Two things which often scare people away from visiting Japan are the language and the higher cost of living – especially for asian standards. While I am far from an expert in the Japanese language, I do have some tips on how to travel the country on a budget.
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Sailing from Panama to Colombia
A story about a rather unconventional border crossing.
Racing through Japan by Shinkansen
A story about travelling on the japanese high speed trains. And debunking some myths around the JR-Pass.
An unplanned night in the Atacama desert
When researching about a trip to the Salar de Uyuni and the Atacama desert, you will most likely come across the odd horror story about a car breaking down or getting stuck somewhere on the way. So did I, but I just shrug it off and said “that would never happen to me”. Except it did.
A day in London
A walk through central London along the best food hubs.
Hiroshima – History, Food, Nature
A story about a very surprising city and its strong inhabitants.
A short trip to Rome
For a lover of history, classic architecture and food like me the Italian capital is like heaven on earth.
Adrenaline rushes and relaxing baths
Adventure is calling in Ecuador! After enjoying Quito’s bustling city life, the Mekka for outdoor enthusiasts is awaiting.
Off-season travel in Namibia
Travelling somewhere during off-season has many perks like having popular sightseeing spots all to yourself. However, it does require more preparation. Learn from my experience in Namibia.
How I won 5kg of rice
The “Guesthouse Ruco” is to this day one of my favorite hostels. Not only because of the combination of the artsy café on the ground floor and the typically Japanese combination of practicality and simple design; but also because of the people I met there.
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