It’s been a difficult start for 2020 for all parts of the world. These times remind us how much we take for granted on a daily basis. I never realized how fortunate I was to spend an afternoon at a coffeeshop with a friend or how lucky it is to be able to have family […]
Read more "Okinawa Islands travel video"While planning the hike of Yufu-dake, I had the choice of staying in the nearby small village of Yufu or drive a little further and stay at the popular onsen town of Beppu. I was a little last minute so the accommodation options in Yufu were becoming very limited and pricey. I therefore decided to […]
Read more "[Review] Terrace Midoubaru: A modern onsen ryokan experience"I can never stop coming back to Japan. Twice, thrice, or even maybe twice a year! You can never get tired of Tokyo’s amazing food scene and shopping or Kyoto’s cultural sights, but it is really the hospitality of the locals that keep me coming back for more. Everyone is so courteous and treat each […]
Read more "Kyushu: Experiencing a different Japan"If there was a mountain I always wanted to climb, it would be the famous Fuji-san. Having seen numerous postcard-worthy pictures of the snow-capped peak, with its equally famous blooms of cherry blossom trees at the base, it was my dream to finally experience it with my own eyes. Although staying at the base gives […]
Read more "Mount Fuji: Hiking up Japan’s highest peak"Kamikōchi, literally “where the gods descended”, is a favorite spot for both local and tourist hikers. The beautiful and unspoiled forests really allow you to step away from all the busy hubbub of the city life and breathe in the nature. So last month, on the recommendation of our good friend Nick, we decided to […]
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