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May 28, 2019

Toyoko Inn and Business Hotels

Toyoko Inn and Business Hotels

Despite many new options, the Toyoko Inn chain – and other “business hotels” – are still a “go-to” place when we’re looking for hotels in Japan.

May 21, 2019

Airbnb in Japan

Airbnb in Japan

For us, Airbnb was always a great way to stay in Japan. Then, in 2018, new legislation shook up the platform and thousands of bookings got cancelled. Is it still worth it?

March 24, 2019

Markthalle Neun

Markthalle Neun

Markthalle Neun is one of the most famous places in Berlin’s food scene, but in some ways its success is a mixed blessing.

September 17, 2018

Be a tourist!

Be a tourist!

Do you want to be a tourist? Probably not. Tourist are loud. Disrespectful. Obnoxious. They invade the best places, and ruin them. They live in a fake world of pre-packaged experiences. They are scammed, overcharged and taken advantage of. And you are one of them.

March 27, 2018

What Airbnb does not tell you

What Airbnb does not tell you

When you use Airbnb as a guest, you may never notice it. But follow the news more closely, and you’ll find a struggle going on between Airbnb, local authorities, anti-gentrification campaigners and existing hotels.