I'll be traveling to Japan for the first time in my life and I'm super excited! I'm coming from Europe - and I don't know anything about Japan besides the great snow for snowboarding.
Obviously, I'm reading a lot and trying to prepare and research as much as possible - but it gets very overwhelming at times. I'll be happy to get some first-hand tips.
1) One week in Tokyo – what are your top things to see / eat / do I should add to my list?
2) Most important things to know about the Japanese culture – unwritten rules, respectful or disrespectful behaviours, etc.?
3) Internet – I will need reliable internet to use for work. What are your top tips if the accommodation doesn't have strong wi-fi?
4) I'll spend 2 months near Madarao Winter Resort for snowboarding. Any tips about winter sports in Japan?
5) Any tours, tour guides, experiences you can recommend?
Links to any of your blog articles or videos are very welcome.
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We are in Puerto Vallarta for the next five weeks. Looking for all types of tips from food, drinks, and things to do. Many thanks for your suggestions! Looking to hear from the Travel Massive community.
Eric!!! Good to see you Mex-side!! If you make it to Oaxaca later, please look me up! I'll be back there Dec 14 onwards!
I've only been to Vallarta a couple of times, but... had some of the best cocktails of my life at El Colibrí Cocktail Bar! Amazing ambiance, delcious drinks!! highly recommended!
Also, for a fun sunset experience - reserve a pool table (sitting IN the shallow pool) for sunset at Ventas (Ik, Mar y Vino, Noroc). Decent drinks and food.. more there for the fun, atmosphere and view! :)
Hope you have fun! Vallarta's a beautiful spot!
Hey Ian, long time no...... Thanks for sharing this. I don't see us getting to Oaxaca but you never know. We'll be in Mexico City in January after we get back from Thailand. Thanks for the tips, we'll certainly take a look. Hope you are doing well. Eric
Hola!
I Love PV, and have been many times... Zona Romantica is my fav, especially after 2-3 blocks from the playa, you get into real neighborhoods of locals. A great food truck loved by locals: Tacos El Moreno (this and all spots are on google maps). Locals small market: Mercado Emiliano Zapata. Riverside openair dining: Balam Balam.
Happy hour on beach front is lower quality mostly, yet having your feet in the sand is a bonus!
Enjoy!
Thanks for sharing this Bryon. We've been eating really well and always welcome additional recommendations.