport based on our January 2025 transit stay. Located just 300m from the terminal with clean rooms, strong AC, fast Wi-Fi, and a free shuttle.

2026.07.27

Indonesia

Is Japan Hard for Vegetarians, Vegans, and Travelers with Food Allergies?

Traveling to Japan with dietary restrictions? Discover the honest truth about hidden fish stock, allergen labelling, essential apps, and practical tips to eat safely and stress-free.

2026.07.24

Japan

Nirmala Beach Hotel and Resort Review: Beachfront Stay & Dive Base in Biak, Papua

An honest review of Nirmala Beach Hotel and Resort in Biak, Papua. Run by an American-Indonesian couple, offering beachfront views, spacious rooms, on-site dive centre, and local transport tips.

2026.07.22 2026.07.23

Indonesia

Studio One Thamrin Hotel Review: The Ultimate Budget Transit Stay Near BNI City Station, Jakarta

An honest review of Studio One Thamrin Hotel in Jakarta. Just a 3-minute walk from BNI City Station (Airport Train), offering clean rooms, friendly staff, and exceptional long-term luggage storage.

2026.07.22 2026.07.23

Indonesia

Sunrise Cafe & Bungalows Review: The Ultimate Budget Guesthouse in Amed, Bali (Jemeluk Bay Views)

An honest review of Sunrise Cafe & Bungalows in Amed, Bali. Offering stunning Jemeluk Bay views, clean rooms for under IDR 275k, fresh daily seafood, and easy beach-entry snorkeling.

2026.07.22 2026.07.23

Indonesia

How to Book Tohoku Hotels for Half Price: Early Bird Discounts & Regional Coupons via Japanican

Planning a Tohoku travel itinerary? Discover how to find cheap hotel deals in Japan using early bird discounts and regional coupons on Japanican.

2026.07.18 2026.07.26

Japan

First Time Onsen Experience in Japan: A Beginner’s Guide and Izu-Nagaoka Ryokan Review

Planning your first time onsen experience in Japan? Discover essential hot spring etiquette for beginners, why private baths are a game-changer, and a luxury ryokan review in Izu-Nagaoka.

2026.07.15 2026.07.24

Japan

Is Japan Really Expensive? A Real Cost Breakdown from a British Traveller

Because my wife is from Japan, we make it a point to head back every single year. And without fail, whenever we are there, we love to pack a single backpack each and head off to explore a new corner of the country. But here is the funny thing: whenever we chat about our upcoming […]

2026.07.11 2026.07.24

Japan

Is Rakuten Travel Really the Cheapest Way to Book Hotels in Japan? (Our Full Review)

Want to score the best accommodation deals in Japan? A British traveler reviews Rakuten Travel, shares a brilliant booking hack, and explains when to use it over Western apps.

2026.07.09 2026.07.24

Japan

Japan’s Business Hotels Our Ultimate Guide: Which Chain is Best for You?

If you think 'business hotels' in Japan are only for salarymen, think again. For international travelers, they are the ultimate budget hack: sparkling clean, incredibly safe, and packed with unexpected perks like hot springs and free food.

2026.07.09 2026.07.24

Japan