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.
Kumano Kodo Nakahechi Route: My Day-by-Day Guide
My day-by-day guide to the Kumano Kodo Nakahechi route, including how many days to walk, where to stay, how hard it is and what I would do differently.
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.
The Best Beaches in Koh Phangan, Thailand (I Visited Them All!)
My honest ranking of the best beaches in Koh Phangan, from the north-side swimming beaches to the places I would only visit for sunset, food or chaos.
Tongariro Northern Circuit: My Complete 2026/27 Guide
My first-hand Tongariro Northern Circuit guide, updated for the temporary 2026/27 one-way route, new Oturere Hut, current fees and a practical three-day itinerary.
6 Places to Swim on the Kumano Kodo (That I Actually Swam)
Six places I actually swam while walking the Kumano Kodo, including Chikatsuyu, Kawayu, Kowaze, Koguchi and Blue Beach Nachi.
Coromandel Pinnacles Walk (My Complete Guide)
My practical guide to walking the Coromandel Pinnacles as a day hike or overnight trip, including the route, hut, packing and Hoffmans Pool.
Best Places to Eat in Koh Phangan (6 Spots I’d Go Back To)
My honest Koh Phangan food guide: the markets, Thai restaurants, coffee spots and one Italian place I would actually go back to.
