Asia

Travel inspirations: Asia – my insider tips

Travel inspirations: Asia – my insider tips

You still haven’t decided where to spend your holiday this year? Have you ever heard about Cebu Islands? Do you know where Komodo is? And when is the best time to travel to Japan? Asia is a wonderful continent and there is a lot to […]

Japan: black and white photography

Japan: black and white photography

I almost fell in love with Japan. Almost. I loved the countryside of the Hakone region with its lush nature and the beautiful lakes. And I loved how excited I was when I saw the top of Mt. Fuji for the first (and last) time. […]

How does the Japan Rail Pass work

How does the Japan Rail Pass work

The Japan Rail Pass is a great invention for tourists. If you visit Japan and travel within the country, the train is the fastest and most convenient way of transport you can choose. However, train tickets are not very cheap and the Japan Rail Pass […]

Nara day trip: Follow the deer

Nara day trip: Follow the deer

One of my favorite songs is Nara by Alt-J. I love the rhythm and the tune and the fact that it was recommended by a very special person makes it even more exceptional to me. The title is Nara but the word Nara itself appears […]

A Tokyo itinerary for first timers

A Tokyo itinerary for first timers

Describing Tokyo is a tough task. You might expect a typical Asian exotic city but instead, encounter a modern metropolis. If I’d had 10 words to describe Tokyo, I’d use clean, vibrant, crazy, huge, dazzling, packed, awesome, friendly, safe and diverse. Have you planned to […]

Your first time in Japan: What you should know

Your first time in Japan: What you should know

Japan is unique. There are things you only see and experience in the land of the rising sun. Some things are a bit weird, some make perfect sense, some are mysterious and some are just great. When you plan your first time visit in Japan, […]

The truth about viewing Mt. Fuji…

The truth about viewing Mt. Fuji…

…and everything you should know about the region. The legendary Mt. Fuji, also called Fuji-san, is probably one of the sights you associate the most with Japan. Everyone visiting Japan is eager to see its mostly with a snow-covered cone-shaped top. The region around Mt. […]

An exploring Kyoto itinerary

An exploring Kyoto itinerary

Kyoto stands for the old Japan, the tradition and culture. When you hear Kyoto, you might think of magnificent temples, splendid Japanese gardens, shrines, wooden houses and Geishas. And you will find all of this in a city which does not only represent traditional Japan, […]