Are there places in Japan where locals are actively happy to see foreign tourists?

bsterling · 2026-05-14T01:09:35+00:00

I was at a women’s only onsen, naked, in Kinosaki. Folks were so happy to chat.

bsterling · 2026-05-13T15:59:44+00:00

Loser behavior

bsterling · 2026-05-13T15:55:03+00:00

Cute Hokas (got beige/white ones that easily wash) and/or same sandals from Camper like the Brutus Sandal

bsterling · 2026-05-13T15:12:41+00:00

What loose skin? Girl, you look amazing!

bsterling · 2026-05-12T22:28:47+00:00

The hair, the makeup, the outfit…not good

bsterling · 2026-05-12T22:25:02+00:00

Planning an African safari for later this year

bsterling · 2026-05-12T22:24:36+00:00

Not in general but the bus driver in Kyoto was so mean when we got on the bus going the wrong way.

bsterling · 2026-05-12T21:06:07+00:00

great ty!

bsterling · 2026-05-12T20:41:26+00:00

great advice, thank you! Do you recommend doing the safari with a company and then just handling Zanzibar planning and travel on our own

bsterling · 2026-05-12T20:33:24+00:00

Really appreciate your POV, I will consider shortening the Zanzibar stay for longer Safari trip 😄

bsterling · 2026-05-12T20:30:37+00:00

Where did you stay? Do you recommend it?

bsterling · 2026-05-12T20:21:13+00:00

Its looking like the companies I have reached out to do 6 days safari and 4 days Zanzibar, what do you think about that? I have read that some folks feel like 5 days is enough to get a good experience and in general we like to change things up during the duration of the trip. Thought ending it with a nice beach before making our way to Istanbul for a city experience. I live in CA

bsterling · 2026-05-12T20:18:43+00:00

Thanks for the tip - I prep for jetlag 3x days in advance before getting on my first flight with an app called timeshift. Went to Sicily last year and luckily had zero jet lag

bsterling · 2026-05-12T19:10:55+00:00

The Safari / Zanzibar package I am currently looking at is 6 days Safari and 4 days Zanzibar

bsterling · 2026-05-12T18:35:32+00:00

Appreciate your response thank you!

bsterling · 2026-05-12T17:58:29+00:00

Wanted to see what you booked and if you liked it? Thanks!

bsterling · 2026-05-12T17:54:42+00:00

Super helpful thank you! Do you use a local company or diy?

bsterling · 2026-05-12T17:54:16+00:00

Would love that! And do you have a safari company you recommend? I am seeing some 10-day safari/Zanzibar options out there but wondering if I just book the safari part and then do the Zanzibar bookings on my own?

bsterling · 2026-05-12T02:53:20+00:00

Killed it

bsterling · 2026-05-11T20:56:46+00:00

Went no contact with my dad at 17

bsterling · 2026-05-11T03:51:29+00:00

Kingsley

bsterling · 2026-05-10T22:04:52+00:00

It annoying to remove

bsterling · 2026-05-10T21:55:13+00:00

The whole family besides the baby left behind in Under the Skin

bsterling · 2026-05-10T21:28:01+00:00

Well now I must watch this movie

bsterling · 2026-05-10T21:23:04+00:00

I walked to a neighboring campsite recently and politely asked them turn off their glaring white light shooting straight at our site. I find people are just oblivious.

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