After several days in Tokyo, I found myself still searching for the weird, wonderful and electronic side of Japan I was hoping for. We had seen temples, eaten sushi, enjoyed a cat cafe and visited the animation area Akiabara for some afternoon arcades, but it still wasn’t quite what I was hoping for. Robot restaurant …
Tokyo is huge and diverse, so its important to stay in the right area for the kind of visit you are planning. For myself, I wanted to be in the action, have lots of dining options, easily able to get around on public transport and accessible to the JR rain line. Here are brief summaries …
Many travelers describe Marrakesh as abusive to the senses and its easy to see why. Between the smoke, noise, hustle, hassle and impossible to navigate Medina, it can be overwhelming to even the most seasoned traveler. Once you overcome the initial frustration though, Marrakesh can be an incredible and exotic place to spend a few …
A trip to Thailand isn’t complete without enjoying some street food specialties. Thai food blends simple cooking with aromatic spices such as lemongrass, kaffir lime, and basil. Spicy and sweet flavors blended together with coconut milk, nuts and fruit make for some incredible dishes. I have always been a huge lover of Thai food, and …
The journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Phnom Penh can be described as one of the most painful bus rides of my life. Hot, dusty, loud and diesel fumed, I nearly got sick on more than one occasion. Our rickety old bus rolled down the highway and then boarded a ferry to cross the river …
After seeing a large chunk of Eastern Europe (and Western on different occasions) I have to say I was quite surprised by Berlin. Although the city has an intense and battered history, you wont find the same Europe as you do in other places. There isn’t the same cobblestone quarters and ornate buildings, there is …
After hours of driving from Romania, getting stuck in Budapest traffic, nearly 40-degree weather, hauling suitcases up staircases, etc, I was ready for some R&R. Luckily, our next stop was the Hungarian capital of Budapest. Hungary has over 100 thermal and 400 mineral springs, making Budapest a world-renowned spa destination. There are many spa’s in …
Romania’s capital Bucharest gets a bit of a bad rap, so I wasn’t sure what to expect during a visit there. Like any other major city, there is poverty and pollution, but like all other European capitals, there is so much amazing culture and architecture crammed into one place. Like many other tourists, we planned …
After spending about 10 days in Bolivia I thought I had seen it all. Dehydrated llama fetuses for good luck, guys in full zebra costumes directing traffic and witches markets selling all kinds of animal parts but nothing prepared me for the weirdest Bolivian experience of all. While milling about in our hostel we noticed …
Following Easter Island, we made our way back to Santiago the capital of Chile. Its a large city of about 6 million people and is located in the centre of Chile. We spent a few days wandering around shopping in artisan markets and seeing the colonial downtown with all the beautiful cathedrals and plazas. The …
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