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Japan Day 2: Asakusa, Tokyo
After limited sleep I packed up this morning, grabbed an apple juice (¥500) and black coffee (¥650) at my hostel bar, then headed out.
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Japan Day 1: Shibuya, Tokyo
I’ve finally arrived. After almost not getting on the plane due to overbooking and several of us not being assigned a seat, my name was called and I was the last person boarding, despite arriving three hours early. Two people were not so lucky!
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Preparation
I’m three weeks away from a 31 day trip to Japan, the second time I’ll be visiting this country. By preparation I mean ensuing I have bundle of cash and a change of pants and socks.
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I’m sitting in my small room, fan whirring to circulate air, window open with the sounds and smells of Chinatown intoxicating. It’s very hot, and there seems to be no escape from heat and humidity aside from guzzling water or becoming a mallrat and basking in the aircon.
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Bukit Lawang & Orangutans
Arriving in Bukit Lawang, immediately a couple of guys were ready to pounce enquiring if accomodation was needed or a tour. Mistake no. 1 was saying I already have a tour booked, because they decided to escort me to my hostel, chewing my ear about a tour, and also sitting with me at the hostel…
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Lake Toba, Indonesia
I came here for a bit of rest, and a whole lot more food, obviously. Toba is a lake on top of a supervolcano, it’s got a cooler climate than elsewhere, is lush, green and inhabited by some of the friendliest people yet