Why did you select to go to Japan?
Like most individuals, Japan has been on the prime of my journey bucket record for a lot of, a few years now. I really went to South Korea final 12 months and cherished it a lot that I knew I needed to go to that facet of the world once more. I feel the primary factor that attracted me to Japan is it simply regarded like there was a lot selection. It has large cities, stunning landscapes, chill seashores, islands to discover, conventional previous cities… mainly a little bit of every part. (Oh, and most undoubtedly all of the meals as effectively!)
What attracted you to group tour journey?
As somebody who primarily travels round her 9-5 job now, it’s wonderful how rapidly time can disappear from you with different ‘life issues’ like jobs, tasks, and many others. So, I really like tour journey as a result of it saves me a lot extra time than if I needed to organise all of it on my own. Particularly when excursions just like the Dragon Journey embody actions or locations that I’d by no means heard of earlier than, and even thought to do! In flip, it lets you have some actually distinctive experiences you may not have had when you went by yourself. I even have so as to add that I’ve additionally met a few of the finest folks on The Dragon Journey excursions which I feel make the journey even sweeter!
What was your favorite factor you discovered about Japan in your journey?
One factor that blew my thoughts was when the tour information defined how kids study the language in main, and the way they study three completely different alphabets – in complete, I’m fairly positive he mentioned was over 2000 completely different characters! I knew they learnt a number of alphabets, however I didn’t fairly perceive the extent of the characters. To me that’s unbelievable!
Any prime ideas for travellers going to Japan?
There are in all probability too many to say all of them right here however, if I had to decide on, it will be to obtain Google Maps. It’s SO helpful for navigating – particularly because it tells you which ones exits of the prepare stations to make use of as a result of typically that’s a problem in itself!
And most significantly, please don’t fear concerning the language barrier. I do know this generally is a concern for first timers, however as I mentioned, every part could be very straightforward to make use of and logical. Extra importantly, the native folks I met in Japan have been at all times extraordinarily sort and really open to serving to when you didn’t fairly perceive. And, when you actually get caught, then Google Translate can also be extraordinarily helpful! (I solely had to make use of it twice).
The place’s subsequent in your journey bucket record?
I even have method too many of those! 😀 I’ve been extraordinarily tempted by India not too long ago as a result of I’ve been seeing a variety of content material about it these days and seen some wonderful locations – Goa and the coolness seashore vibes sound ultimate proper about now! Nevertheless, as I discussed I even have a powerful tie to Sri Lanka and not too long ago I’ve felt it pulling at my heartstrings once more to return to it, so we will see! Possibly flip a coin?
Lastly, the rest so as to add?
Simply that Japan is an unbelievable place, and I can virtually assure you’ll fall in love with it and doubtless wish to return once more earlier than you even set foot again in your house nation!
Additionally, if you’re searching for extra journey ideas or journey bucket record inspiration then be sure you observe me on my socials as I share much more info there. Don’t be afraid to introduce your self as I really like assembly like-minded folks and am at all times joyful to reply questions on my travels. I’m additionally engaged on an thrilling new eBook all about first-time journey to Japan so hold your eyes open for that… Completely happy Travels!
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