Backpacking | Budget Travel | Living Abroad
JR passes used to be the obvious go-to option for anyone planning an extensive trip around Japan. For travellers looking to visit much of the country and a number of different cities, it was possible to make huge savings when compared to buying single tickets all the time. As of 2024 however, the picture is […]
We’re going to take a look at the 2023 cost of living in Asia, featuring some of the major countries and cities across the continent, including those most popular with people looking for a new life abroad. This should give you an idea of how expenses compare across this vast continent. We’ll highlight some of […]
While it’s quite difficult to find legal paths to moving and settling in Japan permanently, there are many ways and schemes that enable you to experience life in Japan for a shorter period of time. The most famous is the JET programme and if you are planning to teach in Japan or will be based […]
This post details the estimated cost of travel in Japan. We have two daily travel budgets – one for shoestring travellers and one for those on a slightly more comfortable backpacking budget. Further down there are details on the local currency and typical prices for travellers in Japan. For a current estimation of costs, check […]
We’re going to take a look at 10 of the most interesting work exchange opportunities in 2023. We’ve used the Worldpackers platform to scour the world in search of some of the most interesting placements for travellers looking for a new challenge or a fresh adventure this year. While anyone can view the opportunities, you […]
The land of the rising sun continues to fascinate visitors with its unique cultural quirks and futuristic cities. Few countries are easier to get around with Japan’s bullet trains, making getting from A to B as straight-forward and fast as could be. Below, we’ll outline one possible Japan backpacking route taking in all of the […]
Getting bored of the ‘same, same’ feel when it comes to hotels and hostels? Then this article is most definitely for you with 10 weird and wonderful places to stay listed from around the world. It features capsules, pods and wigwams and just about everything in-between. 10 Weird & Wonderful Places to stay! Wigwam Motel […]
Around the world in 2022, there is a growing dependence on the railways in many countries with the likes of China plowing ahead with ambitious projects to build high-speed networks. However it’s neighbouring Japan that is home to most of the busiest train stations in the world and in this post we’re going to find […]
Today we’re going to look at the busiest airports in Asia. Below you can find the top ten by passenger numbers and we also take a look at how the pandemic radically altered air travel across the continent in 2020 when most international services were halted. The data comes from the 2019 Airport Traffic Report […]
Due to the environmental impact of flying, most would agree that high-speed rail has a big part to play in the future of both domestic and international travel. Trains are getting faster and more high-speed links are being built across the world. However the cost of using the fastest trains in the world remains high […]
