Three travel gadgets you should not leave home without
While many people think of travellers as being fully independent souls who’re engrossed in the reality around them, digital tools are still …
Planning a two week itinerary in Japan – A nutshell
To me, a trip to Japan can never be too long because there are so many great places to visit apart from …
Three reasons to watch anime Samurai Champloo
I haven’t had much time to write a blogpost recently but thought I should write about Samurai Champloo. Unlike Natsume Yuujinchou and Mushishi, …
Warning: Transfer of money scam at Kuala Lumpur International Airport
If I could sum up this story in gist, be wary if anyone approaches you for help while travelling. Always be on …
Getting from Osaka to Himeji Castle and more
If you’re in Osaka, visiting Himeji Castle is a must. The castle is an important Japanese monument which is well-known for its …
Five tips for driving and renting a car overseas
Driving overseas can make travelling much more convenient, especially if frequent public transport connections between your destinations are few and far between. …
An experience – Eating soba noodles at Mishima Station in Japan
We arrived at Mishima Station after a bus ride from Kawaguchiko Station. The plan was to take the Shinkansen to our next destination, …
Getting from Tokyo Station to Kawaguchiko by bus and then to Mishima
If you’re thinking of how to get from Tokyo Station to Kawaguchiko by bus, hopefully this post will come in useful. A booking …
Our 10 minute hike to the summit of Mount Tenjo to view Mount Fuji (Part 2)
This is a sequel to an earlier post ‘Taking the Mount Fuji Panorama Ropeway at Kawaguchiko (Part 1).’ It’s a photo story …
Forget to bring the exchange order of your Japan Rail Pass? Here are two options. (It’s not the end of the road)
If you, like us, had forgotten to bring the physical copy of the exchange order of your Japan Rail Pass to Japan, …