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November 18, 2021November 18, 2021autumn, japan, travel

Must do’s in Okinawa: More than Scuba, Snorkel & SUP

Scuba diving in Gorilla Chop

After you’ve cleared the three S’s: scuba, snorkelling and SUP, what else are must-do’s in Okinawa? Read on and find out!

August 19, 2021August 19, 2021japan, kyushu, travel

Get Treated at the Sanatorium Cafe in Fukuoka

Anatomical models at the Sanatorium Cafe

Enjoy a barium mocktail and more at the Sanatorium Cafe in Fukuoka, a quirky place themed around medical establishments of the same name.

February 27, 2021February 28, 2021tohoku, travel, winter

A Weekend in Yamagata: Ginzan, Zao Snow Monsters & Earthquakes

Ginzan Onsen at night

I was finally able to cross off two spots in Yamagata Prefecture long on my bucket list: Ginzan Onsen and the snow monsters of Mt. Zao.

October 17, 2020October 17, 2020autumn, chubu, japan, travel

Hiking to Happo Pond in Hakuba: A Breathtaking Experience

Misty Happo Pond in autumn

Hiking Happo Pond is a breathtaking experience that should be on the bucket list of any nature lover or photographer. Here’s what to expect.

July 27, 2020June 9, 2021japan, summer, travel

Hotel R9 The Yard: Stay in a Shipping Container

Hotel R9 The Yard Yuki

Hotel R9 The Yard is a fresh Japanese hotel chain based on the concept of staying in shipping containers. Is this the future of travel while social distancing?

June 13, 2020June 13, 2020chubu, japan, travel

Fukui Dinosaur Museum: A Taste of Jurassic Park in Japan

Fossils inside the permanent exhibit at the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum

The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is Japan’s largest dinosaur museum, and quite possibly the biggest draw to the country’s least visited prefecture.

May 29, 2020May 30, 2020china, personal, travel

A Tale of China Southern Airlines’ Kickass Customer Service

China Southern Airlines wing shot (courtesy of Faraway526101 from Pixabay)

China Southern offers free hotel stays for long layovers in Guangzhou, but I initially had no idea. Cue this tale of their kickass customer service.

June 29, 2019June 29, 2019japan, summer, tokyo, travel

10 Must-Do Day Trips from Tokyo (Less Than 2 Hours Away!)

Nokogiriyama view

Looking for ideas on fun day trips from Tokyo once rainy season is over? Look no further! Here are 10 must-do day trips tried and tested by yours truly.

June 21, 2019June 21, 2019central asia, eating, spring, travel

A Day in Tashkent: 5 Easy Things to Do

Amir Temur monument

A quick and dirty guide to the most interesting things to do in Tashkent, for those who only have limited time to spend in the Uzbekistan capital.

June 7, 2019June 7, 2019central asia, spring, travel

5 Wildly Beautiful Side Trips from Almaty

Me and a bride posing at Big Almaty Lake

Here are five must-do side trips from Almaty that are so jaw-droppingly gorgeous you’ll fall in love with Kazakhstan and our home planet all over again.

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My name is Doni (aka donikantoku) and I’m an ABC from Australia now living in Tokyo, Japan. I have a serious case of wanderlust and love getting off the beaten track. Read on for tips on travel to Japan, Asia and beyond. Let’s all live an unbordered life!

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