honestly the alcohol thing got to me too. i started saying i'm driving even when i'm not, just to dodge the after-work nomikai pressure. found a climbing gym in shimokitazawa that's open till midnight...

fwiw you can also look for "샐러드" on baemin but skip the sad lettuce cups a lot of places pass off as salad. there's a chain called 샐러드박스 that does big bowls with grilled chicken and actual veg...

Berlin's margarita scene is surprisingly diverse. Forget the beach shack comparisons, you're in a city known for its sophisticated cocktail bars. Finding *the* best is subjective, but I've had some tr...

Yeah, the Beat Hotel's aesthetic is undeniably cool, but the wifi is a total nightmare. I've heard similar complaints. It's like they're deliberately keeping it retro, bad internet and all. Next time,...

ngl i'd just pick 2-3 spots max and stick with those. trying to do lake okutama, caves, waterfalls, and hiking in one day is overkill, especially with the bus schedule being what it is. if u rent a ca...