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Once the capital of Japan for more than a millennium, Kyoto is a city that is rich in history and ancient traditions, though first time visitors may be surprised at just how hidden Kyoto’s history lies within a now bustling metropolis. Kyoto is Japan’s 7th largest city and although small in size compared to the likes of Tokyo and Osaka, this city packs a lot in, if you know where to look. As it is so often considered to be Japan’s prettiest and most charming city (particularly throughout cherry blossom season from late March – mid April). Thus if you’re looking for quintessential Japanese charm and age old traditions, this guide is your complete quick guide to Kyoto! A Quick Guide to Kyoto What to See Kyoto is full of charm by way of temples, shrines, and gorgeous natural scenery. However the most famous locations to visit are dotted throughout the city, making them difficult to reach in a short space of time, so at least 3 days in Kyoto is recommended....

Mālō e lelei from Vava’u, Tonga! One thing I’ve learned from my time in this country so far? This is a destination in which to disconnect! With unusable and/or expensive Wi-Fi ($25 for 500 mb!) and rarely more than an 2G connection on my phone, posting on Never Ending Footsteps has had to take a backseat until I get myself back to better connected places — most likely not until mid-freaking-February! Yes, I’m struggling to deal with this. The positive to my unexpected disconnection for you guys, however, is me finding the time to write 11 blog posts, so prepare yourself for a deluge of stories when I next get fully online. Until then, enjoy this delayed monthly summary that I was finally able to put together over the worst internet of my life.  When I left you last, I had just arrived in Tokyo and was wrestling with a stomach-churning case of jet lag — the worst I’ve ever battled. The subsequent exhaustion sank deep into my bones and resulted in ...

KOBE HOSTELS:  Best Overall  |  Best for Solo Travelers  |  Best Cheap Hostel Interested? PIN NOW, read later! Near Osaka, Kobe is renowned for its world-class beef and amazing scenery and activities supplied by Mt Rokko and the surrounding mountains. With so much to offer, Kobe, Japan has become increasingly popular, but there are only a handful of hostels and they get booked very fast. This is the exact reason we put together this backpacker’s guide to the best hostels in Kobe, Japan.  With the aid of this insider guide, you’ll be able to easily find which of the best hostels in Kobe, Japan you want to book, so you can ensure you have an affordable place to stay. We organized the hostels in this list by YOUR needs, making sure to include the best hostels in Kobe, and then organizing them by category, so you can quickly find which one is best for you. Let’s take a look at the top hostels in Kobe, Japan.   Table of Contents Quick Answer: The Best Hostels...