The Ultimate Solo Snowboarder’s Guide to Traveling to Lotte Arai, Japan (without a car)
Welcome to my ultimate guide to Lotte Arai, Japan for first-time visitors and solo snowboarders and skiers! This is my sixth stop on my Snowboarding Around the World Trip and my third destination in Japan. Lotte Arai wasn't a part of my original plan, but when I noticed that it was on my Ikon Pass, I thought why not go there and visit since it's already included in my pass. Related Article: The Ultimate Solo
The Ultimate Solo Snowboarder’s Guide to Traveling to Hakuba Valley, Japan (without a car)
Welcome to my ultimate guide to Hakuba Valley, Japan for first-time visitors and solo snowboarders and skiers! This is my fifth stop on my Snowboarding Around the World Trip and my second destination in Japan. Not a lot of people might recognize the name but Hakuba Valley was the main resort of the 1998 Winter Olympics. As a kid, I remember it being referred to the Nagano Olympics but had no idea it was held
The 8 Top Things To Do in Nozawa Onsen, Japan (Besides Skiing / Snowboarding)
These are my top things to do in Nozawa Onsen that doesn't involved snowboarding or skiing! Nozawa Onsen is one of those surprising places where there's actually a lot to do in town so you don't even need to be a skier or snowboarder to come and visit. Also, after staying here a week, I found this place to be more culturally enriching and educational than more western places like Niseko or Hakuba. So, let's
The Ultimate Solo Snowboarder’s Guide to Traveling to Nozawa Onsen, Japan (without a car)
Welcome to my ultimate guide to Nozawa Onsen, Japan for first-time visitors and solo snowboarders and skiers! This is my fourth stop on my Snowboarding Around the World trip and my first destination in Japan. Timing for Nozawa Onsen was crucial because I not only wanted to come for snowboarding, but I really wanted to experience the annual Dosojin Fire Festival, which takes place every year on January 15th. The fire festival is super popular,
Snowboarding Around the World: Where Did I Stay (Part 2: Japan)
Welcome back to Part 2 of where I stayed during my Snowboarding Around the World trip! This blog post will cover every accommodation I stayed at during my 7-week trip in Japan. If you're interested in where I stayed in France and Finland, feel free to check out Part 1. I know a lot of you have been asking for this and I apologize to not getting it out sooner, but better late than never!
$427 Round Trip ZipAir Flight to Tokyo + $100 Off Amex Deal
There's a major sale going on right now where you can purchase a round trip ZipAir flight to Tokyo for only $427 during the winter season! That's crazy cheap and the best part is that there are a lot of available dates. The "not so" best part is that this is a low-cost carrier airline so there will be a couple extra charges for things like in-flight meals, baggage, and seat selection. With that being
2024-25 Best Places to Eat in Niseko if You’re a Foodie
If you're tired of researching for the best places to eat in Niseko, then you've come to the right place! When I was researching for Niseko restaurants last year, I literally got a headache from the amount of places I was trying to research. First, there isn't a lot of information on where the best places to eat in Niseko are. Second, a lot of the restaurants I wanted to eat at were already booked
Where to Stay in Niseko for Your First Time Skiing/Snowboarding
Deciding where to stay in Niseko is probably going to be the biggest decision you make in terms of the type of experience you want to have there. I recently visited Niseko for the first time in February and got to experience two areas: Hirafu Village and Hanazono. Both places had their pros and cons, but both had great locations regardless if you are mostly interested on just getting on the mountain. I know there
Where to Stay: Park Hyatt Niseko Review + Bonus Hack!
Today, I bring you my ultimate Park Hyatt Niseko review! If you don't know by now, I'm on a mission to stay at every Park Hyatt hotel there is. Usually, I can only afford to stay one night at a Park Hyatt, but this time I had a friend with me that was willing to share the cost so I got to stay two nights for once! Also, if you read my other Niseko blog
Top 7 Tips For Your First Time in Niseko
These are my top 7 things you need to know for your first time in Niseko. Of course, everyone knows that Niseko is famous for it's powdery soft snow, but what about the logistics of getting and staying there? Since this was my first time going to Niseko and Hokkaido in general, there were a lot of things that I learned on this trip that I wish I knew before I went. If you are