Checked out of my dinosaur hotel this morning — and yes, the velociraptor at reception was as polite as ever. I appreciate a hotel that embraces the “prehistoric reptile meets customer service” aesthetic. Honestly, the robot dino had more warmth than most front desks I’ve dealt with. Then came the train. Japan’s train system is…
There’s a moment — standing stark naked in a Japanese onsen — where you question everything. Not in a deep, philosophical way. More like, “How did I end up here, stripped of all dignity and clothing, surrounded by strangers pretending none of this is weird?” Let’s rewind. The onsen (Aqua Ignis Onsen) is a sacred…
I braced myself for China Eastern Airlines like a woman walking to the gallows — thanks to a million reviews promising discomfort, despair, and maybe a loss of faith in humanity. But surprise: none of that happened. Loads of legroom, shockingly good food, and a flight crew so nice they felt imported from a better…