Introduction Hokkaido is Japan’s most northern island and the newest, as the Island wasn’t part of Japan until the 1800s. Before the Meiji Restoration, the…
How to get to Skopje from Sofia
Read this article to find out how to get to Skopje from Sofia (then back). Most people will probably arrive in Skopje by plane. However,…
Guide to Skopje – The kitschy and great capital of North Macedonia
Introduction In this guide to Skopje, I will detail my trip and recommend 10 great things to do in the city. You can also read…
Basashi – The intriguing raw horse dish from Japan
If you like Japanese food and enjoy sushi then you’ve probably had sashimi, sushi without the rice. In Japan this is a popular food, but…
Tomogashima Guide – The abandoned island retaken by nature.
Tomogashima is a collection of four islands that rest in the Kitan Strait off the coast of Wakayama. The four islands of Okinoshima, Jinoshima, Torajima,…
Strange Delicacy from Vietnam – Crispy Fried Crickets
In this article I will tell you about a strange delicacy from Vietnam. Crickets. Apologies for the awful photo. At this point in Vietnam, I…
Strange Delicacy from Japan – Shirako (Fish Semen)
Ahhh, Shirako. What is this strange delicacy from Japan? well, it’s fish semen. One of the foods I always mention when people ask “What’s the…
What to do in Veliko Tarnovo – Bulgaria’s old capital.
If you’ve planned a trip to Bulgaria and you’re getting out of Sofia, then Veliko Tarnovo is the place to go. But, if you don’t…