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

Posted on February 27, 2021February 28, 2021
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.

autumn

Hiking to Happo Pond in Hakuba: A Breathtaking Experience

Posted on October 17, 2020October 17, 2020
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.

japan

Hotel R9 The Yard: Stay in a Shipping Container

Posted on July 27, 2020July 30, 2020
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?

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Fukui Dinosaur Museum: A Taste of Jurassic Park in Japan

Posted on June 13, 2020June 13, 2020
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.

china

A Tale of China Southern Airlines’ Kickass Customer Service

Posted on May 29, 2020May 30, 2020
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.

japan

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

Posted on June 29, 2019June 29, 2019
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.

central asia

A Day in Tashkent: 5 Easy Things to Do

Posted on June 21, 2019June 21, 2019
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.

central asia

5 Wildly Beautiful Side Trips from Almaty

Posted on June 7, 2019June 7, 2019
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.

central asia

Report: Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan Border Crossing at Zhibek Zholy

Posted on May 30, 2019May 30, 2019
On the Kazakhstan side of the border crossing

A firsthand report of the Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan border crossing at Zhibek Zholy in May 2019. Includes the latest info, travel times, and humour.

central asia

My Kazakhstan Village Homestay Experience in 25 Photos

Posted on May 25, 2019May 25, 2019
Beautiful Kazakh family photo

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.

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donikantoku in Shimokitazawa, summer 2019

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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