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Ninja Wifi – How to Rent the Best Portable Wifi in Japan
Whenever I travel across the countryside of Japan, staying connected is undeniably a top priority and I use Ninja Wifi for this. Over a decade ago, I used to travel around Japan WITHOUT a Wifi – relying heavily on old school methods like looking at the train schedule to catch the train and reading the signs at a village to get to some secluded temple. And while it was an adventure on its own, it was indeed tiring & confusing at times without the help of our trusty Google Maps. Nowadays, portable Wifi became more accessible and affordable, that it became mandatory for me to rent one on a road…
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5 Secret Kyoto Travel Tips for First Timers
It is no secret that a Kyoto travel experience is highly sought after among the travel community. Being the former ancient capital of Japan, Kyoto (京都) features a plethora of beautiful historical sites ranging from temples, shrines, and even teahouses and restaurants. Despite this, Kyoto is also infamously known for its overtourism; hundreds of tourists hogging at famous sites including Kiyomizudera, Fushimi Inari Taisha and even the streets of Gion District. So much so that even the local council passed a law to banned tourists from entering certain private streets in the Gion District. Nevertheless, travelling in Kyoto can be made much more relaxing with these tips in mind. Here…
