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Mount Fuji is the icon of Japan and on many traveler’s bucket lists. In case you are planning on mainly staying in Tokyo (for example to explore Tokyo for 5 days) during your trip to Japan, don’t fret. Fujisan (富士山), as the mountain is called in Japanese, is only a short distance from Tokyo and planning […]

Furano, the Navel of Hokkaido (so called because of its location in the center of Hokkaido) is very popular with tourists from Japan and also other Asian countries in Summer. It is a perfect day trip from Hokkaido’s biggest city Sapporo. Especially in July when the lavender fields are in full blossom it is the […]

This is a guest post written by Julie from Why not Ju She traveled around Latin America for 16 months and had a really amazing experience doing so. If you are still looking for inspiration on what to do during your one year trip read what Julie has to say. I asked her to describe […]

This is a guest post by Nina from Nina Out and About about her 8 months trip in Europe (and a couple of other places). I asked her to describe her trip, travel style, and budget, to share her biggest challenge and one thing she learned from traveling. She shared  5 essential items she traveled […]

This post is here to convince you to travel around the world. Most of us don’t really need convincing to understand that traveling is a great privilage and that we want to do more of it. There are many reasons why you should travel the world. Because there are many benefits of traveling around the […]

If you have spent some time in Tokyo (find more information on how to spend 5 days in Tokyo) and searched out all the off the beaten path destinations within the city, and like me, you crave some fresh air, some nature and a little bit of relaxation, then it’s time to on a one […]

Are you looking for a new travel pillow? Then you should have a look at the best travel pillow for long haul flights, the Trtl Travel Pillow. It supports your head and let’s you sleep in comfort in any seat and with any headrest. It’s design is revolutionary and one of a kind.

If you want to travel between the cities of Morocco, there are many different options. Some cities can be reached by train, others only by local bus or shared taxi. If you want comfort and are willing to pay a little bit more than the locals, then going by bus might be your best course […]

After exploring just a little bit of Bangkok (read my full 5 days Bangkok itinerary here), I wanted to do a day trip to Ayutthaya, which used to be the capital of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya until about 300 years ago. So, I had to ask myself how to get to Ayutthaya from Bangkok and […]

You are in Zanzibar and have run out of money. It happens. But now the questions: Where is the next ATM? How much transaction fee can I expect? Or should I better exchange some money? Find all the answers here!