Men Without Women – Review
Books on Japan Men Without Women By Haruki Murakami My Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Perhaps an even more distressing prospect for Habara than the cessation of sexual activity, however, was the loss of the moments of shared intimacy. To lose all contact with women was,...
Is a Japan Rail Pass Worth It?
Is a Japan Rail Pass Worth It? "Is a Japan Rail Pass worth it?" This might be the most important question you are asking yourself right now as you prepare for your trip to Japan in 2021. In this post, I'm going to show you whether a Japan Rail Pass is worth it. Using...
Kanazawa Itinerary: 2 Days in the City of Samurais
Kanazawa Itinerary: 2 Days in the City of Samurais In this Kanazawa itinerary post, I’m going to show you how to spend 2 days in Kanazawa, a city famous for its stunningly restored samurai and geisha neighborhoods and its fabulous and fresh seafood. If you’re looking...
The 4 BEST Day Trips from Tokyo
The 4 Best Day Trips from Tokyo Looking to take a day trip from Tokyo, but don’t know where to go. Here are THE 4 best day trips to take from Tokyo: Hakone, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji, and Nikko. All of them can be reached in 1 or 2 hours by bus or train. All will reward you...
How to find the PERFECT place to stay in Tokyo (even on a budget)
How to find the perfect place to stay in Tokyo (even on a budget) Struggling with figuring out where to stay in Tokyo? I totally get it. There are so many neighborhoods to choose from, and each has its pros and cons. Ginza is central but expensive. Asakusa is cheap...
Hakone Itinerary: How to Spend 2 Days in Hakone
Hakone Itinerary: How to Spend 2 Days in Hakone Long ago when Japan was ruled by a shogun and samurai still roamed the countryside, the cities of Japan were connected by five highways. The most famous one, the Tokaido Road (East Coast Road), connected the two most...
Kyoto Itinerary 4 Days: A City of a Million Temples
Kyoto Itinerary 4 Days: A City of a Million Temples Kyoto Itinerary 4 Days: A city of a Million Temples Kyoto doesn’t really have a million temples. But it sure feels like it does. Even before I set foot in the city, I was overwhelmed trying to plan how to see...
Top 10 Must-See Places to Visit in Kyoto
Top 10 Must-See Places to Visit in Kyoto “If Japan were a human being, then Tokyo would be its brain, Osaka its stomach, and Kyoto the heart.” – a famous saying about Japan How many great cities can say that they originated from a need to escape a curse, were...About Me
Welcome to The Bamboo Traveler, a travel & digital nomad blog, dedicated to helping women over 40 travel the world safely, cheaply, and comfortably. Whether you’re going for a one, two- or three-week vacation, exploring the world as a digital nomad, or staying home and discovering the world from the comfort and safety of your home, you’ll find loads of information to help inspire and inform you in your wanderings.
