The Do’s and Don’ts of Yakushima Hiking
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Yakushima Hiking

    Do greet and be greeted by every single hiker you pass. Don’t wear regular sneakers to climb the highest mountain in March (you will have sad wet and cold feet). Do use the free huts to sleep in. Don’t expect running water or electricity at the huts. Do take the ferry to Yakushima…

Travel: Vietnam: a quick guide for the smart traveler
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Travel: Vietnam: a quick guide for the smart traveler

Looking for your next beach vacation? Vietnam consistently ranks as one of the top destinations, offering a cultural smorgasbord, complete with a distinct cuisine sure to please any foodie’s palette. And it’s all possible at a budget backpacker’s rate of less than 2500 yen/ day.   I’ll try not to bore you with the typical itinerary…