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Hello Kitty themed train at station, to accompany a post asking is the JR pass worth it

Is the JR Pass Worth It? My Real World 2 Trip Calculation

In my earlier post, a guide to the JR Pass, I was pretty upfront with my opinion on “is the...

Shinkansen I took in Japan with the Japan Rail Pass

The Ultimate Guide to the Japan Rail Pass: Everything You Need to Know After the Price Hike

Japan is an incredible country, with so much to offer. From the bright lights of Tokyo, the serene temples of...

Onomichi, starting point for the Shimanami Kaido access

Shimanami Kaido Access Guide: Getting to Onomichi and Imabari

You’ve booked your bike, you’ve stuffed your packing cube, you’ve planned your stopover and now you’re asking: How do I...

A lawson convenience store along the Shimanami Kaido route, helpful with planning your Shimanami Kaido Cost

Shimanami Kaido Cost Breakdown: Your Budget for Your Cycle Trip

Cycling the Shimanami Kaido is an incredible experience, and it doesn’t need to break the bank. In this post, I’ve...

A stretch of the Shimanami Kaido, which can be done with a Shimanami Kaido bike rental

Shimanami Kaido Bike Rental Guide

Completing the Shimanami Kaido cycle route in Japan is an incredible experience, but for most of us foreign travellers, we’re...

Shimanami Kaido Islands - sunset Beach

The Islands of the Shimanami Kaido

If you’re cycling the Shimanami Kaido, you’re going to be passing through the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. This...

Luggage forwarding office in Onomichi, Japan

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...

Cyclist with a backpack on the Shimanami Kaido, Packing List

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...

Deer in Nara on a Nara Day Trip

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...

Sleeper Train in Thailand from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

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...