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“Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.”
– Terry Pratchett, A Hat Full of Sky
Walking in Tsukiji With all my fellow South Africans visiting Japan for the Rugby World Cup I’ve got a serious case of FOMO. Decided that (after a year) it’s time to stop being lazy and do more of my Japan…
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Last year this time my husband and I visited Simonstad for the long weekend. As a Capetonian I am quite embarrassed to admit that this was indeed my very first time in Simonstad. Especially since this is definitely a gem…
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(Like a Pro) As a tourist in Japan there are some essential things to take note of before skipping out of your AirBnB, exploring the city streets and snapping photos of everything. Believe me, there’s more to just remembering your…
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Japan had some of the best food I had ever tasted in my life. Whether it was just a plain egg mayo sandwich or out-of-this-world sushi. So, I think it’s high time I wrote a blog post on my favourite…
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Japan has a lot of trendy, historical and peculiar attractions, drawing in tourists from all over the world. The tech world, anime life, fashion, and shrines were just some of the things I mostly looked forward to exploring. That’s why…
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When we booked our tickets to Japan I was aware of the possible language barrier. I knew that not everyone in Japan is fluent in English, so getting acquainted with a few basic Japanese terms might be a smart move….
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Bookworm: A term that doesn’t mean you only love reading. It is merely an umbrella term, or short introduction which, when you unpack it, actually says: Lover of tales, slight obsession with vintage covers, probably has a feline friend, if…
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I got the most amazing news the day after my wedding, when my husband surprised me with a honeymoon to Dublin, Ireland. When the rest of the wedding party and guests were heading off to Sunday breakfast, we were on…
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