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Neko Box: Beautiful Japanese Subscription Boxes From Tokyo

June 1, 2017 by Melissa Douglas

Of all the countries that I’ve traveled to, Japan was one place that really captured my heart so when I heard about Neko Box and their Japanese subscription boxes, understandably I was incredibly excited. The boxes are expertly put together by two Designers living in Tokyo and include a stunning mixture of ceramics, handicrafts, and … Read more

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Unique Tokyo Experiences You Need To Have

September 28, 2018February 3, 2016 by Melissa Douglas

Tokyo – the capital of Japan and epicentre of all that is strange, futuristic and quirky. The city is an orgy of neon, and an attack on all senses. I had been fascinated with Japan ever since I was a a nerdy teenager with an unhealthy Studio Ghibli obsession. Now, after travelling to Tokyo several … Read more

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Osaka Itinerary: How to Spend a Day or Two in Osaka

October 26, 2019February 1, 2016 by Melissa Douglas

Osaka itinerary; I loved Osaka. It was kind of like Tokyo’s sassy punky little sister – where Tokyo can be glamorous and reserved, Osaka is brash and loud – it has character. Like the Italian South in contrast to its Northern counterparts, Osaka is also a foodies’ paradise. Dubbed “the nation’s kitchen”, there are a … Read more

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Quirks of the Japanese Culture

February 23, 2017January 29, 2016 by Melissa Douglas

Japan is unlike any other country I’ve been to, so unique in its culture – every day, every meal time and every journey brings a completely new experience.. A Hot piece of Ass What could be better on a cold Winter’s Morn in Japan than sliding off one’s undergarments, and lowering one’s arse to a toilet … Read more

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Peace, Love & Hiroshima: A 48-Hour Hiroshima Itinerary

October 10, 2018January 27, 2016 by Melissa Douglas

When I planned my first trip to Japan, I knew that organising a Hiroshima itinerary was something that I was certain that I wanted to do. Situated in the western part of the island of Honshu, Hiroshima is a large, historic Japanese metropolis known for being the first city in the world to have been … Read more

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Memoirs of a Geisha chaser in Gion…

September 6, 2017January 24, 2016 by Melissa Douglas

If you’re headed to Kyoto, no doubt Gion is one of the top places on your to-do list (if it isn’t then it should be!) This is Japan’s largest, and one of its only remaining Geisha districts. Gion can turn you into a bit of a cosmopolitan David Attenborough as you prowl around the streets in … Read more

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About Me

Hey! My name is Melissa and I’m a full time Travel Blogger from the UK . I believe in pushing the boundaries of solo female travel and I want to encourage you to do the same!

I am based in Athens, Greece.


 

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