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Asia
Northeast Asia Travel
I have had a
strong interest in visiting Northeast Asia for a long time. I took
advantage of a airfare special that was offered by Expedia.com. Cincinnati, Ohio to Nagoya, Japan round-trip
for $438. That was without a doubt the most incredible deal
relating to airfare that I've ever seen.
The ticket allowed
me 90 days between arriving in and departing from Japan (Nogoya)
which was perfect. In fact I spent more money for flights
from Hong Kong to Taiwan and Taiwan to Japan than I did from
the U.S. to Japan. I bought those other tickets to make a
round circuit, also it's impossible to go to Taiwan from
China. An interesting fact is that I purchased the ticket's
to fly from Hong Kong to Taiwan and Taiwan to Japan in the
U.S. I thought it was strange that you can buy airline
tickets for travel within a foreign country from the U.S.
Well anyway I began my journey by being dropped off by my
friend Erich at the Knoxville Greyhound bus station taking
the Greyhound bus from Knoxville to Cincinnati. Once there I
took a public bus to the airport. A couple of bucks versus a
taxi for $50 no way! I almost never use taxis. Huge rip
offs. and then flying to Nagoya from Cincinnati. 16
hour flight wow that was a long one. My plan was to make a
circle starting with Japan for a month, then a boat to South
Korea for 10 days, boat from there to China for a month than
Hong Kong. Fly from Hong Kong to Taiwan - Taiwan for
about 10 days and then fly back to Nagoya, Japan for my
return flight to the US
Style
I am a “day in the life” kind of traveler. That means that I try to
live as close to the locals daily life as I can. Take public
transportation. Seeing the sites. Eating at small restaurant and
street vender foods like tacos.
Budget
All Ground
Transportation: Bus Transportation
Restaurant Meals
Private Hotel Rooms
Taxis and Local
Public Buses
Entertainment
Gifts
Costs
$1,200 Month - I
lived well in Mexico for this small amount.
* You could go a lot cheaper, but the level
of comfort and convenience in my view was worth it. |
