Visiting Chūgoku on a Budget

Top 3 must see in Japan

When you decide to go to a place like Japan, a place that has a lot of wonderful places to explore. It can be hard to decide what to put at the top of your list as places you must see. We...

The Floating Torii

Itsukushima shrine, the century-old shrine floating in the sea during high tide, has more than 1400 years of history. It is a registered world heritage site which attracts thousands of tourists...

Sadako and the thousand cranes

Since I was a child I liked to read, I suppose my father, also a regular reader, made me fall in love with reading by recommending titles. One of them was "Sadako wants to live" by Karl Bruckner. The...

Hiroshima essential

Hiroshima is a city of more than one million inhabitants located in southern Japan, sadly famous for being the scene of the explosion of the first atomic bomb, but in addition to the memorial of...

16 Important Expenses to Consider in Your Travel Budget

I've put together a list of 16 important expenses to consider in your travel budget for your next trip. The items listed will help you plan your budget easier and prevent any surprise expenses you...

How to Spend a Week in Sorrento, Italy

A week in Sorrento is a good amount of time to explore Southern Italy. Here are my top tips for making the most of your visit when travelling on a budget. High in the cliffs overlooking the...