Staying in a Capsule Hotel in Japan is a must if you want to experience the Japanese Culture for real. What are capsule hotels? The Capsule Hotels, also known as a pod hotel, features a large number of extremely small “rooms” (capsules) intended to provide cheap, basic overnight accommodation for guests who do not require or who cannot afford the services offered by normal hotel. … Read More
Two week Itinerary Japan
Japan is definitely a place where everyone should add on their bucket list. It is a explosion of creativity, technology and peculiarities. I spent 17 days in Japan but I would have loved to stay longer if only it was not that expensive. I started my trip in Tokyo, the capital, and ended in Osaka. Tokyo (4 days) Where to stay The … Read More
How to volunteer in exchange of accommodation
The best way to reduce the cost of your travels and have new experiences is to volunteer and offer a few hours of work in exchange of food and accommodation. There are some websites where you can find these opportunities such as Worldpackers, Workaway, WOOOF, Helpx and so on. How to volunteer in exchange of accommodation? In this article I explain … Read More
Hitchhiking in Japan
Hitchhiking in Japan is great because the country is considered one of the safest countries in the world and also one of the most expensive from Asia. Considering these both facts I concluded that hitchhiking would be a great idea. I was traveling with a french girl, Mathilda and we decided to get a lift from the capital Tokyo to Osaka … Read More