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Hotel Review: Strand Hotel Swakopmund, Namibia

Destinations Namibia Swakopmund

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  • Italy, unexpected. A new story about our visit at Lago di Como is now up on the blog! Together with @lariohotels (Advertisement | Invitation) we were able to discover three lakeside hotels and enjoy a classic boat ride on one of the iconic Riva boats. Funnily they told us that most Italians don’t consider going to a lake for their holidays, so it’s mostly day trips for people from Milan that make Como lake interesting for the locals. Other than that it’s mostly Americans and other Europeans that come here for their vacation. We loved the laid-back atmosphere at the lake and would definitely spend a holiday here (next time without work maybe 😉). #lagodicomo
  • My final post from #Japan is dedicated to the city of #Kyoto. Why? It’s hard to put it into words. So I’ll just let you know what it feels like. Kyoto transports you back in time and makes you slow down and activates your senses in a way that no other city can. Maybe it’s because of all the spiritual practice that’s happening here. Maybe it’s also simply because of what we witnessed. The running monks who mediate through a daily walking practice. They are fast, but completely silent. Like a shadow gliding by. Or the Koi, that seem to traverse these waters since centuries untouched by whatever changes around them. And the Zen temple where we took a lesson, that was surprisingly funny and eye opening at the same time. It made us question our own beliefs through simple techniques. Gosh I want to go back to Japan and dive deeper into their ocean of wisdom. Well and to take photos... 😉 #wearejapan
  • Continuing my #Tokyo rooftop series. At Roppongi Hills we decided to pay the extra fee for the open platform on the very top of the Mori tower building and it was well worth it! We stayed up here until sunset and waited for the lights of the city to start sparkling. The wind blew like crazy and we froze our butts of a little bit for it, but were still glued to the view of this metropolis. Pro tip: reserve one of the seats that face to the west and bring a light jacket! No matter how hot it was down in the city 😉 #visitjapan #wearejapan
  • Searching for enlightenment. A candid moment at Tokyo’s Senso-ji Temple. Visiting a temple in Japan can take some hours. Usually the vast grounds feature not just the main temple, but multiple buildings, intricate gardens and much more to discover. It’s worth planning enough time for a temple visit to be able to witness the daily life of the monks and disciples and not just look at the pretty facades of the shrine. I was intrigued to see that the disciples at #Sensoji were busy preparing some kind of ritual. Next time I go I would love to have a guide with me to learn more about the building’s purposes and the traditions they keep up there. Do you prefer to travel individually or hire a guide once in a while? We usually love being on our own while traveling and following our own pace, but then sometimes I just want to learn more about the backstory and it’s impossible without an expert by our side. #visitjapan #tokyo🇯🇵
  • Our sanctuary in #Tokyo. (Advertisement | Press stay). This isn’t simply a hotel in a metropolis. At @hoshinoya.official guests enter into a different world, where Japanese traditions are transferred into contemporary spaces. We left our shoes at the doorstep, stepped into the slippers, put on the hotel’s kimonos and learned about the art of brewing, serving and drinking tea in a traditional tea ceremony. We also enjoyed the rooftop onsen, the washi paper sliding doors and comfortable feel of the tatami mats in the elevators. There’s not many ryokans left in Tokyo and certainly no other one like Hoshinoya, which effortlessly combines the best of old and new. If you’re planning a stay in Tokyo make sure to check our full hotel review at www.thetravelblog.at! #hoshinoya #hoshinoyatokyo
  • Unknown Buddhist temple in #Tokyo. My favorite pastime in Tokyo was walking around residential neighborhoods and stumbling upon local temples and shrines. These give a glimpse into the everyday traditions and religious beliefs of the Japanese. This guy came on his bicycle, read a few pages and then went to talk to his friend who arrived a little later. I’m not sure if he read a Buddhist scripture though - maybe he only kept up to date with the local news 🤷🏻‍♀️☺️. #WeAreJapan #VisitJapan

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