Are you the designated (or self-appointed) trip planner? *Standing ovation* Alex here -- I see you! I plan all of our trips from start to finish. I know how much work (decision fatigue) it is. Will and I have been traveling internationally together for the last 10 years, and have spent the last 5+ years living abroad.
I love helping my friends plan their trips, so we thought, why not share what we know with the world? We aim to make travel itineraries and guides that are straight to the point. We'll share our research, give some suggestions, and leave you with the flexibility to create your own experience -- that's the fun part!
If this sounds like you: 30 something, no kids, with some money to spend (but care more about location + experiences), then let's connect! We don't travel like we used to (so fast-paced!) but prefer to settle in a new location for a couple of days. We like history, thrifting, snowboarding, unique experiences, beer, and meeting new friends along the way!
It's probably Jidai Matsuri, where people dress up in all the period clothes from 1000+ years Kyoto was the capitol. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OZvXJVo9xH4.html
It is definitely a little pricey for just the day! It depends where you are coming from, but it looks like there is a bus line that stops at the Makinoto Pass from Kumamoto and Beppu. There's also a bus from Yufuin that runs April-November. A website called Japan-guide . com says "For travelers using by public transportation along the Trans Kyushu Route, the Kyushu Odan Bus by Kyusanko provides connections to the Kuju Mountains from Kumamoto in the west (3 hours, about 3500 yen) and Beppu in the east (2 hours, about 2500 yen). The buses stop at both the Makinoto Pass and the Kuju-tozanguchi bus stop beside the Chojabaru Visitor Center. The Kamenoi bus company also operates two buses between Yufuin and the Makinoto Pass on weekends and public holidays from April to November. The one way trip takes about 80 minutes and costs 1350 yen." I would check out those two bus lines OR ask my hotel if they can help figure out the route from there... or really sometimes asking on Reddit is the best strategy! I'm sorry we couldn't be super helpful but this is where we would start!
Was there in December. Absolutely LOVED Hirafu and stayed in Kabayama in AirBNB. Beautiful area, great slopes & super easy to get around on the free shuttle buses which you can track via GPS on their site. Food is quite pricey, but that's what you expect in a village area and ski season. Had the BEST Ramen in Hirafu in the lower village at Bar Moon. Wild Bill's is a grat spot, particularly for Aussies as it is very familiar type foods. Also for the aussies, you can buy tim tams at the mimi mart in the centre of Hirafu. You have to try the ice cream as well, Hokkaido ice cream is second to none and there is someting to be said for having ice cream in the snow. The view of Mt Yotei never gets old and honestly looks like a movie set. Can't wait to go back
_Loving this 24 Hours in Nara video! Nara looks amazing - temples, nature, and friendly deer? This is a great watch for anyone wanting to explore Japan. You'll find tips on getting there, where to stay, and must-sees like Todai-ji Temple._ _Thank you for sharing this wonderful inspiration with us._
0:15 - The Charles bridge is not named after a saint, hence it is not called "St. Charles Bridge". Someone who claims to be familiar with the city should know that. Trdelnik is anything but traditional Czech or Prague food, it comes from Romania and is solely for the tourists (thats why the Trdelnik standa can be found at tourist hot spots ONLY). No native Prague people will neither buy nor eat that crap. Absinthe has also no tradition with Prague but is there to scam the tourists. Most of the "Absinthe" is not Absinthe but green colored liquor. The Honest Guides have done an interesting video about this scam, looks like you missed this specific one.
Hey! We've never seen them, but August is a part of jellyfish season. We always keep a thing of white vinegar in our snorkel bag and bring a thermos of hot water in case something happens. To be safe you can look up how to treat box jellyfish stings / how to look for them in the water. You can also swim in netted areas like Araha Beach, but I wouldn't say that's the best snorkeling by any means.
Hello, could you please tell me how long to walk down to the glacier? considering to bring my parents '60yo+) there soon but i don't know if they'll tolerate walking that much... do you recommend?
Hi! We don’t remember exactly how long it took, but there were some places one could stand and rest if they needed to. I know personally, my parents who are 60+ with hip and knee problems would NOT have enjoyed all those stairs. You can still take the train there and see what’s left of the glacier from above, but maybe doing one of the other cable cars in Chamonix would be more fun for them..
@@willandalextravel thank you so much for the tip! The other ones are more expensive so i wasn't considering them... Aiguille de Midi sounds nice but 75€ each person 🤪 the other one to Brévent also 60€ each 🥺🥺
Hello. Thank you for all information. So good. It’s mean that no need to go with snorkeling tour? We can dive from the beach? Are there any dive shop recommended?
You’re welcome! If you have your own equipment, you can go pretty much where ever you want. We haven’t been on any snorkeling excursions with a company, but we have used Cerulean Blue tours before and they offer snorkeling tours. If you go on Get Your Guide or Viator, there are lots of snorkeling tour options there. For scuba, we use Bubble Addict, but we’ve heard good things about Aloha Divers and Reef Encounters as well.
Remember, the tickets goes for ALL public transport: Trains, S-Train, Metro, Bus, and The Yellow Harbor ferries. You can choose what transport you want. You can combine the transports as you want, you pay for A to B. Metro is usual very fast and S-Train also fast.
Great question! Surprisingly, this area was established by Aussies so many people speak English here. You shouldn’t have a problem at most places but the Google translate app has been very helpful for me.
Great video! Very detailed. My son and I also made a video about our ski trip to Hakuba. Check it out! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4QMHkhybW4s.htmlsi=iouc1mOZsW4Rusaa
Hi! Not sure about the prices since that's the only time we've been and it was right after COVID. During the wintertime, many of the "seasonal" restaurants and businesses were closed.. but we're not sure if the remaining open businesses adjusted their prices at all. Sorry we can't be of more help!
Hey mate!! Love the content, im actually heading there for my first time. Quick questions haha 1. Should I purchase ski pass and rental boards before i get there, e.g 1 week out 2. Did you book many of the restaurants? 3. Are there any halfways houses/bars on the slopes? Thank you :)
Thanks for the kind comment! Answers below: 1.) There’s no need to book tickets or rentals before you arrive but I would recommend it to save you some time and ensure the rental shops set aside your sizes. 2.) Most restaurants don’t require a reservation but if you’re traveling with a group of more than 4 or so, you’ll want reservations because there are only so many restaurants servicing a lot of people, especially on holiday weekends. 3.) There are several lodges that serve food and drinks (alcohol as well) at the top/middle/bottom of the slopes. A couple lodges even have canned beer in vending machines! Stay safe out there! Hope you have a great trip and enjoy it as much as I did.
We were there in Feb and the snow was perfect. We went again in March and it was already beginning to slush. According to the Hakuba Instagram page, they have gotten their first snow!
