Vietnam Dong Hoi: Meeting Friends and Sightseeing
We spent a few days staying at a friend's hotel in Dong Hoi and exploring the area. Most of the time was spent eating an...
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Japan Sakurajima Island Tour in Rain, We were Super Lucky!
Sakurajima Island is only a 15 minute ferry ride away from Kagoshima and it's volcano is very much active. We noticed th...
Japan Kagoshima Walking Tour: Historic Sights, Local Shochu & A Chance Tachinomi Meeting
Discover Kagoshima on foot! Read our slow travel guide featuring a ¥850 fish lunch, historic walks, sweet potato shochu tasting, and a miraculous local meeting.
Japan Kumamoto City Walking Tour: Kumamoto Castle, Kumamoto City Hall, Suizenji Jojuen (Gardens) and Lafcadio Hearn’s house
I really enjoyed wandering around Kumamoto and visiting the top spots at the Castle and the Suizenji Jojuen (Gardens). T...
Japan Visiting Nagasaki Day 2: Glover Garden and the Best City Views
We had a busy day of sightseeing on Day 2 in Nagasaki which involved a lot of walking up and down hills. Nagasaki is def...
Japan Visiting Nagasaki Day 1: Peace Memorial Park and Love Hotel Experience
We spent two very enjoyable days in Nagasaki. It was essential to take the time to visit the Peace Park and Nagasaki Ato...
Japan Kawagoe Day Trip from Tokyo: “Little Edo” Guide & The Sake Vending Machines
Planning a Kawagoe day trip from Tokyo? Read our guide on walking the "Little Edo" warehouse district, hearing the historic Bell Tower, and trying the ¥1,000 sake vending machines!
Japan A Friday Itinerary in Tokyo: Asakusa Crowds, Shin-Okubo Lunch & Shinbashi Standing Bars
Forget the standard guidebook routes. Join us for a Friday in Tokyo as we explore the historic streets of Asakusa, enjoy an authentic lunch in Korean Town, and end the night like a local—drinking at a standing bar in Shinbashi among the city's busy salarymen.
Japan How to Travel Utsunomiya to Nikko: JR Line Guide & Toshogu Shrine Honest Review
Planning a day trip to Nikko from Utsunomiya? Read our budget rail guide, bus vs walking routes, and an honest review of the flamboyant Toshogu Shrine.
Japan Kanazawa to Toyama Bus Guide: 2-Hour Itinerary & Local Seafood Specialities
Travelling from Kanazawa to Toyama? Discover the most budget-friendly highway bus guide, a 2-hour city walking itinerary, and must-try local seafood specialities.