Hiking from Asahidake Onsen to Kurodake Refuge and back: Hike through Hokkaido’s highest peaks Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, is famous for its breathtaking landscapes, volcanoes and ancient history. Among the many outdoor…
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Preparing your trip to Japan – 7 essential tips
So, you’re preparing your trip to Japan? I can imagine you might be quite overwhelmed with the how, what and where of things. Many people ask me about all kinds of things…
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Ten things you absolutely need for your trip to Japan
Preparing your trip to Japan is both an exciting, as well as an overwhelming task. Going to Japan is like stepping into a new world. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or setting…
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Mount Misen observatory hike on Miyajima – a 2024 guide
Miyajima is one of the must-visit places in Japan if you have some time to travel around the country. It takes an important place in shintoism, Japans’ ancient religion in which all…
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2023 guide to Tokyo’s best vegan & vegetarian restaurants
Japan is known for being one of the most difficult countries to be vegan or even vegetarian in, and I can confirm this partly – with the exception of Tokyo and Kyoto.…
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4x cheap vegan food under 1000 yen in Japan
Vegan curry, burgers, sushi… You can get all of that for less than 1000 yen in Japan. But where? Read this how-to guide to cheap vegan food under 1000 yen in Japan…
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A 2023 how-to guide to trekking Mardi Himal
AMAZING views of the Annapurna range and the famous and holy Machapuchare mountain, who wouldn’t want that? Then I’d suggest you hike up Mardi Himal, one of the 5000+ m. high mountains…
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Utrecht off the beaten track – half day itinerary
(half-day trip) Utrecht is one of the most beautiful canal cities of Europe. The city offers an atmosphere of history, dating back to the 13th century, combined with a hipster culture. It is…