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Off the Beaten Path in Osaka: Cool Things to Do and Eat by Neighborhood

If you’re heading to Osaka and want to skip the usual tourist checklist (no shade to takoyaki and Dotombori selfies though!), this off-the-beaten-path guide is for you. From private onsen experiences to retro video game bars, themed comedy clubs, and Read more…


Where to shop in Tokyo – my top picks!

Did you think Tokyo was expensive? No no no – the food is amazing value for money, and shopping here is AMAZING. Of course, if you don’t know where to buy, it could be expensive… but that’s why this list Read more…


A step-by-step guide on how to plan and maximize your Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park Adventure

I am such a huge amusement park junkie, specifically of roller coasters. I LOVE THEM. That adrenaline rush is the best kind there is. Kind of ironic because I’m the type of person who hates driving above 100km/hr because I’m Read more…


Eating through Tokyo – my top picks!

Japan is the land for food. There is simply no comparison. Out of all the countries I’ve traveled to, Japan has always been the most consistent in terms of food quality and value for money. Whenever people say Japan is Read more…


Everything you need to know about Tokyo (as a DIY tourist!)

Tokyo is such a beautiful city – and I really want to share it with you guys! As such – the purpose of this blog is to do a run-down of the usual questions first-time travelers have whenever they’re preparing to Read more…


My Favorite Attractions and Food in Hokkaido

Wow Hokkaido, arguably my favorite Japan place – I don’t know, maybe because it was my honeymoon place, but also probably because of the great food and all the delicious desserts (they’re famed for their dairy – milk, cream, butter, Read more…


Asahiyama Zoo Experience and Tips on How to Maximize the Experience

I LOVE Asahiyama Zoo. It is hands-down the best zoo I have been to to-date. I love this whole natural habitat concept, wherein they set up the space to be just like what animals would expect if they were still Read more…


Skiing Adventure at Sapporo Teine Resort

SKIING! What fun! I had skied before at Whistler BC and have also been to Kitzbuhel Austria, but tbh, I wouldn’t say I know how to ski per se. I do know how to start and stop and turn a Read more…


Logistics to Prepare When Planning for a Hokkaido Trip

I recently got married and for our honeymoon, we decided to go Hokkaido – a place neither of us have been to before, and one we were quite keen to check out. I’ve always wanted to go actually, but the Read more…