Both Germany and Hungary are offering a great deal for travelers in 2024 – unlimited all-you-can-travel train passes for only €49! It’s not sure how long the offer will last however, so snap up the deal as soon as you can to take advantage! Germany The Deutschlandticket, or ‘Germany Ticket’, allows you to travel as…
Pokémon fans will know that the original Pokémon Red, Blue, Green and Yellow games are set in the Kanto region of the Pokémon world, while in the real world, the Kanto region refers to the eastern part of Japan’s main island, i.e. where Tokyo can be found. And now we have the exciting news that…
Only around 4% of the Japanese population have a BMI over 30. With one of the lowest obesity rates in the world, it can be a bit daunting to travel to Japan as a plus size tourist. But what is it really like? Being Plus-size in Japan Firstly, let me say this: Most Japanese people are…
It can be a little daunting to stay at a ryokan in Japan for the first time! Luckily, I stayed at the Taenoyu Ryokan in February 2020, and I can share what I learned of ryokan etiquette with you! I was very nervous going to a ryokan for the first time in Akita, Japan, as…
I managed to get to Antwerp for Royal de Luxe this year, and was treated to seeing Bull Machin right outside of the train station when I arrived! After watching him have his well-earned cigar break for a while, and then meet up with Xolo, I skipped ahead on the metro and picked out a…
Update: While The Giants plan their visit on the fly, so you never quite know where they’re going to be, we do know that the Bull Machin wakes up on Astridplein between 9-10am, has a daily siesta around noon on Sint-Jansplein, and returns to the nest around 6-7pm for the night. Eight years since they…
The Edinburgh Fringe Festival is back for 2023, and this year the month-long festival is spanning from 4 August to 28 August. This will be the 5th time I’ll be attending the comedy festival, and I’ve already painstakingly gone through the Edinburgh Fringe 2023 programme to work out my schedule and cram in as many…
Tourists visiting Japan after October 2023 will face a massive price increase on the JR Pass, which normally offers great value to travellers planning to tour the country. About the Japan Rail Pass The Japan Rail Pass, or JR Pass, is valid for journeys on all JR national trains including the Shinkansen bullet trains (except…
Exploring the World of Yokai Folklore in Japan How many Yokai are there? There are countless different types! Japanese demons come in many forms, but there are some main groups that most belong to, including animal, ghost, object, and monster. Here are some of the most famous: The Shapeshifters, or ‘Obake’ Obake refer to a…
Royal de Luxe have confirmed that the giant dogs Xolo and Bull Machin will be returning in 2023 to the streets of Nantes and Saint-Herblain on the fourth weekend of September, the 22nd – 24th 2023. Royal de Luxe in Nantes and Saint-Herblain An announcement was made on January 5, 2023, by the mayor of…