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I did it, I finally got to visit Hong Kong! Granted it was a short one, only one weekend from 12th-14th October, but it was a weekend packed with culture and new experiences. One of my big location goals was the Kowloon region. Anyone who read about my visit to the soon-to-be-closing Anata no Warehouse arcade [...]
Hiroshima, famous to the world as the a-bombed city of World War 2, alongside Nagasaki. Today it is a city of peace and tolerance, welcoming people from all over the world with open arms. The city's culture is rich, both contemporary and reflective. It's known best for it's 'Deer Island' Miyajima, it's powerful A-Bomb Dome, [...]
Despite Yakushima being the emerald island, lush green and dense in nature, I was severely worried about eating there as a vegetarian. My excitement to hike, onsen and wander around the subtropical island was displaced by the thought of my impending starvation. A small island with only 2 major towns and a population of around [...]
The emerald island of Yakushima sits 135km south of Kagoshima and, despite already visiting here with my family in April, the mossy mountains called me back for another visit. My first impression was Kong Skull Island. As the Yaku Ferry 2 sloped into the dock I waited expectantly for Kong to burst out of the [...]
The last week of June found me exploring the city of Nagasaki once again. If you know a little about Japan, reading the “last week of June” should send alarm bells ringing. For those who don’t know, as I mentioned in my previous post Japan is currently swimming through its rainy season. This meant that [...]
The infamously cute, colourful, crazy and sensory-overloading Kawaii Monster Cafe is the drugless trip we all need to take. The themed cafe opened in 2015 and I'd been aware of it's presence for a while now. Just like my trip to Anata no Warehouse, I decided to bring my family along to see it too. The [...]
I’m a lister. I list everything from shopping list, lesson lists to weekly, daily, monthly to-dos... the list goes on. While I usually take lists with a pinch of salt, I'm taking my 2019 goals seriously. On this list, sitting in a little cloud, now checked off, lies the name Anata no Warehouse. I’ve been interested [...]
Before visiting Team Lab I purposely kept myself ignorant with what to expect, wanting to experience everything first-hand. After visiting, I now think a little bit of research would've helped me to get more out of the experience. The Planets exhibition was an aesthetically stunning science-fictional maze, working to engage every sense. The ‘largest immersive [...]
If you’re in Fukuoka you should stay at Norishico Auto Guesthouse, and if you aren't, go to Fukuoka and stay at Norishico Auto Guesthouse. As a last minute booking, me and my travel buddy chose this hostel, basically because it was cheap and available. It sits about half an hour away from downtown and the [...]
If you find yourself wandering down to Yufuin, maybe after a visit to Beppu to wander around the Floral Village and see Kiki's Bakery- I would recommend the Country Road Youth Hostel as a place to stay! I reserved a place on Booking.com for the good price and promise of a small onsen in the [...]
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