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…
Tokyo is such a huge, packed city with endless neighborhoods to explore and things to do, and one of the most talked-about attractions in Tokyo is definitely TeamLab Planets. If you haven’t heard of it yet or aren’t quite sure what TeamLab Planets actually is, I’d describe it as an immersive, interactive art experience. You…
Tokyo is an absolutely massive city with endless neighborhoods to explore and just as many things to do. Among the most talked-about experiences are the two TeamLab exhibitions in Tokyo: Teamlab Planets and Teamlab Borderless. Yes, there are two, and in this article I want to focus specifically on Teamlab Borderless. Teamlab Borderless is an…