Vikingess Voyages

Monday, July 28, 2014

40 Tourists Scams to Avoid This Summer

Anette 11:29:00 PM

Summertime is a time to travel and have fun, but at the same time it is also probably the season where you're most likely to become a victim of scams and frauds. Here is a useful list that sums up some of the possible scenarios you might want to keep in mind while traveling: Thanks to Just...

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Tokyo

Sightseeing in Tokyo: Cruising the Tokyo Bay on a Yakatabune (屋形船) Houseboat

Anette 11:47:00 PM

For people who are visiting Tokyo and want a unique dinner experience the small ships known as the Yakatabune is certainly a great option if your budget allows it. The usage of these ships has a long history dating back to the Edo period (1603-1868) when they were used by the upper class in Tokyo...

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Tokyocafes

Tokyo Cafés: Rakuten Café in Shibuya

Anette 9:02:00 PM

The new Rakuten Café in Shibuya It’s been about a month since the new Rakuten Café opened in Shibuya, and last week I finally had the chance to go there with some of my dōkis (coworkers) to check it out. The café is situated about 5 minutes away from Shibuya Station right by the Apple-store,...

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A modern-day shield-maiden who loves to explore the unbeaten paths of the world. From her base in Tokyo, Anette takes on both rural and urban challenges, and on her path, she has overcome anything from natural wilderness and cultural barriers to commuting in overcrowded Tokyo trains.

Life is too short to be stuck on one page, and this mindset reflects the diversity of Anette’s blog.
Besides being a career woman she is also a globetrotter, with 39 countries and counting.
No challenge too big, no adventure too small!

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