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  • Hokkaido,  Japan

    Abandoned German Theme Park In Hokkaido: The Gluck Kingdom

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    Haikyo 廃墟 Hokkaido : The Gluck Kingdom (Glucks-Konigreich グリュック王国) The Gluck Kingdom is an abandoned German-style theme park near Obihiro Airport in Hokkaido, Japan. Originally called Glücks Königreich, The Gluck Kingdom theme park opened in 1989 and closed in 1997. The German-style theme park was built to draw tourism to the small town of Obihiro…

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  • Food & Drink,  Hokkaido,  Japan

    Hokkaido Food Guide: 13 Famous Local Foods You Must-Try

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    Discover delicious, unique and famous local food you must eat in Hokkaido (and where to find it) in this Hokkaido Food Guide. Many places in Japan have famous local food specialities, and Hokkaido is no exception! Hokkaido has a ton of famous food, much of which can only be found in Hokkaido. These local dishes…

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  • Hikes & Walks,  Hokkaido,  Japan

    Hiking An Active Volcano In Hokkaido – Mount Meakan

    Mount Meakan is a stunning volcano on the northern island of Hokkaido in Japan. It is a beautiful hike and I did it with a group of my friends. Here is a post I wrote about the hike a few years ago on an old blog. I have republished it here. Hiking 登るHokkaido :  Mount…

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Our mission is to help travellers like you to learn how you can travel for longer, cheaper and have more authentic travel experiences.
Specialising in travelling solo and as a couple, living and working abroad, slow and sustainable travel, and travel on a budget, we aim to inspire your own wild and lovely adventures around the world!

Hello, I’m Lauren!

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