From gorgeous traditional gardens to excellent dining and shopping, the Hotel New Otani Tokyo is an oasis in the city, and a fabulous example of affordable luxury. On the final episode in my Japan Series of Solo Travel Talk (my solo travel podcast) I virtually take you to this gem of a hotel to experience the Hotel New Otani. Take a listen for the experience!
Japanese culture has many rules of social etiquette that might not be obvious to a traveler. Who would have thought that improper use of chopsticks could be so offensive? Learn about this and other cultural tips in this episode of my Solo Travel Talk podcast!
For everything that is great about Japan, solo travel in this wonderful country has some challenges, too. Here are my tips for tackling solo travel in Japan as well as some problems that can arise in Japan and how to overcome them.
When I visited Japan this Cherry Blossom Season, I fell in love. Japan is such a beautiful country with such a beautiful culture. But with so much to see and do, how can you decide where to begin? I’m sharing my top 10 must-dos in Japan in this episode of my solo travel podcast, Solo Travel Talk - The Japan Series.
Japan is often overlooked as a great destination for the solo traveler because it is thought to be ultra-expensive. Recently, I “took the plunge” and spent 3 and a half magical weeks in the Land of the Rising Sun. Before I left on this journey, I developed a Pre-Trip Budget to help me project the excursion’s cost. Here is my estimate for an affordable luxury trip to this fascinating country. I will post a follow up blog showing my Japan trip’s actual cost.
