[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...
Author: Alise
[Backpacker Gear] Water filter from Sawyer
Pipe water standards are varying all over the world, before drinking pipe water you should always check first, even if you just want to use for cleaning you teeth. Sometimes there is no kiosk...
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...
[Tokyo on a Budget] Many museums for little money
I don’t know how you think about it, but I really like visiting museums. But if you’re not in England this can get really expensive. In Tokyo there are so many museums and an...
[Tokyo on a Budget] 7 things to do for free
Tokyo on a Budget will be a collection of a few posts about this wonderful city. I’ve been living in Tokyo over a year and ha plenty of time to explore it. Here are...
Is it possible to buy used underwear on a vending machine in Japan?
Living in Japan over a year the question I’ve been asked most is if it really is possible to buy used underwear on a vending machine. In Japan almost anything can be bought on...
How much is it to travel Thailand’s eastern islands – A cost estimation for a 13 days trip
At least since the movie “The Beach” Thailand is a famous destination for backpackers. You can get awesome beaches, good food and many other things on a small budget. But how much does it...
Where is Merlin?
Merlin my “friend” had already been introduced in this post. During all my trips I collected to many pictures of him, this is the collection of my favourite 42 pictures. Don’t Panic!
How I ended up entering China without a visa
Initial situation: Flight Tokyo Haneda to Hongkong a transfer in Shanghai Pudong old China visa in my passport confused people at the airport at that time no transit visa in China yet When I...
How I ended up entering China without a visa
Initial situation: Flight Tokyo Haneda to Hongkong a transfer in Shanghai Pudong old China visa in my passport confused people at the airport at that time no transit visa in China yet When I...
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