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How to prepare for a trip to Japan – checklist included

August 20, 2024July 19, 2021 by Cristina
How to prepare for a trip to Japan - featured image with Japanese temple

How to prepare for a trip to Japan for the first time? You need to know what to visit, when to go, how to get around, and everything is in this helpful post!

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Packing list for 2 autumn weeks in Japan – What to pack for a fall trip to Japan (printable included)

August 20, 2024June 12, 2021 by Cristina
Suitcase with packed items for a beach trip, including sun hat, camera and toiletries.

Getting ready for Japan? Then you definitely need a packing list for 2 autumn weeks in Japan plus a printable containing what to pack for a fall trip to Japan.

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Iceland ring road itinerary – 10 days Iceland summer road trip (map included)

September 9, 2024January 18, 2021 by Cristina
Gullfoss waterfall in Iceland

Thinking of a road trip to Iceland next summer? Check out this Iceland ring road itinerary for 10 days and you won’t need anything else (Map included).

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The best hot springs in Iceland – Map included

August 20, 2024September 2, 2020 by Cristina
The Blue Lagoon - well known hot spring in Iceland

If you’re getting ready for your Iceland trip, add these useful hot springs in Iceland map to your planning guide. The map is easy to use and you’ll love them!

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Driving the Ring Road in Iceland – 30+ useful tips and facts

August 20, 2024August 13, 2020 by Cristina
Beautiful waterfall you can spot while on a road trip in Iceland

Getting ready for a road trip in Iceland? Then read this complete guide full of useful tips for driving in Iceland! It contains everything you need to know before your Iceland road trip and more!

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25+ myths about Japan (and whether they’re true or not)

August 20, 2024July 15, 2020 by Cristina
Digital art museum, a part of modern Japan - one of the myths about Japan

Getting ready for your trip and you don’t know which myths about Japan are true and which are not? I’m answering all of the questions you have about Japan here!

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The best 2 week Japan itinerary for autumn – Where to go, what to do and see in 14 days in Japan

August 20, 2024May 28, 2020 by Cristina
Clear view over Mount Fuji

Planning to visit Japan for the first time? This is the only 2 week Japan itinerary for autumn that you’ll need. Plan your best 14 days in Japan in the fall!

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8 ways to experience the geisha culture in Japan

July 28, 2025April 23, 2020 by Cristina

Do you want to experience the geisha culture in Japan? Great decision! Read this complete guide and learn how to choose the geisha experience that you’ll love!

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Japan in November – a guide to the best autumn destination

August 20, 2024April 4, 2020 by Cristina
Japan in November

Thinking of going to Japan in November? Read here what is the weather like, what should you wear, what to do and which places to visit in Japan in November.

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50+ things to know before traveling to Japan for the first time

August 20, 2024March 29, 2020 by Cristina
Tokyo by night

Planning your trip to Japan and want to be inspired? Read here all the things to know before traveling to Japan for the first time! Get ready to be amazed!

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