Category: Asia

A bit of Bangkok within 5 hours transit

I had a five hours transit in Bangkok on my flight to Myanmar. This is pretty long, I’ve been to Bangkok before but my friend wasn’t, so we decided to leave the airport. After...

Seeing Mount Fuji from Tokyo

It’s cold in Japan which means really clear air. And because of this it is easily possible to spot Mount Fuji even if you’re far away. Just a few days ago I could see...

Must Have Sights in Kyoto

Every Japanese person I ask for a recommendation immediately answers go to Kyoto. As many other places Kyoto has many sights, here is my recommendation if your time is limited to two days. Kinkaku-ji...

Autumn in Japan: A trip to Hakone

Autumn is coming in Japan and during that time viewing autumn leaves is as popular as cherry blossoms in Spring. Two famous places to do so are Hakone and Nikko which are both closely...

Climbing Mount Fuji

The official season for climbing Mount Fuji is in July and August, otherwise it’s to cold and dangerous. I heard that you can register if you want to climb off season, but I also...

[Tip] Panasonic Center Tokyo

Many of you might know the Miraikan in Tokyo which is the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. It’s recommended in many guidebooks, but honestly it’s not as interesting as promised and there...

Enlightenment in Nara

While planning a trip to Japan you definitely hear about Nara. Japans ancient capital is famous for it’s old temples and shrines. Located between Kyoto and Osaka it’s the perfect location for a day...