as written by Melissa Kartini
Photo from my Instagram melissakartini Are you in for a long layover at Narita Airport and feeling disappointed that it’s such a way off from Tokyo? And, well, just about every well-known touristy area? It doesn’t have to be that way, and you certainly don’t have to confine yourself to just shopping at the airport. …
I have next to no exposure to natural disasters of any kind. Thus, you can imagine my anxiety when I decided to study in Japan–one of the most natural disaster-ridden countries in the world. In my half-year stay here alone, I’ve already experienced a handful of earthquakes (waking up to what felt like a swaying …
At first, I was a bit hesitant to make a post about this, but as I gave more thought into the matter, I realized that I have in fact traveled with many people over the years. A lot more than I initially thought. And it was through these travels that I had learned quite a …
Ah, Japan. It is one of those countries that has made itself perfectly at home on many “To Visit” travel lists, yet remains one of the most untouchable due to budget concerns. But really, thanks to the power of the internet, you can find out all you need to know about this country right beneath …