Osaka to Koyasan Day Trip (With Okunoin Cemetery)
Koyasan and the Okunoin Cemetery is the largest cemetery in Japan with over 200,000 graves of Buddhist Monks and important people such as warlords. It’s located in the forest around sacred Mount Koya and getting from Osaka to Koyasan can easily be done as a day...
Backpacking in Mongolia (The Gobi Desert Adventure)
If you’re going \backpacking in Mongolia the Gobi Desert adventure is one of the highlights of my trip there. I know the word ‘beautiful’ can get thrown around quite a bit= but in this case it’s very true. This is one of the most beautiful...
The 11 Best Movies About Japan To Watch (Of All Time)
If you want some great movies about Japan to watch to understand the country better then this is what I recommend to see. I’ve been watching Japanese movies for 25+ years and have studied Japanese culture in general as well as spending several months in Japan....
Why Osaka Is A Better City To Stay Than Kyoto (Osaka vs Kyoto)
If you’re wondering for whether to stay in Osaka or Kyoto then this should help in that decision, depending on your perspective, and what you are looking for. I better say this straight away that I loved exploring around Kyoto and seeing all the old temples,...
Kolkata – Things To Do In One Day (India Travel)
Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is Indias 3rd biggest city and if you want to see the best it has to offer in a short time then these are the things to do in Kolkata in one day. I’ve personally spent around one week in Kolkata but many travellers I met during my few...
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