Flying Turkish Airlines to Japan- What is it like?
Is Turkish Airlines a good airline to fly to Japan on? Here is my full review, as always, self-paid and completely unbiased
Tag: solo travel
Shikoku Pilgrimage Day 2: Getting my cycling legs back
Day 2 of my Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage was my first cycling day, and despite the intense sun, I managed to see 6 temples, all in the outskirts of Tokushima, and experiences my first ever so mild hardship, cycling up the first hills in the June sun.
My Shikoku Pilgrimage Diary, Day 1: A Shaky Start
My firs day on the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage was, strictly speaking a half day. I arrived late at night the day before, made my way to Tokushima, and started walking – my body might have been on Shikoku, my mind was somewhere between continents, and very jetlagged!
Kyoto for Cats and their People: Nyan-nyan-ji and Nyan-Paku
You are visiting Kyoto, you truly love cats, what activities are there if you are a cat lover and you are not into big crowds (or commercial cat cafes)? Head to Yase to see the unique Nyan-nyan-ji and a witty cat related museum, and stop in a beautiful and quiet temple on the way!
Can you climb Mount Ijen when less fit?
How difficult or dangerous is it to climb Gunung Ijen, the “Blue Volcano”, in East Bali? This is my personal experience as a middle-aged person who doesn’t have the best mobility, how I planned, and how I safely made it up and down the mountain.
Visiting Mount Bromo during Vesak or: How to party like the Javanese
My experience visiting Mount Bromo in Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in East Java on a National Holiday from a middle aged with slightly bad legs view – how to plan, what to bring, and… can you do it alone, without a tour?
11 Reasons why I love Komeda’s Coffee in Japan
Komeda’s Coffee is a Japanese coffee shop chain that few foreign visitors know – here is why I love them and why you should consider visiting on your next trip!
Staying at a Business Hotel in Japan
When you travel around Japan and want comfort and convenience at a competitive price, a Business Hotel might be the answer! I introduce you to the concept of Japanese business hotels, and show you my favourites.
Hotel Review of Gallery Nozawa Inn, Kyoto: Perfection without the price tag
Gallery Nozawa Inn is a charming tiny guesthouse in a restored Kyoto townhouse with just two rooms – but bags of charme and attentive service at high-class ryokan level but at a fraction of the price. This is my honest review of Gallery Nozawa Inn, no promotion, just a honest recommendation!
Visiting Kyoto’s stunning UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Part 2
Here comes Part 2 of Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Sites – which ones to visit, and how to avoid the biggest crowds! Starting with the two sites in Uji, we’re going from mid-Heian period to the “newest” site, which is Nijo Castle. Complete with advice how to visit, and less crowded alternatives!
How to enjoy a Capsule Hotel Stay in Japan
Have you considered staying in a capsule hotel on your Japan trip? Here is a handy guide if you are not familiar with this convenient budget friendly type of accommodation.
How to choose between 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kyoto, Part 1
Visiting all 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Kyoto might be an ambitious undertaking – can you reasonably visit them all, and if not, which ones are especially worthwhile which ones are easy to visit and crowd-free? This post comes in two parts and will give you a short introduction, photographic impression, and a very personal view on the sites I have visited so far.
Hotel Review of Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo: clean, comfy, central – and on budget
Are you looking for nice and clean central Kyoto accommodation, but have grown out of hostels? The Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo is a superb value for money: clean, comfortable Downtown Kyoto hotel with great access to public transport, shopping, and restaurants.
How to visit Kyoto in Style on a modest Budget
Kyoto, with all its attractions – and the crowds it pulls, can be a drain on your holiday finances – but you can visit Kyoto on a modest budget, too. But who am I to tell you how to have a great time in Kyoto …
Nagasaki Peace Memorials – More than Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum
Learn more about the Nagasaki Peace Memorials in this post, which include many smaller sites and temples, easily visited in a day in Nagasaki.