I spent an entire day at Universal Studios Japan, from right after opening until the evening, and I’ll say this upfront: the park is fun, but it’s also pretty intense. It gets busy very quickly, the crowds build fast, and the wait times for rides can get long surprisingly early in the day. I did…
Japan was definitely my favorite country I visited this year. And funny enough, at the beginning of the year, Japan wasn’t even properly on my radar. The trip was pretty spontaneous and wow, I’m so glad I went. That alone probably already answers the question in the headline, but still, Japan has seen a massive…
One of the biggest things I had to wrap my head around before (and honestly, after) my trip to Japan was the budget. How much does a trip to Japan actually cost me once I add up flights, accommodation, food, transport, and activities? I’ll be honest with you from the start: Japan is definitely not…
Japan has absolutely exploded as a travel destination over the past couple of years. At least according to my social media, basically everyone I know went to Japan last year, so naturally, I had to see what all the fuss was about. Long story short: I loved it. I’m borderline obsessed now. The cities, the…
So you’re planning a trip to Asia and trying to figure out if Seoul, South Korea is worth visiting, or if you’re better off spending that time (and money) in Tokyo or Bangkok instead. I get it. Seoul wasn’t originally on my travel bucket list either, but when I found a super cheap flight from…
Figuring out the best time to visit Seoul can feel a little overwhelming, mostly because every season offers something different. Some people swear by cherry blossom season, others love fall foliage, and then there’s summer… which, I’ll be honest, gets HOT!. I visited Seoul last fall, and it was honestly perfect. Walking around with the…
When I first started planning my trip to Seoul, I honestly had no idea what to expect or what I needed to know. On the map, neighborhoods started to blur together, and once I arrived, I quickly realized the city was way bigger than I had imagined. Luckily, I had 6 days in Seoul, so…
If you’re coming to Japan, have tattoos, and have looked into visiting an onsen, you’ve probably already realized there’s a bit of a problem. Tattoos in Japan are still fairly controversial. They’re often associated with organised crime (yakuza), which is why many public onsens don’t allow tattooed guests at all. That said, I personally never…
I spent about a week in Tokyo and made it a bit of a mission to explore the city as thoroughly as possible. Partly because I’m genuinely obsessed with Tokyo, but also because I want to give you advice that’s actually based on experience, not just vibes. That meant visiting more than one observation deck…
Compared to cities like Kyoto, Tokyo definitely feels more modern and fast-paced, with a bit less shrines, temples and history and tradition woven into everyday life. That said, it’s not without it at all. One of my favorite temples I visited in Tokyo was actually Sensō-ji. Sensō-ji is located in Asakusa and is directly connected…