“The seen is the changing, the unseen is the unchanging.” ~ Plato. Do you want to explore off the beaten path in Japan? Despite a huge number of tourists passing right by the city of Fujinomiya 富士宮 on bullet trains between Tokyo and Kyoto, very few actually stop off along the way and enjoy all the... The post 18 Meaningful Things to Do in Fujinomiya: The Unseen Side of Mt Fuji appeared first on The Invisible Tourist ..read more

“The real voyage of discovery is not in seeing new places, but in seeing with new eyes.” ~ Marcel Proust. Where can you find the best street food in Shibuya away from the touristy spots? Boasting the world’s busiest pedestrian crossing, it’s no surprise that Shibuya rates highly on any visitors’ Tokyo itinerary. But, it... The post The Best Street Food in Shibuya According to Locals: 5 Hidden Spots appeared first on The Invisible Tourist ..read more

“There is nothing quite so delightfully mysterious as a secret in your own backyard.” ~ Patrick Rothfuss. As a Sydneysider through and through, I’ve lost count of the number of weekend getaways from Sydney I’ve done over the years. From rugged mountains to coastal seascapes, sleepy towns to countrysides, we’re quite spoilt for choice when... The post 14 Weekend Getaways from Sydney for Your Next Road Trip appeared first on The Invisible Tourist ..read more

“The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it” ~ Sydney J. Harris. What is Japan famous for? Onsen, of course! This 2 day Gero Onsen itinerary was contributed by Louis from Outdoor Explorer. As he has lived in Japan for several years, I am very excited to present his ideal travel... The post 2 Days in Gero Onsen Itinerary: Take Time to Relax at Gifu’s Finest Hot Springs appeared first on The Invisible Tourist ..read more

“The bamboo that bends is stronger than the oak that resists” ~ Japanese proverb.  If you have your heart set on visiting the Japan’s Gifu region, I’m about to let you in on one the area’s most stunning hidden gems – Hida no Sato 飛騨の里. Located just 20 minutes drive from Takayama’s historical city centre,... The post Hida No Sato Folk Village, Takayama’s Delightful Hidden Jewel appeared first on The Invisible Tourist ..read more

“Is Taipei the new Tokyo?” ~ Alyse. Ever wondered what the secret is to having the most enjoyable trip possible? Welcome to my “Be Invisible” series – your ultimate guide for how to avoid looking like a tourist on your next adventure and guaranteed to boost your entire travel experience. Bursting with helpful tips and... The post Crucial Taiwan Travel Tips & Etiquette From a Local to Know Before You Go appeared first on The Invisible Tourist ..read more

“If you like things easy, you’ll have difficulties. If you like problems, you’ll succeed.” ~ Laotian proverb. Ever wondered what the secret is to having the most enjoyable trip possible? Welcome to my “Be Invisible” series – your ultimate guide for how to avoid looking like a tourist on your next adventure and guaranteed to boost... The post What to Do in Laos (+ What NOT to Do) to Avoid Looking Like a Tourist appeared first on The Invisible Tourist ..read more

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” ~ Thai proverb. Ever wondered what the secret is to having the most enjoyable trip possible? Welcome to my “Be Invisible” series – your ultimate guide for how to blend in when travelling on your next adventure and guaranteed to boost your entire travel experience.... The post Travel in Thailand: 10 Vital Chiang Mai Tips to Avoid Looking Like a Tourist appeared first on The Invisible Tourist ..read more

“Life, religion and art all converge in Bali. They have no word in their language for ‘artist’ or ‘art’. Everyone is an artist” ~ Anais Nin. Ever wondered what the secret is to having the most enjoyable trip possible? Welcome to my “Be Invisible” series – your ultimate guide for how to avoid looking like... The post 10 Simple Do’s and Don’ts in Bali, Indonesia to NOT Look Like a Tourist appeared first on The Invisible Tourist ..read more

“With more people travelling than ever before, how can we continue to do so and avoid contributing to overtourism issues?” ~ Alyse. Are there any overtourism solutions? Only a decade or two ago we were yet to see any effects of overtourism. When friends or family travelled abroad back then, it used to be a... The post 10 Easy Solutions to Travel & Avoid Contributing to Overtourism Issues appeared first on The Invisible Tourist ..read more