A Weekend in Yamagata: Ginzan, Zao Snow Monsters & Earthquakes
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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.
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Hiking to Happo Pond in Hakuba: A Breathtaking Experience
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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.
Hotel R9 The Yard: Stay in a Shipping Container
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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?
Fukui Dinosaur Museum: A Taste of Jurassic Park in Japan
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The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is Japan’s largest dinosaur museum, and quite possibly the biggest draw to the country’s least visited prefecture.
A Tale of China Southern Airlines’ Kickass Customer Service
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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.
10 Must-Do Day Trips from Tokyo (Less Than 2 Hours Away!)
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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.
A Day in Tashkent: 5 Easy Things to Do
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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.
5 Wildly Beautiful Side Trips from Almaty
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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.
Report: Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan Border Crossing at Zhibek Zholy
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A firsthand report of the Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan border crossing at Zhibek Zholy in May 2019. Includes the latest info, travel times, and humour.
My Kazakhstan Village Homestay Experience in 25 Photos
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I had an amazing weekend doing a village homestay in Kaskasu near Shymkent, southern Kazakhstan. A picture tells a thousand words, so here are 25 of them.