Mobal Travel Sim Card for Japan: The Best Sim Card for Tourists as of Date!
Taking a trip out of the country is something you and I enjoy. The culture, the people, the food. It makes life interesting as you stand to see other people’s perspective. But as much as possible, you want to be prepared when you get there. And one preparation all must have is an Internet connection!…
What to Eat in Tsukiji Fish Market? 5 Must-Eat Unique Foods In Tsukiji (And It’s Not Sushi!)
After the Toyosu Tuna Auction, I decided to just go back to this market’s roots in Tsukiji. If you’re going to Foodie Pilgrimage in Japan, you mustn’t miss Tsukiji! It’s like Japan’s Seafood Mecca. After the venue of the Tuna Auction moving to Toyosu, not every establishment can afford the move. Quite a lot…
How to Get to the Toyosu Fish Market’s Tuna Auction Without Getting Lost (Like Me)?
After my relaxing stay in Oedo Onsen Monogatari, it’s time to run for my real itinerary: to witness the Tuna Auction. I decided to write this content because I didn’t see any thorough guide (at least where the auction is). And I ended up in a cycle of running and getting lost. If…
Oedo Onsen Monogatari: Relax From Your Tiring Day at this Edo-Inspired Onsen (How to Get There? Onsen Etiquette?)
I have been coming back to Japan for as long as I can remember. But I have never been to the Tsukiji Fish Market and Tuna auction. After the relocation of Tsukiji’s inner market to Toyosu, I just had to go this time. For one, you need to wake up too damn early. And…
5 Reasons Why You Should Use Skyscanner for Your Next Flight
As a digital nomad, it’s fun to travel the world while working. You get to meet new people, immerse yourself in a new culture, the food, the sights; it’s the perfect work-life balance (at least for me). If there is a stable Internet connection, you are in business anyway. So why not around the world?…
Japanese Omikuji: Test Your Luck with Japan’s Fortune-Telling Paper
We don’t know what the future holds for certain. But wouldn’t be nice to just have a sneak peek for the coming year? If you’re in a Japanese Shinto or Buddhist shrine, you can try your luck in drawing Japanese fortune telling papers or the Omikuji. Omikuji (translated as a “sacred lot”) are pieces…
New Year Lucky Bags: 3 Tips to Get Cheap Goods with Japanese Fukubukuro
If by any chance you are in Japan this January 1, you are in for a treat. It’s the time of the year to rake in some ultra-cheap goods with this year’s Japanese Fukubukuro! Fukubukuro? Fukubukuro is a New Year custom that originated one hundred years back. It was said to be invented by…
6 Days Ultimate Itinerary and Budget for Puerto Princesa and El Nido Palawan
As a Filipino, we have esteemed places you have to see. In fact, we should be traveling in the Philippines more often before going abroad. And one can’t tick off the Philippines without the pristine waters of El Nido. Dubbed as one of the best islands in the world, you will marvel in its…
Ultimate 7-Day Tokyo Trip: Budget and Itinerary Guide
If you have read my articles, first of all, I thank you! I’ve put my effort in explaining the detailed things to watch out in certain areas. But then, I realized some just want a snapshot itinerary they can copy and digest in just a few minutes. And I’m like that myself. I just…
Ueno + Asakusa-Odaiba Day Trip: Your Ultimate Guide to the Best of Tokyo and What to Avoid in It (Part One)
Last week, we now know what are the ten things we should prepare for when you go to Japan. But with so many places to choose from, where do I begin? Is it worth it to go to Yokohama first or Mt Fuji? Well, I kid you not. With all the choices out there, it’s…