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March 2018

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10 different experiences to do in Japan sometime in life

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Japan is the country where I have noticed the most culture shock in my life. Everything is completely different, like the customs, traditions or way of being of the Japanese. The trip itself is a mix of the most peculiar experiences. Therefore, I have recapitulated in this post the best experiences you have to do in Japan. Do you want to know what are the rarest? We start!

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The 10 best experiences to do in Japan (atypical, different and that will surprise you)…..

1. Sleeping in a ryokan

One of the best experiences that I recommend doing in Japan is sleeping in a ryokan. Now surely you are wondering what the nose is that of a ryokan, right? Do not worry; I’ll explain it to you.

A ryokan is the most traditional accommodation in Japan. It is a classic room, quite diaphanous, with a tatami, a table surrounded by cushions or chairs on the floor, a closet where the futon is stored (what will be your mattress that night) and little else.Read More »10 different experiences to do in Japan sometime in life

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Forget the Tourist Traps – 4 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Italy This Summer

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Steeped in rich culture and some of the world’s most famous masterpieces, Italy has much to attract visitors from all over the world. However, those are things you’d expect a tourist to do and so they are typically extremely crowded and noisy – not somewhere you want to spend the lazy days of summer.

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If you have been dying to see Italy, maybe for the first time ever, by all means visit Vatican City, tour the Catacombs and spend a few days on the canals of Venice. When you’ve gotten all that touristy stuff out of your system, it’s time to enjoy the real Italy where you’ll get an authentic taste of regional customs.Read More »Forget the Tourist Traps – 4 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Italy This Summer