Around the world
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Digital Nomad: Results after 1.5 months in Japan (Osaka, Kansai, Tokyo)
That’s it, we just spent 1 month and a half in Japan, 1 month in Osaka and 2 weeks in Tokyo. It’s time to take stock of this incredible experience. This is the very first time we come to Japan. The reason why we have never been there before is that we want our stay to be really special. So, when we were on a permanent contract, 2 weeks seemed too short; and when we were on an 11-month world tour, the budget for a stopover in Japan seemed too big. So coming here as digital nomads is really the best option for us. Japan allows us to make many…
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How to get to Mount Fuji? and where to take beautiful pictures of Mount Fuji
You can also consult our Mount Fuji travel diary here. Nearest stations to Mount Fuji? The arrival point that I advise you is: KawaguchikoStation (to see Mount Fuji from close enough + the lake in front of it) or ShimoyoshidaStation if you want to visit Chureito Pagoda first like us. Some people prefer to go to Yoshidaguchi5th Station ( also known as Kawaguchiko 5th Station), which is the base of the hike to the top of Mount Fuji. There is a bus going there from Kawaguchiko Station, there is even a bus going there directly from Tokyo. But I advise you not to go there, because those who went there…
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Which cosmetics to buy in Japan? Where to buy them? (2020)
After a month and a half in Japan, I must tell you one thing: Japanese women have really beautiful skin (even without makeup, their skin is flawless). It’s not only genetic, the many cosmetic stores and statistics prove that Japanese women spend a lot of money in facial care. And their products are really effective. Where to buy Japanese cosmetics in Japan? You can buy most cosmetic products at “drugstores” such as Matsumoto Kiyoshi, Seijo,K Port Drug Mart, Sundrug, Kokumin… You can also find them at Darty’s equivalents, such as Big Camera, Tokyu Hands… It is better to buy the most expensive brands like SK-II, Shiseido from “department stores” like…
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Introduction to Vietnamese Language: Alphabet, Intonation and Writing
Today, I will give you some fun facts about Vietnamese. This isn’t necessarily to encourage you to learn it, but at least to learn more about my language and writing. To read one of my articles written in Vietnamese (and see what it looks like), click here Most people are surprised to discover that Vietnamese uses the Latin alphabet. This writing system (phonetic transcription based on the Latin alphabet) called“chữ quốc ngữ” (national script) was developed by a French Jesuit priest: Alexandre de Rhodes. Before this system, during 1000 years of Chinese domination, we used Chinese characters (“chữ hán“). Once we got rid of this $ù%#0ç!! enemy of several centuries…
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Internet connection speed/rate in several countries of the world
As digital nomads, we have total geographical freedom on one condition: to have a proper internet connection.This is especially true for us who have a business that requires large file downloads and uploads, regular calls or video-conferences with our customers.It isn’t always easy to find reliable information on flows in some countries.So I got into the habit of regularly measuring the performance of our internet connections with the android Speed Test application.Here are the results of the readings. Click on the country you are interested in to get the details.Disclaimer These aren’t “scientific” tests, the connection speed depends on many factors (distance from the wifi terminal / relay antenna, number…
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Speed / internet connection speed in Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Mai)
To learn more about these surveys, click here. Date of measurement Type of connection Location Donwload speed Upload speed Ping speed 01/12/2017 Wifi Bangkok 7 13 19 03/12/2017 Wifi Bangkok 5 1 418 05/12/2017 Wifi Bangkok 21 2 6 05/12/2017 Wifi Bangkok 22 16 8 05/01/2018 Wifi Chiang Mai 21 10 22 08/01/2018 Wifi Chiang Mai 31 11 22 13/01/2018 Wifi Chiang Mai 1 2 24 14/01/2018 Wifi Chiang Mai 26 10 22 24/01/2018 Wifi Chiang Mai 33 11 21 27/01/2018 Wifi Chiang Mai 13 17 33 29/01/2018 Wifi Chiang Mai 17 23 29 03/02/2018 Wifi Chiang Mai 9 2 31
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10 Things to know before your First Trip to Vietnam
I think Vietnam is very different from the countries in Southeast Asia. Those who make the tour Thailand – Laos – Cambodia – Vietnam are perhaps a little shocked when they come to Vietnam, after having visited the 3 other countries, because Vietnam has NOTHING to do with these 3 countries indeed. Vietnam isn’t a Buddhist country! while the 3 other countries are Buddhist, hence the cultural difference. I am Vietnamese and objectively, after visiting the 4 countries, I can say that the most beautiful landscapes are in Vietnam. The landscapes are so varied, we have such a culinary richness that Vietnam is really a must see destination. To minimize…
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6 Tips to get the most out of the Travel Travel Guides (Lonely Planet, le Routard) during the Round the World Tour (without wearing them)
Whether you like it or not, traveling with a guide like the Lonely Planet or the Routard can help to unblock certain situations in an emergency, such as avoiding overpaying for a cab for example. How to take advantage of it during your world tour without having to lug 17 pounds of 1kg each in your bag? 1. Download the extract of the Lonely Planet guides on the Kindle app The part I like the most in the Lonely Planet guides is the “itineraries” part. I may hate the “must-see tourist destinations” part, but I must say that these itineraries have been perfectly designed to be feasible, hassle-free and economical;…
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Test & review of the Arima onsen Taiko-no-yu in Kobe (Japan)
To find out how a session in an Onsen takes place, it’s this way.This Onsen is located in a zone on the outskirts of Kobe, known to be close to a fault generating deep fissures in the rock. Ideal to recover deep hot springs.The Onsen Taiko-no-yu is inside the Arima View Hotel but you can go there without staying there.As usual the first step is to put our shoes in a locker (no need for a coin).We then exchange the key of the locker for an electronic bracelet that will allow us to buy food, drinks, massages, …The entrance is quite expensive: 2400 yen per person. At this price everything…
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Test and review of the Sento Shimizuyu in Osaka (Japan)
To find out how a session in an Onsen takes place, it’s this way.As usual, we take off our shoes at the entrance (no need for a locker room).No automatic machine for buying tickets, you ask directly to the lady at the reception desk.The reception is a little cold, at least that’s our perception.440 yen the entrance, 30 yen the soap, 20 yen the shampoo.The locker room is non-smoking, which isn’t often the case with the popular sentos, which is a good thing.Small curiosity, the baths are above the checkroom, so we take the elevator to get there.The sento Shimizuyu is a little bigger than the neighborhood sentos we have…
