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The Ultimate Vegan Shimanami Kaido Guide
Introduction Planning a vegan Shimanami Kaido cycle? It’s easier than you might think, but it does need some forward planning....
Luggage Forwarding in Japan: A Beginner’s Guide
Travelling through Japan is pretty easy with the extensive train network and great metro links in the major cities, and...
Shimanami Kaido Packing List: What to Bring, What to Skip
Introduction If you’re planning on cycling the Shimanami Kaido, then first of all: excellent choice. And secondly, planning what to...
Uji Day Trip: The World of Matcha and Ancient Temples
Introduction: Japan’s Tea Capital As I write this, it’s a grey November day in London. I’ve got a cup of...
How to Spend a Day in Nara
Introduction If you’ve ever spent time scrolling through Instagram Reels about Japan, you’ve probably come across the videos of adorable...
The Ryokan Experience: Can Vegans Really Enjoy It?
Introduction A traditional part of Japanese culture, ryokans often come up on lists of recommendations and itineraries for any Japan...
Gotokuji Temple: Tokyo’s Lucky Cat Temple
Introduction Tucked away in a quiet part of Tokyo, there are thousands of cats. Well, ceramic ones anyway. This is...
Sleeper Trains in Thailand (and what I wish I’d known)
Introduction: Why Take the Sleeper Train? Taking the sleeper train in Thailand is a bit of a rite of passage...
Review: Panan Krabi Resort, Ao Nang
Introduction Ao Nang was my final stop on an almost month-long trip through Uzbekistan and Thailand. With a new job...
Vegan in Bangkok: What to Expect and Best Places to Eat
Eating Vegan in Bangkok Being vegan in Bangkok is both surprisingly easy and unsurprisingly delicious. There’s a reason that Thai...