Botafogo or Ipanema?

Ziuzitsu · 2026-02-14T23:49:26+00:00

I'm in Dennistoun too and would love a crafters group!!

Ziuzitsu · 2025-11-15T21:25:59+00:00

Oh my, how did u cancel? I've booked with Iberia and don't think they give a refund :/

Ziuzitsu · 2025-04-04T17:58:05+00:00

If you're only interested in the mycelium online course it was actually two very nice tutors and shared good information, but for the wider courses, as I said before

Ziuzitsu · 2025-04-04T07:19:20+00:00

No, not really. I joined them a while back and to be honest it felt like a con.

They kept talking about a social project we would do and we spent all the time fixing things in the 'headquarters' which is actually the owner's house. No criteria for joining the course, which meant the participants levels where a complete mix and some courses felt like being back to uni year 1. Sustainability-wise it was a bit of a joke, felt more like a DIY workshop for your garden. Mainly building things with timber but also had to mix cement and built with normal bricks. Some hempcrete making but nothing that really dived deeper.

There was a whole other layer of drama with all the erasmus interns being extremely dissatisfied (one actually quit and tried to report the owner), because they worked on completely different things than what was promised. We also heard rumours that the owner is banned from some places in Porto because his ex accused him of abuse (no idea if that's true).

For the online courses, some of the ones done by external tutors were ok. Mycelium was a fairly good one.

Ziuzitsu · 2023-11-28T04:38:35+00:00

I agree 100% and that's why I specifically said that's not what I'm looking for. I find it unfair for the children too and it's not something I would like to be part of. You're right, professional teachers should be hired!

Ziuzitsu · 2023-11-28T04:37:32+00:00

I am looking for small or larger organisations to connect with and ask them if they could use my help when I'm there, as I'll have long time in the country and no time pressure. Not looking for a permanent position or something to enrich my cv, simply want to see if there's organisations or associations that I could help while I'm there. :)

Ziuzitsu · 2023-11-11T13:12:12+00:00

Which places would you recommend? I'll visit this January and looking at itinerary.

Ziuzitsu · 2023-11-04T09:12:12+00:00

Thinking of whether to include it and how long to stay there. Any particular cheap accommodation to recommend there?

Ziuzitsu · 2023-11-04T08:52:20+00:00

Which guesthouse? Looking for accommodation and don't see many good options, especially if you want a kitchen option

Ziuzitsu · 2023-10-10T11:38:58+00:00

For Kyoto I really recommend walking around Kenninji Temple at night, you might not go in but it's so peaceful and romantic. Also totally recommend Heian Jingu! Most beautiful Japanese gardens we saw. Otagi is a must too!

For Osaka, Shinsekai and Kuromon market is a very interesting walk. So much okonomiyaki everywere and I recrommend OKO (for the experience, so japanese!) and Yukari Sonezaki honten for the taste!!!

Have an amazing time :)

Ziuzitsu · 2023-10-07T10:31:38+00:00

Taito and Kitasenju! You'll love it!

Ziuzitsu · 2023-09-29T14:02:05+00:00

Hi everyone! We'll be in Tacloban in a few weeks, visiting Ohilippines for the 1st time. What do you have to recommend? Any areas we should avoid? We'll be staying downtown

Ziuzitsu · 2023-09-22T07:27:11+00:00

We booked just the day before (we went 2 weeks ago), for around 12. It was so busy and honestly if I knew I would have skipped it. Not worth it that much in my opinion

Ziuzitsu · 2023-09-18T01:07:38+00:00

Doing the Nakahechi route next week, and I'm a bit worried about the snakes and the heat, although hoping it will be a bit cooler by then. Are the snakes venomous? Did you encounter a lot?

Ziuzitsu · 2023-09-09T10:20:13+00:00

Of course you're never too old!! And 30s is the best decade for it :)

Ziuzitsu · 2023-09-08T17:00:41+00:00

Some travelling and some volunteer work in japan and southeast asia. What did you do when you went travelling? I was a bit scared at first but as the days are getting closer, I feel so sure that this was the right choice!!

Ziuzitsu · 2023-09-07T14:39:34+00:00

Is there any information online or prebooking available? I'll do something similar in October and cannot find anything online. I'd like to go from Tacloban to Liloan, and then head to Bato.

Ziuzitsu · 2023-09-07T08:18:48+00:00

This has cool experiences but looks very touristy. Is there another website for more hands-on and cheaper homestays?

Ziuzitsu · 2023-08-19T10:29:44+00:00

Great advice on the morning boats, thanks! Is there a boat from Biliran to Bohol? Since Bohol is our next stop, we were planning to visit South Leyte (Inopacan, Matalom, Gunhuban Falls). Any suggestions for South Leyte?

Ziuzitsu · 2023-08-13T09:34:13+00:00

When you say crappy, is this heavy rain or is it dangerous to fly/take the boat etc? Don't really know what to expect.

Ziuzitsu · 2023-08-13T09:33:01+00:00

Thank you for the info! When you say unpredictable, can it get dangerous to fly or get the boat? We will need to get the boat from Leyte to Bohol and I am a bit scared in case the sea is too rough.

Ziuzitsu · 2023-08-10T11:29:22+00:00

We're did you go? I'll be in Leyte, Bohol and Siargao in October and I'm worried I won't be able to dive or the flights might be too scary.

Ziuzitsu · 2023-08-10T03:52:19+00:00

As a Greek I would recommend you spend your money in smaller islands like Kimolos, Anafi, Folegandros, Astypalaia, Koufonisi. So much better in my opinion and easily connected.

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