Best Onsen on the Kumano Kodo (Yunomine vs Kawayu vs Wataze)
Yunomine vs Kawayu vs Wataze vs Kii-Katsuura: which Kumano Kodo onsen to choose, current prices and where each fits into the route.
What to Eat on the Kumano Kodo (Meals, Bento + Trail Food)
How food actually works on the Kumano Kodo: accommodation meals, packed bento lunches, trail shops, dietary needs and where to stock up.
Kumano Kodo Packing List: What I’d Actually Bring
My practical Kumano Kodo packing list: what to carry, what to send ahead, what to skip, and the small items I was glad I had.
Where to Stay on the Kumano Kodo (How I’d Book It)
How I would book Kumano Kodo accommodation: Kumano Travel for on-trail stays, Booking.com for Kii-Tanabe and Kii-Katsuura, plus fallback options.
Kumano Kodo Luggage Transfer: What I’d Actually Do
How I would use luggage transfer on the Kumano Kodo, including Yamato, daily luggage shuttle, costs, timing and what to carry.
Kumano Kodo Complete Guide (How I Would Plan It)
How I would plan the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route, including route choice, accommodation, booking, luggage transfer, cost and what to read next.
How Much To Tip on the Everest Base Camp Trek (What I Paid)
How much I tipped on the Everest Base Camp trek, plus the guide and porter amounts I would budget now.
Best Hotels In Stone Town, Zanzibar (Where I’d Actually Stay)
Where I would actually stay in Stone Town, from the Park Hyatt splurge to character, budget and hostel options.
12 Best Things To Do In Zanzibar (My Two-Week Guide)
The 12 Zanzibar experiences I would actually prioritise after spending almost two weeks there, plus a realistic one-week route.
Best Things To Do In Kiribati (Tarawa + Kiritimati)
After three visits to Tarawa, this is my honest guide to Kiribati: what to do on Tarawa, what Kiritimati offers and why this is an experience rather than a beach holiday.
