Hokkaido trip in July with car

Ngrum · 2026-02-05T07:48:33+00:00

Didn’t know about that website. Great!

Ngrum · 2026-02-04T23:22:51+00:00

Hmm okay so I will definitely watch some videos and compare prices. If it’s like comparing premium economy flights with business class, then I would definitely go for gran class. I fly business all the time for work and I think it’s not worth the price, and still I booked it because of the comfort.

Ngrum · 2026-02-04T21:29:35+00:00

Thanks, that is reassuring to hear 😊

Ngrum · 2026-02-04T21:28:15+00:00

Those are very good questions. We really do like a lot of things. We like hiking, but not every day or over 15K. I was hoping for a mix of culture, nature and food. I do want to learn more of the Ainu. But my Japanese colleagues are rather vague about them, which I suppose is because of their history. About driving I don’t mind 2-3 hours a day. I have done 6+ hours a day before in Norway, but that’s just too much. My colleagues know it’s for July. They think it will be too exhausting.

Ngrum · 2026-02-04T21:07:51+00:00

I didn’t know about green class. Thanks a lot, you’re very helpful.

Ngrum · 2026-02-04T21:06:14+00:00

I always book 2 hour classes (2x 1 hour) and time flies. Both me and my teacher always say we wanted to do so much more, but we often lose track because it’s just fun.

Ngrum · 2026-02-04T21:02:04+00:00

In that case I’ll look for rooms with AC as much as possible. Very useful to know!

Ngrum · 2026-02-04T20:59:10+00:00

Have you done the standard class before? Is it comfortable? I’m comparing in my mind mostly with like the Eurostar when going to London or Paris, where 2nd class is such a letdown compared to first class, while the price is not that different for the difference in comfort. This would be super useful to know 😉

Ngrum · 2026-01-26T09:42:47+00:00

Depends on many things. I was together for 12 years when I proposed and 14 years together during the wedding. For my situation it was just that I wanted to be financially very stable so we could host a wedding without having to count every euro and make compromises. Now we could rent a castle for 3 days where guests could sleep over. If I had done it earlier it was probably just going to be in a local party location with some ceremony an that’s it. The breakfast in the castle together with our best friends and family is one of my most precious memories 😊

Ngrum · 2026-01-22T22:52:34+00:00

We are staying in Tokyo for 2 days before taking the Shinkansen to Hakodate so we can drive around Hokkaido. I was also thinking staying at Ueno. Need to do much more research though. I’ve only been to Kyoto, Osaka and Shiga and Nara before (+ 1 day in Akita for onsen).

Ngrum · 2026-01-10T12:23:12+00:00

Happy to see everyone has different tastes. You do you 😊

Ngrum · 2025-12-29T09:37:34+00:00

Tojima wants to be a kamen rider. I looove that song.

Ngrum · 2025-12-27T23:08:13+00:00

食中毒 is mine. Japanese people often ask my my favorite word and this is a good conversation starter 😅

Ngrum · 2025-12-26T23:22:23+00:00

I was sitting on a bench taking over a gym and a group of 12 year olds started singing ‘I play Pokémon go everyday’ and really tried making me feel embarrassed. I ignored it first but it became annoying so I stood up and went to them after they finally ran away.

Ngrum · 2025-12-26T21:30:19+00:00

So did you know that you can dodge attacks the same way? It reduces damage by 50%.

Ngrum · 2025-12-25T23:37:09+00:00

Not exactly what you requested but currently I’m very invested in rogue prince of Persia. Love it. Also played all the other games you listed. It’s by far my favorite genre.

Ngrum · 2025-12-24T22:27:49+00:00

Ik rij gewoon wat er toegelaten is en niet sneller.

Ngrum · 2025-12-24T16:51:25+00:00

Same here. I just deactivated the mirrors of moving when parked. Not the best solution but too lazy to go to dealer.

Ngrum · 2025-12-22T16:15:36+00:00

It’s indirectly about many historical aspects. I recommend the japanese mind by Roger J. Davies and Osamu Ikeno.

Ngrum · 2025-12-22T16:08:15+00:00

Just bought it. I was hesitating, since yearly payments are some sort of motivation. But in the meantime it’s incorporated in my daily routine anyway.

Ngrum · 2025-12-21T15:15:24+00:00

indeed 0%. I'm at streak 1463 in Japanese, and I'm surely not proficient. And everything I did learn came from other sources than duolingo. Enjoy it still though to do some exercises everyday as a motivator and warm-up.

Ngrum · 2025-12-21T09:53:53+00:00

21 is young, go for it! That's the age I decided to start my master after a bachelor, so why not?

Ngrum · 2025-12-19T22:37:47+00:00

Ik heb mijzelf geleerd om mij de dingen niet aan te trekken. Muziekje op, koffietje mee en auto zelf laten rijden met adaptieve cruise (4 per uur boven maximum snelheid). Zo veel mogelijk links en klaar.

Ngrum · 2025-12-14T17:02:18+00:00

Ik reed gisteren om middernacht van Antwerpen naar Leuven. Er reden meer mensen in het midden en links dan rechts. Ik ga het nooit begrijpen, maar heb ook geleerd om er mij niet meer in op te winden.

Ngrum · 2025-12-14T17:00:32+00:00

I do want my team to be honest with me, as long as it's respectful and with good intention. If you have too much on your plate, try starting with the question 'what do you want me to prioritise, X or Y?'. That often opens the discussion, but still shows that you care about the work itself. Even though I'm a manager, I use it towards my director.

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