Let’s go to Japan again! This time to Okinawa, the Japanese tropical island group. As I was coming from Taiwan, I was in the “neighborhood” anyways. My interest in Okinawa comes from pop culture, as I know the islands from various anime series and the movie Karate Kid. For my 4 day trip in Okinawa…
Sun Moon Lake is the biggest lake in Taiwan, and together with Alishan National Forest one of the most visited tourist spots in Taiwan. The locals love to come here for a long weekend getaway. How to explore Sun Moon Lake When visiting Sun Moon Lake, renting a bike is the most popular option. The…
Alishan National Forest is one of the most visited areas in Taiwan. At an altitude of 2200 meters it’s about 10 degrees colder in temperature than the rest of Taiwan. Don’t forget to bring a sweater! Chiayi The starting point to Alishan is Chiayi, a medium-sized city where I spend the late afternoon and evening.…
Tainan is the oldest city and former capital of Taiwan. Settlers from China and Europe who came to Taiwan first arrived in Tainan. The Dutch have strong roots here as the VOC established a ruling and trading base. A one day visit to Tainan is perfect to visit all the main sights in the city.…
Are you planning to visit Sri Lanka but not sure where to start? Here is my 2 week itinerary which includes beaches, natural parks and a bit of culture. At some places I included a hotel tip; which are places I stayed at and was especially fond of. NEGOMBO // 1 day // When…
From local and ambient places we finally arrived in Tokyo. A neon-light filled city that is matched by no other. Where we first had the pleasure of meeting friendly Japanese locals we now came to a place which was a lot less personal. Nonetheless this hectic place cannot be ignored and a city lover like…
Although Tokyo is a great place to stay, during my stay I took 3 day trips from Tokyo to explore some of the surrounding sights. Day trip #1: Mt. Fuji (Lake Kawaguchiko) To see Fujisan you should visit one of the Fuji Five Lakes, the most popular and easiest to reach is Lake Kawaguchiko. This…
Kamikochi Our trip to the Japanese Alps started in Matsumoto. Although Matsumoto itself isn’t a city you must see, the Matsumoto castle is an impressive sight. After visiting the castle in the morning we took the train and bus to Kamikochi Natural Park. A park in the center of the Japanese Alps, because of its…
The Nakasendo trail is the old postal route between Kyoto and Tokyo. The part in the Kiso Valley between Magome and Tsumago has been preserved. This 7.8 kilometer hike has been one of the most rewarding experiences during my visit to Japan. The best place to start is Magome, since you’ll be mostly walking downhill…
We started our trip in the old capital of Japan, Kyoto. When visiting Japan this is a place you must not skip; the ambience, the culture and the amazing sights makes Kyoto a #1 place on any itinerary. DAY #1 We started in South Higashiyama. The streets around the Kiyomizu-dera temple are absolutely mesmerizing. On…