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Consider joining the club we are smaller and more unique therefore. We're a very social bunch here brought up with travel in hostels and we never get tired of another bus ride into the unknown.


I have a personal feeling of excitement being in many of the most exciting capital cities Bangkok, Hong Kong or relaxing in my Bali Resort after a days surfing. I am miles away from my country of birth and nothing is as it seems in Japan.

5 Reasons to Stay in Jimbaran Bali

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Category: Indonesia
Published: 03 November 2011
Created: 03 November 2011
Last Updated: 04 October 2017

Our top 5 reasons to plan a trip to Jimbaran, Bali.

From natural wonders to cultural centers and spas, it’s a great vacation spot.

Great Bali hotels spread out throughout the island, but there are a few reasons you should decide to stay in the Jimbaran area, at the far south of the island. We know there’s probably a ton of reasons to choose Jimbaran, but here are our top 5 sights and activities in the region.

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Japan Rail Pass
Japan Rail Pass

Japan Rail Pass Guide - Some Handy Tips for Your Travel

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Category: Japan
Published: 01 November 2007
Created: 02 November 2007
Last Updated: 30 July 2021

You must purchase your Japan Rail Pass (In fact you will buy an exchange order)
before arrival in Japan and you must have temporary visitor status!

Notice- there are now temporarily testing selling the japan rail pass inside Japan at selected stores check the links below.

You can slice through Japan at 270 kmph as you relax in style aboard the Shinkanson (bullet train).
Hitting Osaka from Tokyo in about 3 hours while admiring the diverse landscape that is Japan.
You will have space for your luggage and leg room you can only dream about on an aeroplane.
This is comfort this is Japan.

If you plan on visiting outside of Tokyo this is almost a must have as you will start to save money very quickly.
You can get passes of 1,2 or 3 weeks duration.

Read more: Japan Rail Pass Guide - Some Handy Tips for Your Travel

Dog Statue Japan
Dog Statue Japan

Japan Blog 1 Getting There- The Hardest Part

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Category: Japan
Published: 13 May 2008
Created: 13 May 2008
Last Updated: 30 July 2021

I'm in my hotel lobby fighting the keyboard which keeps wanting to insert Japanese characters instead of western script my old sweetheart beer is keeping me awake..

Read more: Japan Blog 1 Getting There- The Hardest Part

Himeji Castle Japan
Himeji Castle Japan

Japan Blog 2- Roppongi by Night and Hugh Heffner's Bodyguard

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Category: Japan
Published: 13 May 2008
Created: 13 May 2008
Last Updated: 30 July 2021

I was in a deep sleep as the cleaner woke me up, I needed to check out in 5 minutes and hadn't planned much past this point. Being a bit hungover too- yes marvellous.
I'm awaiting meeting Tsutomu to chat to him as he will know Japan and am researching as I go, and there is still much to see in Tokyo, will have some time before flying out so I dont want to do it all this vist.

Read more: Japan Blog 2- Roppongi by Night and Hugh Heffner's Bodyguard

Japan Stucco
Japan Stucco

Japan Blog 3 - Meeting Tsutomu again in Tokyo

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Category: Japan
Published: 13 May 2008
Created: 13 May 2008
Last Updated: 30 July 2021

I awoke to the sound of the cleaner knocking on the door then opening it.
It was good I had five minutes to pack and plan. I was meeting Tsutomu pronounced "storm" I had last seen him in London.

Read more: Japan Blog 3 - Meeting Tsutomu again in Tokyo

Japan Blog 4 - The Onsen

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Category: Japan
Published: 13 May 2008
Created: 13 May 2008
Last Updated: 30 July 2021

This area (Hakone) is full of hotels with onsen or special dedicated Onsen facilities. Its essentially the Japanese steam baths, and this is a jewel of the Japanese culture for me, this is a place to do business and relax in.

Read more: Japan Blog 4 - The Onsen

Shinkansen
Shinkansen

Japan Blog 5- To Kyoto on the Shinkansen

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Category: Japan
Published: 13 May 2008
Created: 13 May 2008
Last Updated: 30 July 2021

The shinkansen is the bullet train the original and very cool, it must have been so ahead of the game when it first came out.

Read more: Japan Blog 5- To Kyoto on the Shinkansen

Japanese Temple
Japanese Temple

Japan Blog 6- Kyoto Japan

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Category: Japan
Published: 13 May 2008
Created: 13 May 2008
Last Updated: 30 July 2021

This city is amazing, a sizeable one but not on the scale of the massive Tokyo. It has so many temples I cannot see them all. It is easy to get around and im staying at a very cool hostel on the river and have met some good travellers.

Read more: Japan Blog 6- Kyoto Japan

Miyajima Japan
Miyajima Japan

Japan Blog 7- Miyajima and Star Trek Toilets

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Category: Japan
Published: 13 May 2008
Created: 13 May 2008
Last Updated: 30 July 2021

I'm here in a nice hostel, arrived yesterday quite late from Kyoto, another great Shinkanson experience. It's a J-Hoppers hostel and in a more traditional style. That means no shoes and non western toilets. I'm just about to go for a run round town, finally saw off my jet lag with some saki.

Read more: Japan Blog 7- Miyajima and Star Trek Toilets

students hiroshima
Students in Hiroshima

Japan Blog 8- Hiroshima

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Category: Japan
Published: 13 May 2008
Created: 13 May 2008
Last Updated: 30 July 2021

Well I'm in Hiroshima, got fed up being moved beds in Kyoto so decided to check out and get my Shinkansen in the evening after my final day doing the tourist thing. I visited this shrine which was essentially a wooded mountain and thousands of big orange gates, it was again something amazing.

Read more: Japan Blog 8- Hiroshima

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