Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel Stories

Muscle Girls Bar is the Epitome of Japan Wackiness

The Muscle Girls bar in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district is the one of those surreal, nightlife experiences where you will say, “only in Japan.”

Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu, well known for being featured in Quentin Tarantino’s 2003 film Kill Bill, makes for an interesting dining experience.

What I did, saw and ate during my 40 hour layover in Manila. Plus tips on how to navigate the Filipino capital for first-time visitors.

I recently made my first post-COVID trip home to Perth. Everything was going well until my return flight back to Tokyo, booked with AirAsia.

Tír na nÓg is a medieval fantasy-themed cafe and bar in Tokyo that features a world-building so immersive, you may forget where you are.

6-Nen 4-Kumi is a classroom-themed izakaya that will take you back to your school days, offering a glimpse into a Japan from a bygone era.

Dogenzaka Church in Shibuya is not your typical place of worship. After the sun sets it transforms into a hip bar aptly named “The Church.”

A haven for railway enthusiasts, the Little TGV is a train-themed izakaya in Akihabara that also feels somewhat like a maid cafe.

A Pronto branch in Shibuya has been temporarily transformed into a Stranger Things pop-up cafe, and it does not disappoint.

While I only spent two days in Da Nang, I managed to cover all the things I wanted to do, including the famous Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills.