Hotel Review: Gate Hotel Kyoto Takasegawa
My honest review of The Gate Hotel Takasegawa by HULIC Kyoto, perfect for a central yet quiet premium stay for sightseeing, shopping and nightlife.
Month: March 2026
Running a travel blog in … uncertain times
Reflections of a hobbyist writer of a self-hosted blog about the future of (my) blog(s)
Flying Qatar Airways to Japan – What is it like?
Would you fly Qatar Airways to Japan? While my experience with them last year was okay, my recent experience with their customer service leads me to believe that I should not, under any circumstance, recommend flying with Qatar Airways in the future.
Hotel Review: RAK Kiyomizu, a charming and very private hostel in a beautiful central Kyoto Neighbourhood
I stayed at this wonderful all-private-room hostel called RAK Kiyomizu in Gion, Kyoto, and recommend this as one of the the best value for money places to stay in the Gion area of Kyoto! Quiet, clean, friendly, and very comfortable.