Updated August 2026: ticket prices and opening hours for both towers re-checked against the official pages. When exploring Tokyo’s iconic skyline, two structures stand out: Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Tower. Both are remarkable in their own right, attracting millions of visitors each year. In this guide, we’ll compare the two towers, highlight their unique features,…
Updated August 2026: all 13 places re-checked, plus reservation tips and what a food day really costs. Kyoto is famous for its mix of traditional and modern flavours, offering a wide range of eating experiences that capture the spirit of Japanese cuisine. This guide shows you where to eat in Kyoto, and introduces the 13…
Updated August 2026: locations, timings and photography rules re-checked, including the Gion photo restrictions. If you’re looking for Instagrammable places in Kyoto, Japan, I’ve got you covered. Of course, this list contains the most popular places such as Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu dera, Philosopher’s Path, Arashiyama, Gion, and Kinkaku-ji. But I’ve added some of the more…
Updated August 2026: fares and timetables re-checked against the official operator. The Hakone Lake Ashi Cruise is one of the best ways to enjoy Lake Ashi and its surrounding beauty. That beauty, of course, includes Mount Fuji! It’s part of the Hakone Loop – which covers most of the must-see spots in the Fuji-Hakone National…
Updated August 2026: we went through this photo diary again, refreshed the practical links and checked that every tip still holds. November is still our favourite month for Japan. Visiting Japan is like hopping on a rollercoaster of amazing and unique experiences. It doesn’t matter if you visit Japan in November during the height of…
While renting a car in Patagonia doesn’t differ too much from renting in other places in the world, there are some things that you should be aware of. For example, things that are the same as everywhere else. You’ll probably get a sum of money blocked on your card for car insurance excess cover, so…
Patagonia is a wild and remote place, with quite some distances between the sights, so you need a way to get around down there. Quick tip before we dive in: rental prices in Patagonia vary wildly between companies and pick-up points, so we always compare them on DiscoverCars first. And if you are still deciding…
There are as many different types of travellers (or tourists) as there are types of people. Some people are thrifty, some spend on luxury items. Some prefer relaxing at home, others head into the mountains. Travel is no different. During our extensive travels over the years, we’ve tried out different “types” of travelling. I’ve couchsurfed,…
Hiking in El Chalten, Argentina, is a dream for hikers. Patagonia itself is a hiker’s paradise, and El Chalten is its capital. And you don’t even have to be in perfect shape to hike in this corner of Patagonia! Some of the best hikes in El Chalten are rather flat and short – in fact,…
Updated August 2026: etiquette rules and practical tips re-checked against how things work in Japan today. Just like everything else, eating in Japan comes with its very own rules and customs. If you break some of these rules, the Japanese might wince and just roll their eyes at the typical tourist, but some could be…