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19 Weeks in Japan
6 years after our first long trip, we're about to embark on another one - and a longer one this time for 19 weeks! Woohoo! I can't wait! What brought on this trip? Well, we're suckers for travelling, as you can probably tell by our blog devoted to our travels. But it was difficult to explore more deeply while having to take only short breaks while working full-time.
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Exploring the Natural Wonders of Takachiho Gorge and Mount Aso
When WJ and I planned our day trip to Takachiho Gorge and Mount Aso, we initially wanted to navigate the journey on our own. But we found out that the buses were very limited and it looked too difficult to plan.
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Cycling in Yufuin through Rain and Sunshine
After our first experience with cycling in Japan, WJ and I knew that we wanted to do it again on this trip. Yufuin was the best place to do it as it’s a small town known for its hot springs and a picturesque lake set against rolling mountains.
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Ramen Adventure in Kyushu
Ahh… Kyushu, the land of tonkotsu ramen. The delicious, steaming hot, thick, creamy broth that warms you up from the inside. It’s comfort food at its best, and one of our favourite meals.
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Exploring Himeji, Kobe and Osaka: Castles, Beef, and a Pig Cafe
From a cycling adventure in Himeji to our first taste of Kobe beef to stroking pigs to sleep in Osaka, we had so much fun in our second part of our Japan trip after celebrating New Year's Day!
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Ringing in the New Year in Okayama and Naoshima Island
Since we booked our holiday in Japan over the New Year, WJ and I decided to celebrate it like locals do - by savouring a steaming bowl of soba the night before on New Year's Eve and visiting a shrine at midnight to seek blessings for the year ahead!
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Hokkaido: Stop and Smell the Roses
Probably best known for its ski slopes in winter, Hokkaido has always been high on our list of must-go places, but we never could go at the right time (winter for snow, or summer for flowers). And although we could only go in late September this time, we booked the tickets anyway!
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Career Break Travel: Tokyo, Kanagawa & Saitama
After being on the road for more than 2 months, we were craving our favourite comfort food - ramen. And where better to get some than the birthplace of ramen, Japan?
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Asia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Budget Breakdown, Croatia, Czech Republic, Europe, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Poland, Slovakia, Turkey, Uzbekistan
3 Months, 10 Countries, 1 Backpack: From Germany to Japan
It's always been gnawing on my mind to travel for an extended period of time, and we're finally going to lift our butts up and do it. Update: Budget breakdown of our 3-month trip added!
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Gunma is the Secret Escape that Everyone has Forgotten
Barely 3 hours away, Gunma is a convenient getaway from the bustling Tokyo city very much like how Hua Hin is an escape from Bangkok. But unlike Hua Hin, the prefecture has a rather “unpopular” reputation amongst locals that there’s nothing much to do there. I beg to differ. There’s so many things to see and do, so how did this impression come about? I guess it’s just really the lack of marketing. Here’s why Gunma needs to be on everyone’s bucket list! #1: Skiing in Gunma It’s one of the most accessible ski resorts from Tokyo. Although I’m not the best at skiing, I heard the snow quality is…
