Budapest isn’t the most expensive city in Europe to visit, but how much money should you save? Below, I’ll break down exactly how much money I spent in Budapest! A couple of years ago, I spent 4 days and 5 nights in the beautiful capital of Hungary. I like travelling in November because it’s usually way more affordable than in high season. As a mid-range travel writer, I don’t mind spending a bit of extra cash on a good trip, but if I can do it more affordably – why not? In this Budapest budget breakdown, I wanted to share exactly how much my partner and I spent during our trip to Budapest. Ho ..read more

Staying in Osaka for a few nights and looking for some extra day trips to add to your itinerary? We’ve got the best ones below! One of the best things about visiting Japan is the way many cities are grouped together into regions. Especially in the Kansai region, you can have one base (where you’ll stay the night) and visit many different nearby places. Osaka is often chosen as a traveller’s base when visiting this region in Japan. While Osaka city is lively, bustling and full of amazing things to do and see, it’s also a great option to stay in while exploring the greater Kansai area. Geographi ..read more

Planning a Kobe day trip from Osaka or Kyoto? We’ve put together this one day itinerary to help you make the most of it. While it’s known best for its expensive but delicious beef, Kobe has way more to offer. And since it’s only 30–45 minutes by train from Osaka, Kobe makes for a great day trip destination. Kobe has a fascinating history, having played an important part in being the main harbour for international trade after Japan opened its borders for the first time in 200 years back in 1868. As the 6th biggest city in Japan and the capital of the Hyogo Prefecture, Kobe is definitely a place ..read more

Wondering whether Tokyo Treat is worth it? Check out our Tokyo Treat review below and see what’s inside these popular Japanese snack subscription boxes. Japan is known for its crazy food and snacks. Limited edition flavoured KitKats, spicy instant ramen, cherry blossom chocolate – you name it. If you’ve walked through a Japanese convenience store before, you’ll be well aware of all the wonders it has to offer. Even if you don’t quite understand what the packaging says… So, what to do when you’re back home, missing Japan and all its delicious snacks? Tokyo Treat has just the solution for you. T ..read more

Osaka has a lot to offer, but it’s the evening when the city really lights up. Here are the best things to do in Osaka at night. If you’re researching where to visit in Japan, it’s likely you will have come across the Golden Route, a common recommendation for visiting Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto. While Tokyo is known as the modern, futuristic and bustling capital city and Kyoto as the traditional and culturally rich capital of the past, Osaka has a unique personality of its own. Without fitting into a clear category, Osaka incorporates aspects of the different charms of Japan. With some of the olde ..read more

The United States of America is the perfect country for a roadtrip. Long highway routes that stretch out for miles and miles. Get in the car, roll the window down and drive! That’s actually what we did! This Denver to LA roadtrip took us just over three weeks and allowed us to visit Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada and California. I hope this itinerary helps you plan your own Denver to LA roadtrip, or gives you some inspiration for similar trips! *The Navigatio uses affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you ..read more

Planning to stop in San Francisco for one day? This guide will show you the best way to spend 24 hours in San Francisco. When you’re on a road trip that is time-sensitive, it’s hard to see everything you want to see. San Francisco has become one of my all-time favourite cities in the world! One or two days don’t seem enough to soak in the city properly, but if you only have limited time, you shouldn’t miss these places! City Lights Bookstore City Lights Bookstore was on top of my list after hearing about it first. It’s one of the best independent bookstores in the US and home of City Lights P ..read more

As you might know, I follow an English and Creative Writing degree course at Manchester Metropolitan University in England. I’m starting my third and last year in September 2017, hoping to get my bachelor degree in July 2018. The dream is to get a writing/editorial job straight after university, so why am I following a TEFL course this summer? What is TEFL? TEFL means Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Getting your TEFL certificate basically allows you to teach English as a certified English teacher anywhere around the globe. Being bilingual and having learned English as my second languag ..read more

Studying a new language is such a great way to train your brain and immerse yourself in a new culture. Being bilingual (Dutch and English), I’ve had my fair share of learning a foreign language. But Japan, its culture and language have always been incredibly exciting to me. So when the opportunity to take Japanese classes on top of my normal university classes arose, I knew I had to take it. It’s been a few years since I took those Japanese classes in university and despite missing the classroom setting, I’ve continued studying this beautiful (but sometimes very difficult and confusing) langua ..read more

Planning a day trip to Nikko from Tokyo? This one-day itinerary will help you plan it in an efficient way. Tokyo has a special place in my heart, and you could easily spend a month there without getting bored. But, there are some great places to visit near Tokyo if you want a break from the busy city – Nikko is one of them. Nikko is located in the Tochigi Prefecture – around 150 km from Tokyo (around 2–3 hours by train). This mountainous area makes for a great trip from Japan’s capital city. There is tons of history and nature, and it turned into one of my favourite places near Tokyo. Whi ..read more