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Visiting Hong Kong for 2 days during a stopover: what to do?
Visiting Hong Kong for 2 days during a stopover—that’s exactly what I decided to do at the end of a seven-week trip through Australia and Japan. Rather than flying straight back to France, I took advantage of a layover offered by…
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Planning a trip to Japan for the first time
Planning your first trip to Japan can seem daunting at first: a different language, cultural norms that can sometimes be confusing, and a massive transportation network. However, once you’re there, everything becomes surprisingly simple. So with a few pointers and a…
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Visit Osaka: a guide to must-see attractions
Visit Osaka marks the final stop on our trip to Japan! Here, the change in atmosphere is dramatic. Osaka is rawer, more vibrant, and more uninhibited than Kyoto or Tokyo… this city never sleeps, and it certainly left a lasting impression…
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A day trip to Nara: the park, temples, and sacred deer
A day trip to Nara is a must-do when traveling in the Kansai region. Located just a few kilometers from Kyoto and Osaka, Japan’s ancient capital offers a fascinating immersion into the country’s history. With its UNESCO World Heritage-listed temples, ancient…
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Kinosaki Onsen: a deep dive into a traditional Hot Spring Village
We continue our journey through Japan with a visit to Kinosaki Onsen, one of Japan’s most iconic hot spring towns. It is renowned for its traditional onsens, ryokans, and peaceful atmosphere. Here, you can stroll around in a yukata (lightweight traditional…
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Visiting Kyoto: temples, historic districts, and a birthday
We continue our journey through Japan with a visit to Kyoto, the former imperial capital. A fascinating city, Kyoto offers a subtle balance between ancient traditions, majestic temples, and serene Zen gardens. In Kyoto, you often just have to turn a…
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Visit Hakone and hope to see Mount Fuji
On our first trip to Japan, we left Tokyo to visit Hakone with one goal in mind: to catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji, which rises to 3,776 meters. However, catching a glimpse of this iconic symbol of Japan is sometimes…
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Visiting Tokyo: temples and must-see attractions
After spending four weeks in Australia, it was time to switch countries and continents with a trip to Japan! In fact, it was my first time visiting Japan—and even my first time in Asia. So this trip was a whole new…
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Visiting Yellowstone in 4 Days: The Complete Guide
On our last trip to the United States, we were able to visit Yellowstone over the course of four days. We were struck by the incredible variety of its landscapes. Indeed, you go from a lunar landscape to a dense forest,…
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The 7 most beautiful road trips in the United States
Over the past few years, we’ve taken some incredible road trips across the United States. We loved them all—though, to be honest, some more than others. We spent hours—or rather, days—planning them. Some stops were magical, others a bit of a…
