Reformatt Travel ShowThis is my ultimate Taipei nightlife guide in Taiwan featuring the Top 10 best bars & nightclubs which I carefully selected including places such as OMNI, VIBE, Elektro, 1001 Nights, Franny (Babe18) & FRANK. Subscribe to my channel ► bit.ly/2aeuh9b for weekly videos!
Taipei is a hidden nightlife gem in East Asia, I had no idea prior to visiting Taipei of its excellent bars and massive nightclubs. I recommend you start your evening with a few drinks, a game of jenga at ONTAP, a laid back pub where you can meet many expats and English speaking Taiwanese locals. Another great bar is FRANK Taipei on top of the ATT4Fun party building with mesmerizing views of Taipei 101.
ATT4Fun is the main location for most nightclubs and bars right across the Taipei 101 tower, so make sure to book yourself an AirBnB nearby if you do not like to move around a lot.
Make sure to purchase yourself a SIM card as well at the airport to stay connected at all times!
One of the coolest events are all-you-can-drink parties at many nightclubs like Babe18, here you pay a fixed fee at the door, often around $25 USD and you'll be able to refill your cup until 4am closing time. Also, the music at many nightclubs is fantastic, lots of EDM and house DJ's.
Another great lounge is 1001 Nights where you can enjoy odd flavoured shishas and laid back atmosphere. I ordered the bizarre Banana-Gum flavour which was highly enjoyable. Make sure to check their events listings on their Facebook page.
OMNI is the largest nightclub in Taipei with a massive dancefloor, solid EDM and an incredible light system, OMNI is open until 4:30am and a great place to meet the locals. OMNI has a young crowd, bottle service, although the entrance can be expensive, this place is worth every penny.
Another great nightclub for halloween is Elektro, one of the most popular nightclubs at ATT4Fun. As you can tell from my photos, I visited Taipei during the halloween weekend. This is a compilation of my 2 trips to Taiwan, end of September and end of October.
VIBE and PONG are special nightclubs where you can play digital beer pong with friends, a date or the locals. It is a great way to socialize and interact, just download the App on your phone and have a fun beer pong match off in the middle of the nightclub.
KOR Taipei is located right next to OMNI, Kor is a great club if you are NOT into EDM. At KOR you can enjoy hiphop, R&B and rap music. Sadly, there isn't a dance floor but definitely a great place to socialize.
End your night in Taipei at Haidilao, a highend Chinese hot pot restaurant open until 4am, my Taiwanese friends took me here to experience delicious Chinese dishes, my favorite being the water lotus stems, I recommend going easy on the spicy level, it could be a painful aftermath. Alternatively, karaoke it up at Partyworld located right next to OMNI nightclub to continue your nightlife adventure and show off your singing skills in a large private karaoke room.
Taipei Nightlife in Taiwan: TOP 10 Bars & ClubsReformatt Travel Show2018-06-19 | This is my ultimate Taipei nightlife guide in Taiwan featuring the Top 10 best bars & nightclubs which I carefully selected including places such as OMNI, VIBE, Elektro, 1001 Nights, Franny (Babe18) & FRANK. Subscribe to my channel ► bit.ly/2aeuh9b for weekly videos!
Taipei is a hidden nightlife gem in East Asia, I had no idea prior to visiting Taipei of its excellent bars and massive nightclubs. I recommend you start your evening with a few drinks, a game of jenga at ONTAP, a laid back pub where you can meet many expats and English speaking Taiwanese locals. Another great bar is FRANK Taipei on top of the ATT4Fun party building with mesmerizing views of Taipei 101.
ATT4Fun is the main location for most nightclubs and bars right across the Taipei 101 tower, so make sure to book yourself an AirBnB nearby if you do not like to move around a lot.
Make sure to purchase yourself a SIM card as well at the airport to stay connected at all times!
One of the coolest events are all-you-can-drink parties at many nightclubs like Babe18, here you pay a fixed fee at the door, often around $25 USD and you'll be able to refill your cup until 4am closing time. Also, the music at many nightclubs is fantastic, lots of EDM and house DJ's.
Another great lounge is 1001 Nights where you can enjoy odd flavoured shishas and laid back atmosphere. I ordered the bizarre Banana-Gum flavour which was highly enjoyable. Make sure to check their events listings on their Facebook page.
OMNI is the largest nightclub in Taipei with a massive dancefloor, solid EDM and an incredible light system, OMNI is open until 4:30am and a great place to meet the locals. OMNI has a young crowd, bottle service, although the entrance can be expensive, this place is worth every penny.
Another great nightclub for halloween is Elektro, one of the most popular nightclubs at ATT4Fun. As you can tell from my photos, I visited Taipei during the halloween weekend. This is a compilation of my 2 trips to Taiwan, end of September and end of October.
VIBE and PONG are special nightclubs where you can play digital beer pong with friends, a date or the locals. It is a great way to socialize and interact, just download the App on your phone and have a fun beer pong match off in the middle of the nightclub.
KOR Taipei is located right next to OMNI, Kor is a great club if you are NOT into EDM. At KOR you can enjoy hiphop, R&B and rap music. Sadly, there isn't a dance floor but definitely a great place to socialize.
End your night in Taipei at Haidilao, a highend Chinese hot pot restaurant open until 4am, my Taiwanese friends took me here to experience delicious Chinese dishes, my favorite being the water lotus stems, I recommend going easy on the spicy level, it could be a painful aftermath. Alternatively, karaoke it up at Partyworld located right next to OMNI nightclub to continue your nightlife adventure and show off your singing skills in a large private karaoke room.
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From the pulsating Downtown with spots like Electric Avenue and New City Gas to the historic charm of Old Montreal featuring bars like Coldroom and La Voûte, the city's Latin Quarter, Griffintown, and countless festivals, the city promises a blend of nostalgia, modern vibes, and festive spirit. Whether reliving video game days at Arcade MTL, lounging by the canal, or soaking in a rooftop jacuzzi at M Montreal Bar, every night in Montreal is an adventure waiting to unfold. Montreal blends European panache with North-American spunk, offering a nightlife scene that rivals global hotspots. If you're a young man with an appetite for fun and a thirst for adventure, this city serves up a playground like no other.
Looking to maximize your night out in Montreal? Consider joining the Montreal Pub Crawl as your ultimate gateway after having your dinner. For just $42 USD—with a 10% discount link available through go.reformatt.com/montreal-pub-crawl-tickets —you're in for a treat, make sure to use discount code Reformatt10. The evening kicks off at a cozy bar, setting the stage for mingling and meeting new people. From there, you'll embark on a curated tour of 3 or 4 of Montreal's best bars and nightclubs. The perks are endless: free VIP entrances, no lines, and no cover charges at each venue, plus complimentary shots to keep the spirits high. Whether you're a tourist, a local, or a student group looking to party, the Pub Crawl offers an inclusive and guaranteed fun night out.
But Montreal isn't all about the old. Its Latin Quarter & Le Village have their own tales to tell. Picture yourself stepping into Arcade MTL, beer in one hand and a joystick in the other. Relive those video game glory days, then transition into the early hours at Stereo, where basslines command your feet to move and the crowd pulsates with shared energy.
Griffintown & Little Burgundy showcase a more laid-back side of Montreal. Imagine lounging on a boat, drink in hand, as the sun dips below the horizon. Canal Lounge offers just this, setting a chilled prelude before you ascend a mysterious staircase to the enigmatic Milky Way Bar. Here, every sip is accompanied by tales of hidden gems and whispered secrets.
Montreal also counts many incredible rooftop patios, including Terrasse Nelligan, Terrasse Carla, Terrasse William Gray and Terrasse Perché. FYI; Terrasse means patio in French. Go here in the early afternoon for happy hours, incredible cocktails and breathtaking views of the Old Port.
And if your visit aligns with Montreal's myriad festivals, the energy is cranked up tenfold. Be it the melodic beats of Osheaga, the winter revelry of Igloofest, or the adrenaline of the F1 After Party – each offers a unique flavor of Montreal's celebratory spirit.
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I have read and studied many travel guides for Zermatt and always felt that this magnificent village isn't properly covered. That's why my brother and I took it upon ourselves to bring you the Ultimate Travel Guide for Zermatt. Located on the border between Switzerland and Italy at a height of 3899 meters with 360 kilometers of endless slopes. The most remarkable feature is; Zermatt offers snow 365 days per year and receives 300 inches of snow annually, now that is very hard to beat!
The first thing upon arrival at Zermatt station is to rent your ski or snowboard gear so you can go up the mountains in the early morning without any hassles. A good start is the Gornergrat, to get there you can jump on the highest-altitude cogwheel railway in Europe which ends at the highest hotel in Switzerland, the Kulmhotel, from here you can also set eyes on the mountain in Switzerland, the Monte Rosa Massif. After you day on the slopes have dinner at the unique Chez Heini restaurant for their bizarre Red High Heel Soup, usually the soup of the day and their extremely juicy lamb chops. Alternatively, feast on the Swiss traditional dish Raclette at Du Pont restaurant, the oldest restaurant in Zermatt.
The most unique attraction in Zermatt is by far the Cheese Fondue in an Igloo experience. For 70 Swiss francs or 70 US dollars you will join a tour group venturing out the Iglu-dorf located in the mountains near the Riffelberg station. Inside the giant Iglu-dorf complex, created out of igloos, you will be welcoming with a warm cup of mulled red wine and presented with the most incredible cheese fondue experience while you enjoy the live music, every Thursday!
The Iglu-dorf is basically a giant hotel complex with many rooms, a love-nest and a bar complete with a jacuzzi. Renting a igloo room for one night can be quite expensive but an experience for a lifetime. Why wouldn't you want to wake up among gorgeous crafted ice sculptures of wild animals ranging from buffalos to eagles.
Downtown Zermatt has plenty to offer as well, from a stroll through the ancient Hinterdorf street where you can get lost between 30 elevated barns, stables and storage units built between the 15th and 19th century. Don't forget to drop by the Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis and the St. Mauritius church for a true local experience.
Zermatt even has their own beer brewery. They offer 4 flavours for each season which you can enjoy at the many venues downtown, like Harry's Bar or Little Bar. For an epic night out, visit Hotel Post which has a gigantic nightlife complex of multiple stories offering many bars, dancefloors and a variety of live music & DJ's. Namely; Broken Bar and The Factory.
Alpen Resort Hotel may the best place to stay in Zermatt for their great breakfast buffet, panorama rooms looking over Zermatt with views of the Matterhorn, a games room, and a giant pool in the basement, complete with a Finnish spa, roman steam bath, hot tub and a fully decked out gym.
The Matterhorn mountain is the most famous attraction in Zermatt, most tourists come to Zermatt to enjoy this breath-taking sight. The Matterhorn ski pass is an international one, which allows you to ski into Italy and back into Switzerland without problems, it is the only winter sport resort with such an unique feature. Spent at least 2 to 3 days in Zermatt to fully grasp the magic of this wonderful village. The Swiss Travel Pass covers free transit in Switzerland on trains, boats, buses and cable cars and 420 museums in Switzerland. 240 CHF, $240 US dollars, it would be a mistake visiting Switzerland without it.
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Lötschental is considered by many citizens of Switzerland to be the most beautiful valley in the country. Especially since the valley of Lötschental enjoys 300 days of sunshine every year, making it the 'Southern California of Switzerland'. Also known for incredible local produce like meats and Swiss cheese.
The main reason I went to Lötschental was to dive deep into the Tschäggättä tradition and find out what makes this tradition so special with all the incredibly creepy and intimidating carved wooden masks, going back many generations to the year 1790.
Start your early morning adventure in Blatten the furthest village in the valley, this village is especially beautiful in bright sunlight, luckily Lotschental enjoy 300 days of sunshine each year, making it the 'Southern California of Switzerland'. Due bring a bottle to fill up with fresh alp water, the most delicious water you'll ever taste, crisp & pure delight.
The most fascinating museum in Lotschental is Zur Blauen Stube, a private museum for which you'd have to make a reservation on their website. The museum includes a mask carving shop, fur pelts room, paint room for the masks and many levels of incredible detailed Tschaggatta costumes.
I was extremely fortunate being invited into a private Tschäggättä lair to see the entire process of getting dressed for the festivities and let me tell you, those costumes are super heavy and take hours to put on. Watch my video for a complete experience.
Lötschental has the cutest shop in Switzerland called Genuss-Hofladen, known of its super fresh local produce like meats and cheeses but also hand-made Swiss souvenirs.
For the best place to stay and experience the Tschäggättä traditions, consider Hotel Petersgrat which has a rich Swiss breakfast and excellent service plus the manager of the hotel is a professional Tschaggatta photograher as well, ask her about her work and you will be presented with the most incredible photos of the Tschaggatta tradition.
In conclusion, it was quite a journey to get to this tiny Swiss village of just 1500 people but it was totally worth it after experiences one crazy night with the Tschaggatta chasing me down the streets of Lötschental. Now, to experience this as well book yourself a flight to Zurich Airport in Switzerland but also purchase the Swiss Travel Pass which includes free travel on trains, buses, boats, mountains and 480 museums free to access. Starting at only $240 US dollars but 100% worth it.
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There are not many guides and videos online that truly cover everything Engelberg has to offer. I made it my goal to take you from your arrival to activities, slopes, restaurants, bars to budget groceries, in-depth history and discounts. My brother and I shot this video at the end of January. You may be surprised but the low season is actually in January thus a great time to visit during the peak of winter.
The first place to visit is Intersport at the base of the Titlis mountain to pickup your skiing or snowboarding gear. They offer pretty good rental rates. Visit Titlis at early dawn by jumping on world's first revolving cable car since 1992, the Titlis Rotair. This cable car will take you to the peak of Titlis at a height of 3020 meters. Titlis is best known for having Europe's highest suspension bridge but also a beautiful turquoise-blue light caused by refracted sunlight. The temperature in the cave is a steady -2 degrees Celsius all year round.
Downtown Engelberg provides a cozy shopping street for great Swiss souvenirs, restaurants offering Swiss cuisine like Cheese Fondue and the Tal museum. At the end of the Engelberg village street (Dorfstrasse) you'll find the Engelberg Abbey. The abbey was founded by monks in 1120, while the town of Engelberg gradually built around it. Engelberg literally means Angel Mountain in English.
One of our favorite activities was rental a set of snowmobiles at SnowXPark at the mid-station on Titlis. For just 25 CHF or $23 US dollars for 10 minutes on a closed track, great for an afternoon match-off. Luckily, converting Swiss Francs to US dollars is easy, they are the exact same.
One of the better restaurants in Engelberg include Ende Der Welt restaurant, literally; The End of The World. Since this cozy restaurant is located at the end of a narrow street within a massive valley.
Another restaurant worth mentioning is Alpenclub, we must have had our best meal here. The house special; This incredible juicy steak covers with onions will set you back 52 CHF, $52 US dollars, but it will be the best juicy steak you'll ever eat.
The absolute best activity was Airboarding on Mount Brunni, this was a totally unexpected activity. Airboarding is basically sledding but on your stomach on an air mattress. Airboarding has its own dedicated track and is so much fun, especially while racing your friends. Renting an airboard will set you back 15 CHF, $15 US dollars.
In conclusion, Engelberg is an absolute fantastic winter sport destination if you want to avoid the busy jet set slopes of Austria and Germany. Engelberg offers something for everyone, from families to die-hard professional snowboarders. Do not forget to end every meal in Engelberg with a local Luz coffee which is thin coffee with fruit flavoured Brandy, got to love the Swiss! Now if you want to save yourself a ton of money, consider buying the official Swiss Travel Pass which cover free transit in Switzerland on trains, boats, buses and cable cars but also includes access to 420 museums in Switzerland. Starting at 240 CHF, $240 US dollars, it would be a mistake visiting Switzerland without it.
1. Intersport 2. Titlis 3. Titlis Rotair 4. Kleintitlis 5. Titlis Cliff Walk 6. Glacier Cave 7. The Buddha 8. Titlis Snowboarding & Skiing 9. Skihutte Stand 10. Alpher Rösti Lunch 11. Snowtubing 12. Igloo ice skating 13. Snowmobiles 14. Titlis Apres Ski Chalet 15. Brunni Airboarding 16. Cross-country Skiing 17. Oldtown Engelberg 18. Tal Museum 19. Engelberg Abbey 20. Abbey Cheese Facory 21. Ende Der Welt Restaurant 22. Luz Coffee 23. Fluhmatt Alpine Macaroni 24. Alpenclub 25. Ski Lodge Bar 26. Yucatan Bar 27. Gletschersplate 28. Hotel Bellevue 29. Coop Supermarket 30. Swiss Travel Pass
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Lucerne is not a place most tourists put at the top of their bucket list, but let me assure you, it is one of the most rewarding destinations I've visited in Europe. Lucerne has plenty or attractions and fun activities to offer and can be easily explored within 2 days. I brought my brother Hugo along on this magical adventure through Switzerland.
Start off your Lucerne adventure in the heart of city on the banks of river reuss which splits the city in two parts, the old and the new part connected by the famous bridges Chapel Bridge and Mill Bridge (Spreuerbrucke) with the iconic Jesuit church, founded in 1666.
Most tourists stick to the oldtown and primarily use Lucerne as a transfer hub to the Alps, but when you dig a bit deeper you'll find gems like the Swiss Transport Museum, houses the biggest Space museum in Europe complete with Mars rovers and a gravity transformer. My favorite exhibit was the massive pile of Swiss road sighs on their court yard.
According to the locals, a day trip to Mount Rigi is actually more rewarding than Mount Pilatus for its wide-stretched 360 views of Central Switzerland. At the peak you have a clear view of 125 Alpine peaks and 13 lakes. Get there by ferry and the classic Vitznau cogwheel train, the oldest mountain railway in Europe.
Do not underestimate Lucerne, it has an incredible nightlife scene considered second to Zurich, which is Switzerland best. Great places for a drink include the Black Sheep, Roadhouse bar and Penthouse for its large dancefloor and great views of the Lucerne skyline. If you rather prefer something high-class and low-key visit the Grand Casino of Lucerne for a few bets. The casino even has a giant nightclub right next to it.
In conclusion, Lucerne is a very cozy town with a ton of fun attractions to easily keep you occupied for a couple of days. If you come during winter, consider adding Mount Titlis to your bucket list if you want some proper skiing or snowboarding. Located in Engelberg, less than an hour train ride from Lucerne. Go watch my complete travel guide on Engelberg. Also, do not forget to purchase the Swiss Travel Railway Pass which will save you a ton of money on transportation for boats, buses, trains, cable cars and 480 museums. Worth every penny!
1. Jesuit Church 2. Chapel Bridge 3. Spreuer Bridge 4. Heissi Marroni Chestnuts 5. Au Cachet Chocolates 6. Swiss Teardrops 7. Lucerne Oldtown 8. Barabas Hotel 9. Lion Monument 10. Glacier Garden 11. Hofkirche St. Leodegar 12. Tibits 13. Rathaus Brewery 14. Vitznau-Rigi Kulm Railway 15. Mount Rigi 16. Coffee Schnapps 17. Rigi Sledding 18. Swiss Transport Museum 19. Pfistern Cheese Fondue 20. Wilden Mann Restaurant 21. des Balances Restaurant 22. Mill Feuille Restaurant 23. Schugufascht 24. Grand Casino Lucerne 25. Black Sheep Nightclub 26. Roadhouse Bar 27. Penthouse Nightclub 28. Hänggi Bakery 29. Hotel Anker 30. Swiss Travel Pass
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World War 1 was one of the most horrific events in human history, more than 60 million soldiers fought in "the war to end all wars", it ended nothing, yet it changed the world forever. This road trip was one of the most unique experiences in my life, since I learned so much playing the Battlefield 1 video game and to see everything in real life was quite eye-opening. Battlefield 1 is the fifteenth installment in the Battlefield series made by EA DICE, a Swedish game developer, selling over 15 million copies. The best part, the multiplayer battles of 2 opposing teams with a total of 64 simultaneous players fighting over control.
I can highly recommend you take this trip, especially now during the pandemic since you can easily do this road trip by yourself while social distancing, allowing you to explore every World War 1 sight.
The Somme 1916 Museum even had a horse statue complete with weaponry at the entrance, exactly as portrayed in the Battlefield 1 video game. The highlight of this road trip was Ballroom Blitz (Château de Chantilly) one of the most beautiful castles I've ever seen. Funny fact, this castle was also featured in the James Bond Movie: A View to A Kill (1985), just a 40-minute drive north of Paris.
The devastating nature of this terrible conflict was witnessed throughout the war along the Western Front, with huge armies dug into the muddy fields of France and set-piece advances involving hundreds of thousands of men bringing huge loss of life, often for little gain. Today, visitors to the French World War One battlefields can experience recreations in museums, explore the surviving trench works and visit memorials and cemeteries to those who died.
It took me hours to find the most resembling street to the Battlefield 1 map of Amiens; Rue de la Dodane near the Quartier Saint-Leu in Amiens. The Notre-Dame cathedral of Amiens was absolutely the highlight in Amiens, kept in pristine condition and luckily survived both world wars without damage.
My video is solely based on the Battlefield 1 video game and isn’t meant as a World War 1 history documentation. This is my first 4K video on YouTube and serves as an example of what is yet to come on the Reformatt Show. In addition to this article, also check out the incredible Netflix series: Age of Tanks, which features all the Battlefield 1 tanks and how they were used in the First World War.
I consider this road trip a pilgrimage for any Battlefield 1 lover. I played Battlefield 1 with my friends every Friday night for the past 3 years. I am considering organizing a Airbnb Experience, once a year in northern France, this will allow you to join my private organized tour group for 2 days through the Battlefield 1 real life maps. If you are interested, reply to the YouTube video in the comments section.Paris Nightlife in France: TOP 20 Bars & ClubsReformatt Travel Show2020-08-03 | This is my ultimate Paris nightlife guide featuring the Top 20 bars & nightclubs which I carefully selected including places such as Le Comptoir Général, OʼSullivans, Lavomatic, Wallstreet Bar, Belushi, Rooftop Café Oz and the famous Paris Bar Crawl in the Pigalle district. These are the best places to party in Paris. Subscribe to my channel ► go.reformatt.com/nEkxDc for weekly videos!
Paris is the ideal city to party with unique nightclubs scattered among river barges, nestled in old factories and hidden alleyways. I recommend starting the evening at Le Perchoir de l'est rooftop located on top of train station Gare du l'est than move on to Hôtel National Des Arts et Métiers, considered for having the most breath-taking views of any rooftop in Paris.
I've visited Paris multiple times to create this ultimate nightlife guide, with Paris being so massive, choosing your location is very important. I highly recommend St. Christopher's Inn at Gare du Nord train station, here you can sleep, drink, eat and party at Belushi bar all under one roof. The Pigalle district is another fantastic location to stay during your time in Paris.
For transportation in Paris, rent yourself a LIME scooter, for just 0.20 euro cents per minute, it is the most fun way to get around town, plus you can enjoy all the beautiful architecture on your way.
Great places to visit by LIME scooter include the Sacre-Ceour, Luxembourg Parc, the Eiffel Tower and the Paris canal Saint-Martin leading into Bassin de la Villette, especially on a sunny summer afternoon. With a top speeds of 20km per hour, it allows you to see Paris at your own pace.
After visiting Paris' rooftops, checkout the speakeasy bars, my favorites being Lavomatic, LʼÉpicier and Le Comptoir Général, the most incredible atmospheric looking bars in Paris for having an entire pirate boat in the middle of the venue.
Than move on for dinner to the Latin Quarter. Rue Mouffetard offers some of the prettiest patios in Paris. My tip; French cuisine at Le Bar de Fer, the coziest street in town. Do try the snails in butter!
The most unique bar in Paris is Wallstreet bar, for its live stock ticker randomly rotating alcohol prices every 90 seconds. This place is very popular with the French locals, and a great spot to make new friends.
Now some extra tips for the Paris nightlife: arrive early, around 12am at the popular nightclubs, lines grow very long. Dress to impress, avoid the sneakers. Learn some French, bouncers will appreciate your effort.
Beware of pickpocketing in Paris, theft is rampant, so make sure to always secure you items and lock your pockets. I was unlucky enough to have my Sony camera stolen at 6am after leaving a nightclub.
In conclusion, even after having my camera stolen, I still had a blast in Paris. The best places to visit are definitely the laid-back bars and attend the Paris Bar Crawl at Pigalle. As a side note, English is still not widely spoken in Paris, so if you don't speak a word of French than be sure to join the Paris Bar Crawl which will make socializing in Paris a lot easier. Please LIKE the YouTube video to support the Reformatt travel show!
Thanks for all your support, rating the video and leaving a comment is always appreciated!30 Things to do in Hong Kong | Hong Kong Travel GuideReformatt Travel Show2020-03-04 | This is my ultimate Hong Kong travel guide including 30 things to do, secrets, best foods to eat and best places to visit which I carefully selected, like Michelin star Dim Sum at Tim Ho Wan, Hing Kee clay-pot rice dises, secret Lugard Street, Lan Fong Yuen Hong Kong tea, Yum Cha, Roasted Pigeon, Yik Cheong Building, Symphony of Lights and the vibrant Hong Kong Nightlife at LKF. Subscribe to my channel ► bit.ly/2aeuh9b for new videos!
Hong Kong may appear to be massive when you look at photos of its skyline but trust me it is conveniently packed and can be easily explored within 2 days. I recommend you start Hong Kong at the Victoria Peak which offers amazing views of the Hong Kong island skyline, but avoid paying $7 USD for the Skyterrace, instead take a 15-minute hike on the secret Lugard Road which leads to the best view of Hong Kong.
Great attractions on Hong Kong island are the Yik Cheong building at Quarry Bay, easily reachable by subway and Oddies, Hong Kong style egg-waffles in the Central district.
Other typical places to visit are Lan Fong Yuen, for their special Hong Kong tea ($3 USD), filtered to actual stockings, leaving no residue. Also try their buns seared with condensed milk.
The most bizarre dish I must have eaten was the wild pigeon at Kwan Yu Roasted Meats in Causeway Bay, an entire roasted pigeon for $6 USD with a cup of extremely strong tea. A meal for champions to say the least.
For a more delightful dinner, venture out to Yung Kee Restaurant for their Signature Charcoal Roasted Goose for $35 USD. Crispy goose skin covered juicy goose meat, a true local delicacy.
Hong Kong also offers very fun restaurants and great for food photography, especially Yum Cha, for their cute dim sum steamer baskets containing piggy pork buns, pineapple bird cakes in a cage and funky molten custard buns. Make sure to poke a hole for the hot custard to ooze out of its mouth. I even ran into a few Reformatt subscribers from Japan and Hong Kong who were also dining at the same restaurant.
Another bizarre restaurant is Hoi Tin Tong where you can try out the local turtle jelly which apparently cures you from a hangover. Although pricey, at $15 USD you may expect a lot, but it is very blend until you pour some honey into the mix. Their best treat is the almond pudding, this was beyond delicious for just $2 USD.
The BEST Hong Kong dim sum can be experience at Michelin-star restaurant Tim Ho Wan, for extremely cheap prices, Shumai at $4 USD, Har Gow at $4 USD and BBQ pork buns at $3 USD, basically $1 USD per item. Absolutely ridiculously cheap for Michelin rated food. Arrive before 5pm to avoid any line-ups.
In conclusion, I have to say that Hong Kong is one of the coolest cities I've ever been to, but you must remember, Hong Kong is a pure business city, the locals can be very rushed and occupied. Hong Kong never really focused on being a hardcore tourist destination so keep that in mind. This itinerary is ideal for 2 days in Hong Kong, everything is within proximity, so you won't spent too much time travelling around.
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Hong Kong is a magical place, especially for its vibrant nightlife. It surprised me how little is known about all the amazing venues and places to party. Most tourists and travelers stay in the popular LKF (Lan Kwai Fong) nightlife district and not venture out to the other exciting districts in the city like the Knutsford Terrace, which is a big mistake!
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To start off, grab a few cocktails at the highest bar in the world located on the 118th floor of the ICC building, currently world's 4th tallest building with stunning views of the Hong Kong skyline. A beer starts at $102 Hong Kong dollars, roughly $13 US dollars, they have a special observatory deck called SKY100. Alternatively, visit Eyebar which offers an outdoor patio with, in my opinion, the best view of Hong Kong. Beers here will set you back $100 HKD, $13 USD.
I visited Hong Kong during Halloween, widely known to be the best time of the year! During my stay I ventured out to the Lan Kwai Fong district to join the popular Hong Kong Pub Crawl, they had a massive turn-out resulting in one of the most fun parties I have ever attended. The Hong Kong Pub Crawl is ONLY $12 USD with a 10% discount, includes 3x bars and 1x nightclub (so cover is free), free shots and 50% OFF drinks at the bar because nightclubs and drinks are very expensive.
The Hong Kong nightlife has two major districts; LKF (Lan Kwai Fong) in HK-Central with bars Le Jardin Club, Karma Lounge, the Iron Fairies and Wahtiki Lounge. The second district is Knutsford Terrace in Kowloon with excellent bars; The China Bar, Arena by Zerve and my favorite The Ring Bar which is an esports nightclub with Street Fighter, Mario Kart and FIFA soccer you can freely play, the best thing: Edelweiss beer on tap, my favorite beer in the world.
LKF known by the locals as 'bad white people place'. To say there is a specific bar that stands out I would be lying. SOHO and LKF districts are packed with incredible bars and nightclubs, all within walking distance. If it is a regular Saturday night, then I highly recommend Play to mingle with the locals, it is an excellent nightclub and not too touristy.
The great thing about Hong Kong is almost everyone speaks English!
Nightlife in Hong Kong often keeps going until 6am at the earliest. 6am is the perfect time to visit Victoria Peak since everyone will be sleeping, so you can watch the sunrise all by yourself. Taking a taxi to Victoria peak is dirt cheap, Hong Kong taxis are very afforable.
Hotels & Airbnb in Hong Kong Central can be very pricey, so if you are on a budget consider staying in the Causeway bay area, or Mong Kok area. Please do avoid staying at the Chungking Mansions guesthouses, rumor has it that the building is very dirty and loaded with cockroaches.
In conclusion, the Hong Kong Nightlife was better than I expected, however it did take a few days to get familiar with the nightlife districts to find the best bars & nightclubs.
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Macau is perhaps one of the most unique nations I've ever visited. Who would have thought that Portugal had an entire colony for almost 500 years in China. What makes Macau even more authentic is how well preserved the colonial buildings are, given you a real authentic experience of how life must have been like in the past centuries.
The easiest way to reach Macau is by TurboJET ferry from Hong Kong for just $171 HK dollars or $22 US dollars for a one-way. Do bring your passport because you will have to go through immigration! Once in Macau jump into a taxi towards your hotel or Airbnb ($47 USD OFF) but keep in mind that most taxi's in Macau do not have seat-belts.
Macau is a great place for new and unique selfies, my favorite place being this incredible shot taken from R. Nova a Guia street. It took me almost an hour to find this secret site for that magical selfie. It is a perfect blend of new and old, like a giant spaceship just crash landed into a tiny Portoguese village.
Macau does offer an incredible fusion cuisine of Chinese and Portuguese called Macanese! With popular dishes like African chicken, Pork chop buns, Pork Jerky, Portuguese egg tarts (Pastel de Nata and plenty of desserts including durian ice cream and steam milk pudding from Yee Shun Milk.
The most popular tourist attractions in Macau include the Ruins of St. Paul's of which only the front facade is still standing after 3x major fires and Senado Square for its beautiful Portuguese-style cobble stone roads. Do not miss visiting other gems like Monte Fort, Museum of Macau and the villages of Taipa and Coloane for an authentic Portuguese colonial experience.
Macau's nightlife may be small but does have a few fantastic places for a night out, I recommend to start off the night at SKY 21, a gorgeous rooftop lounge on top of the AIA tower overlooking the Grand Lisboa and Macau Tower, they often have a live DJ, ping-pong and shisha's for a fun evening and is open until 4am.
My favorite experience in Macau was the Macau Bungee, World's highest urban bungee jump at 233 meters or 764 feet with a 6 or 7 second free-fall with a speed of 120km/h, click here for my full Macau Bungee experience. The bungee jump is pricey, roughly $400 US dollars, they also offer a Sky Jump, Sky Walk and Tower Climb for the true thrillseekers.
In conclusion, Macau truly surprised me, especially after staying here for 6 days. Most tourists make a day trip from Hong Kong but that is simply too short to do this nation justice. I recommend visiting Macau for 2 days and 2 nights to truly take in this unique former Portuguese colony and all its beauty.
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If you opt-in for the full package, you will be provided with a GoPro camera to record your own reaction during the bungee jump from which you will receive a crafty video to show your friends or upload to social media. Remember, your second jump right after is half the price!
What does the full bungee jump package include? - A GoPro camera rental to record your reaction, a t-shirt and a USB with the final video.
Do you have to reserve your tickets prior? - Yes, the Macau Bungee Jump is often fully booked.
Where can I reserve my tickets? - Visit Klook for a 10% discount on the full bunge jump package!
Is bungee jumping dangerous? - Bungee Jumping is not dangerous if you are taking proper precautions. There are several reports that bungee jumping can also lead to spine injuries, but make sure you are following the instructions properly.
What is more safe, bungee jumping or skydiving? - Bungee jumping is much safer than skydiving. If you are performing in the wrong way, then both of them can be fatal.
Is there any weight limitation in bungee jumping? - In Bungee jumping, there is a weight limit of 265 pounds. If a person is more than 265 pounds, then they will have to provide an additional fee of $30 because they have to opt for some special arrangement.
Which equipment is used for bungee jumping? - There are two types of equipment that are used for bungee jumping. One is the harness and the other one is the bungee cord.
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Subscribe ► bit.ly/2aeuh9b Instagram ► http://instagram.com/reformattOsaka Nightlife: RLD in Japan (Osaka Backstreet Tour)Reformatt Travel Show2019-12-19 | Backstreet Osaka Tour offers the most unique and mysterious tour of Osaka with a food adventure including yakitori, takoyaki and Japanese oden but also eating tarantulas, snakes and mealworms above all the tour makes stops at Japan's most dangerous district: Nishinari and Tobita Shinchi, the mysterious RLD in Japan run by the Yakuza. Subscribe to my channel ► bit.ly/2aeuh9b for new videos!
The Backstreet Osaka Tour kicks off at the Imamiya Ebisu Shrine where you'll learn why 1 million Japanese come here on January 9th, 10th and 11th to bring gifts with costs ranging from 10 bucks to thousands of US dollars. Eventually the tour moves through Shinsekai and Nishinari where you get a healthy dose of reality of living in the Osaka ghettos. The good, the bad and everything else in between!
The Backstreet Osaka Tour ends at one of the most fun Izakayas in Osaka: Hachifukujin where you will feast on ome-rice, yakisoba and gyoza alongside a few cold brewskis.
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Eating a tarantula must have been my most memorable experience on this tour, never have I ever been this afraid to eat something, not even my Korean Octopus Adventure comes close. It tasted like burned shrimp but even more tasteless, the best thing this street vendor had to offer were grilled snake and mealworms but make sure to chase it with a cold tasty beer.
Besides eating tarantulas, we could choose lots of other bizarre items ranging from frogs, cockroaches and scorpions to entire geckos. Shinsekai is a must-see district in Osaka, if not for its for food, definitely for its unique atmosphere and beautiful store decorations.
The most mysterious place on this tour is Osaka's red light district known as Tobita Shinchi where you can witness beautiful Japanese girls trying to lure Japanese businessmen into their little shop. The district consists out of 3 major streets, first street houses girls in their 20's, second street women in their 30's and third street 40's and up. Another interesting area the tour visits is Kamagasaki where the homeless population of Osaka hangs out. It is quite eye-opening to see the state of housing in these ghettos, a site usual tourists will never see of Japan. This entire district goes by the name: Nishinari, primarily run by the Yakuza, Japan's maffia organization.
To get to Osaka from Tokyo, I highly recommend you purchase the Unlimited Japan Rail Pass which let's you travel Japan for either 7, 14 or 21 days on the Shinkansen bullet trains which run at 320 km/hr.
While you are in Osaka make sure to also checkout the famous Dotonbori district and all its other attractions, for that watch my complete 30 Secrets & Things To Do in Osaka video.
If you still have enery after the incredible Backstreet Osaka Tour, continue your nightlife adventure at the Osaka Pub Crawl on Friday and Saturday. You will visit the best bars & nightclubs in Shinsaibashi which covers 3 bars and 1 epic nightclub twice per week. Including places such as DOMUS, LIFE and Sam & Dave. The Osaka Pub Crawl is a great way to quickly make new friends in Osaka and learn everything about the latest hot spots in the city. The Osaka Pub Crawl is ONLY $18 USD with a 20% discount for 4 hours of fun, you cannot go wrong!
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Mori Building Digital Art Museum: Epson teamLab Borderless is the official name of the museum, I know, it is a mouth full. Located in Odaiba's Palette Town and is easily becoming a must-see for tourists and locals alike.
Tickets are often sold out, so do not wait around too long and reserve today for teamLab Borderless on Voyagin for $30 USD person.
The brainchild of teamLab, a visionary art collective made up of artists, engineers, CG animators and more, the wildly Instragrammable digital wonderland lives up to its 'borderless' name.
There isn't a map to guide you through this museum which makes for a fun adventure but the downside is you may miss a few hidden rooms, namely the Black Waves and Infinite Transparency since they are hidden behind curtains.
My TOP 10 favorite rooms at teamLab Borderless in Odaiba, Tokyo:
1. Crystal World @1:22 2. Forest of Lamps @1:59 3. Light Vortex @2:22 4. Universe of Water Particles @3:06 5. Black Waves @3:34 6. Infinite Transparency @4:00 7. Floating Nest @4:32 8. Sketch Aquarium @5:17 9. Musical Wall Where Little People Live @5:35 10 En Tea House @6:03
The museum is highly interactive and ever evolving, as your presence imprints on the digital space around you. Do not be shy to touch away, magical things may happen making each visit to the museum unique.
The museum is separated into five spaces covering two floors: Borderless World, Athletic Forest, Future Park, Forest of Lamps, and En Tea House.
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In conclusion, this video does not do teamlab borderless justice, it truly is something you have to experience with your own eyes and it is a rollercoaster for the senses, a perfect place to visit on a rainy day in tokyo!30 Things to do in Osaka, Japan | Osaka Travel GuideReformatt Travel Show2019-10-09 | This is my ultimate Osaka travel guide! Osaka is the kitchen of Japan, this video includes 30 secrets and best places to visit which I carefully selected, things to do in Osaka like Endo Sushi, Mr. Kanso, USJ, Takoyaki Museum, the best Kushikatsu, the best Okonomiyaki experience, Abeno Harukas and where to party in the Osaka Nightlife in Shinsaibashi. Subscribe to my channel ► bit.ly/2aeuh9b for new videos!
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A good place to start in Osaka is Amerikamura, the funky hipster district commonly compared to Tokyo's Harajuku district with wacky shops like the Panbo Pancake Kebab shop, which makes for a delicious breakfast. Also bring you camera since this area is great for street photography and youth fashion.
The most iconic place in Osaka is by far Osaka Castle. I highly recommend you make your way to the top floor in castle for some stunning views of Osaka and getting an idea how the ancient warlords used to live. Osaka Castle played a major role in the unification of japan during the sixteenth century.
If time permits, checkout Japan's biggest aquarium in Osaka called Kaiyukan which includes the great barrier reef collection and is about a 2 kilometer walk through the aquarium. I have never seen such a massive indoor fish tank in my life. Entrance sets you back 2300 yen or 21 US dollars since the aquarium is west of downtown Osaka it is a great idea to combine it with a visit to Endo Sushi, Osaka's best sushi located at the Osaka Fish Market, a sushi experience you will not regret!
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Osaka like Tokyo is also known for having outrageous shops like the Longsoftcream, the longest ice cream in Japan for 500 yen or 4.75 US dollars this shop is located in Amerikamura, a place to meet really friendly and cool locals.
For the most mesmerizing views of Osaka head over to the Harukas 300 observatory deck at the Abeno Harukas building just east of Shinsekai. Entrance is 1500 yen or 14 US dollars, I do recommend you visit in the evening so you can see the sunset and night view of this incredible city with all it's blinking lights on its sky scrapers.
Like most tourists, a visit to the Dotonbori district is a must! Dotonbori includes the famous canal cruises, magnificent restaurants with crazy decorations and mouth-watering street foods like the Giant Japanese Scallops, Takoyaki and the massive Dotonbori Sandwich complete with Gyozas, Yakisoba and a ton of sauce.
In conclusion, I am often sad to hear that new visitors to Japan often skip Osaka for Tokyo and Kyoto, but I hope to have convinced you with this new travel guide to give Osaka a change as well. It is for good reason Osaka is called the kitchen of Japan.
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Osaka is a massive city, luckily the nightlife is concentrated in just a few districts to make partying and clubbing in Osaka a lot easier. The most common party districts are Umeda (east of Osaka Station), Amerikamura (the funky town) and Shinsaibashi (the best party district).
Osaka has a ton of bars and nightclubs to chose from that's why spent quite some time in this city to bring the best places in town. If you do not have a lot of time, spend at least one weekend in Shinsaibashi for the ultimate Osaka party experience.
The best possible thing you can do is join the Osaka Pub Crawl on Friday night in Shinsaibashi which covers 3 bars and 1 epic nightclub twice per week. Including places such as DOMUS, LIFE and Sam & Dave. The Osaka Pub Crawl is a great way to make new friends in Osaka quick and learn everything about the latest spots in the city. The Osaka Pub Crawl is ONLY $24 USD for 4 hours of fun, you cannot go wrong!
After the Osaka Pub Crawl you can go your own way and head over to famous nightclubs in Shinsaibashi like Giraffe, ADAM (G2+) and The Pink. These nightclubs are the best places for an epic night out. Entrance can be a bit pricey, often 3500 yen ($33 USD) for men and 1500 yen ($13 USD) for women but these prices do include 1 or 2 drink tickets.
If you make new friends in Osaka, you will eventually be asked to be added to LINE. LINE is 'the' chat app in Japan, so if you do not have DATA on your phone during your stay, make sure to rent a dirt cheap pocket Wifi station at the airport. You can take these pocket Wifi stations all over Japan and allow you to connect many of your devices like your laptop, tablet and phone. It even fits in your back pocket. Luckily, I have a 30% discount on Ninja pocket Wifi stations on Voyagin. I personally rent this device everytime when I visit Japan.
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The lesser known area to party in Osaka is Umeda East Steet which includes cool bars like Christon Cafe, Bar Midian (a cool hidden rock bar with great cocktails), the best nightclubs in the Umeda district are OWL Osaka (mostly visited by local Japanese) and Piccadilly, one of the biggest nightclubs in Osaka.
Great bars to start your Osaka nightlife adventure are Captain Kangaroo, a sports-bar located across Osaka Station, they offer happy hours, cheap drinks, snacks, darts and a cozy atmosphere.
Next is Space Station, a nerd friendly bar with games like StarFox and Turtles in Time. Space Station is a bar not to be missed.
Above all, do not leave Osaka without visiting the famous Dotonbori area. Dotonbori is loaded with incredible restaurants and street foods ranging from Takoyaki, Giant Japanese Oysters, Okonomiyaki, Kushikatsu and Osaka Ramen. Dotonbori is truly the heart of Osaka where you'll find the famous Glico running man sign.
In conclusion, the Osaka Nightlife is a underrated gem. The city offers so many great places to party but if you are new to Osaka, do not forget to join The Osaka Pub Crawl for just $24 USD and includes 4 hours of fun at the best places in town, you cannot go wrong!
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The bar is cheaper than your common restaurant due to not having a kitchen, no chef, no menu's and no waiter but due to the rareness of certain cans prices can vary quite a bit.
We selected the following 5 canned foods for our Mr. Kanso ultimate review; Unagi (BBQ eel), Toritama (chicken meat + chicken egg), Dashimakitamago (sushi egg roll), Buta (heated stewed pork) and Inago (stewed grasshoppers).
My friends Yuri and Momo from Osaka joined me on this crazy canned food adventure, it was their first time at Mr. Kanso as well. Remarkably, they had never heard of this place before making it a hidden secret in Osaka every tourist should check out.
The grasshoppers turned out to be more delicious than initially anticipated. Due to still being quite crunchy, it had a nice sweet flavor and taste more like chips than the remnants of a nasty insect.
In conclusion, my favorite canned food was the unagi, BBQ eel but the dashimakitamago (cold sushi egg roll) came very close. It makes sense since the dashimakitamago is their best-selling item.
I want to thank my friends Momo and Yuri for joining me on this food adventure, it was a lot of fun.
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Tokyo is absolutely massive, with most popular nightlife hot spots located in Shibuya, Roppongi and Shinjuku districts. There are so many bars and nightclubs in Tokyo, you may wonder - Where do I start? Based on age, I would say Shibuya is for the Japanese youth/teenagers, Roppongi for the 25+ crowd and Shinjuku for the 35+ crowd.
The best possible thing you can do is join the Tokyo Pub Crawl on Friday in Roppongi and explore the nightlife of Shibuya on Saturday, those are the best days for an epic weekend in Tokyo.
If you make new friends in Tokyo, you will eventually be asked to be added to LINE. LINE is 'the' chat app in Japan, so if you do not have DATA on your phone during your stay, make sure to rent a dirt cheap pocket Wifi station at the airport. You can take these pocket Wifi stations all over the country and allow you to connect many of your devices. It even fits in your back pocket. Luckily, there is a 10% discount on Japan pocket Wifi station. I personally rent this device everytime when I visit Japan.
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Nightlife in Japan is beyond incredible! The most popular nightclubs in Tokyo include Club Camelot in Shibuya, ELE Tokyo in Roppongi and Ageha Nightclub in Koto City. Ageha is the best nightclub in Japan, it will be an all night event since it is quite far from downtown but on a big event night you will be amazed by the gorgeous girls, cool dudes and a fantastic sound system. This mega club stays open until 5am and should be high on your Tokyo party bucket list.
Tokyo has the best quality of food in the world, that's why you have to visit at least one of its many izakaya's to try a bunch of authentic Japanese dishes, like Eihire (grilled stingray), Sakura (raw horse meat) and Yakitori (skewered chicken meat). Visit izakaya's Umiya or Sumire in Shibuya to enjoy these dishes.
After dinner join the Tokyo Pub Crawl on Friday @ 8pm which lasts until 12am (4 hours) during which you will visit 3 bars and 1 epic nightclub. Tokyo Pub Crawl is a great event to meet travelers, locals, expats and fully hosted in English. What many travelers do not realize is that English isn't commonly spoken at bars and nightclubs, thus the pub crawl is a great first start. The Tokyo Pub Crawl is ONLY $22 USD for 4 hours of fun, you truly cannot go wrong.
Studying a bit of Japanese and learning common phrases prior to your arrival will definitely make your nightlife experience in Japan 10x times better. I've made many incredible friends during my 6 visits to Japan and these have been some of my most treasured memories by being able to speak a bit of Japanese.
I truly have seen it all in Tokyo since my first Tokyo Nightlife experience back in 2007 - I've seen many bars and clubs come and go, that's why I decided to compile the best possible list for an epic party weekend in the capital of Japan.
In conclusion, the Tokyo Nightlife is one of world's finest but often travelers have no idea where to go or where to start. There seems to be a lot of confusion as to where the good parties are in town that's why I decided to create this master Tokyo nightlife list of all the things I learned about Tokyo during my 6x visits in the past decade.
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I've been to Tokyo 6 times and always had a bucket list of items I never ended up visiting due to time constrains so I decide to make a special list for these special attractions which are FREE to visit in Tokyo.
Start in the heart of Roppongi at Hinokicho park, a small cozy park hidden behind the skyscrapers of Tokyo for a little walk than take the subway one stop over to the National Diet of Japan, one of the most impressive buildings of Tokyo built in 1920 and took 16 years to complete.
The National Diet houses the parliament of Japan including the house of representatives and the house of councilors. A few blocks from the National Diet you'll find the Hie Shrine which has an amazing red torii gate tunnel in the back which is often overlooked by tourists. This place is especially perfect if you are not able to make it to Kyoto but still want to make a selfie in a red torii gate tunnel.
A cozy place for drinks is Magnet in Shibuya, if you do not have a budget for beers you can still visit the FREE observatory deck on the rooftop for an epic view of the Shibuya crossing, the busiest intersection of the world.
After spending time in Shibuya I recommend checking out the VR zone in Shinjuku for the most epic VR arcade games ranging from Evangelion VR to Mario Kart VR to Dragonball Z VR. Another great FREE place for epic selfies is the mirror entrance of the Tokyu Plaza on the Omotesando street in Harajuku.
Due to the massive influx of tourists into Tokyo prices have been skyrocketing for attractions thus I believe having a FREE Things to do Travel Guide for Tokyo is very important for the budget travelers among us.
Also keep in mind that you can honor your budget by not eating at fancy restaurants but buying your lunches and dinners at convenience stores 711, Lawson and FamilyMart which can be found on almost every street corner and are open 24/7. Additionally, for other budget items visit Donki Hote, considered the Walmart of Japan for insanely cheap household items.
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There are many sushi restaurants in Japan but in my honest opinion nothing beats the sushi chain Sushi Zanmai. This chain can be found all over Japan and over the best sushi for the best price. I always order the deluxe sushi set after arriving in Japan, for just 3000 yen, $27 USD, you'll feast on a mouthwatering sushi set including blue fin tuna, saltwater eel, shrimp and sea urchin.
Since the Tsukiji inner fish market closed, you can still enjoy the Tsukiji outer market where you can still run into public tuna cutting. Two other major items you have to buy at the Tsukiji outer market are the Japanese custard mochi ball which is a sticky rice ball treat and the bizarre sea urchin bamboo-charcoal bun (uniman) from Hamada Shoten.
It was a total coincidence running into famous YouTube star John Daub from the show ONLY in Japan. An incredible show about everything Japan with over 1 million subscribers. John was live streaming the closure of the Tsukiji inner fish market and asking the locals their thoughts on the relocation to Toyosu.
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We started at Long! Longer!! Longest!! This shop offers the longest street foods in Japan. From Spiral fried potato snacks to the longest cotton candy. The longest tornado goes for 800 YEN, $7 US dollars.
For this Harajuku Street Food adventure, I joined forces with Dustin & Akina from SoloTravelBlog, Dustin is a hilarious narrator, go checkout his videos as well.
My favorite must have been the delicious crème brûlée Crepe at ComCrepe, setting you back 600 YEN, $5.30 US dollars. Next, we entered the hidden food court on the second floor of the Solado building where we tried the Arirang Hot Dog for 430 YEN, $3.80 US dollars and Black Takoyaki for 500 YEN, $4.50 US dollars which is actually Bamboo Charcoal takoyaki.
Above, the most insane place in Harajuku most be RonRon Cafe but for that you'll have to watch the end of the video, an experience that will set you back 1800 YEN, $16 US dollars for 40 minutes.
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Cat Cafe Mocha is located in the funky Harajuku district of Tokyo, right at the entrance of the Takashita dori street across the Harajuku station. Entrance is only 200 yen ($1.80 USD) per 10 minutes and offers a huge array of cats to play with.
Now there are a bunch of rules you should follow when entering a cat cafe, most importantly, do not take selfies or photos with your camera flash turned on, do not hold or chase the cats, do not over excite/over stimulate them and wash your hands thoroughly before entering and before leaving the cat cafe.
Visit Cat Cafe Mocha in the morning around 11am, cat cafes tend to get extremely busy in the afternoon, especially on the weekends. Mocha also offers a gachapon machine from which you can purchase cat treats to lure the cats away from the other visitors.
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Hakone is one of the most beautiful regions near Tokyo. A visit to Hakone should be paired with a stay at a luxurious ryokan and a visit to the bizarre Yunessun water park. I highly recommend staying at least 2 days and 2 nights in the Hakone region which makes the purchase of the Hakone Freepass the more logical.
Staying in Hakone for 2 days will allow you to see every attraction on the Hakone circle tour. The circle tour starts at Yumoto-Hakone main station and takes you into the mountains through the Owakudani crater and by ropeway back to Lake Ashi at which you jump on a pirate boat which transports you to the other side of the lake from which you take a bus to the Yumoto-Hakone main station again. A magical journey indeed!
During my first night I stayed at budget ryokan, Gaku Guesthouse which was conveniently located next to Gora station. In Gora you will find the Ninja Cafe Fuma where you can throw real ninja stars aka shiruken and feast on local ninja fried snacks.
In Gora you will also find the Yunessun water park which has a wine, coffee, green tea and sake spa including a massive outdoor pool area but also attractions like the Hakone Open-Air museum (Japan's first).
After one night in Gora jump on the cable car and ropeway towards Owakudani where you can try out the unique black eggs which has gotten their color from being boiled into the volcano hot springs and Sulphur. On a clear day you are able to walk around this mesmerizing valley. Owakudani literally means Giant Boiling Valley.
Once you ate your black eggs continue on the ropeway towards Lake Ashi from where you jump on a pirate boat and cruise Lake Ashi while you enjoy beautiful views of Mount Fuji and the Hakone Shrine.
At the pirate boat dock, you can either visit the Hakone Shrine or jump on a bus back to Yumoto-Hakone station where you should spend your second night in a luxurious ryokan including a traditional Japanese kaiseki dinner and sleep in Japanese futons all presented by a Nakai, a Japanese house maid. On the third day before departing Hakone jump into an onsen, Japanese hot spring to conclude this magical experience in the Hakone region.
My favorite part of this trip was the Yunessun water park, dipping in a wine and coffee spa was such a memorable experience that it wasn't too uncommon seeing literally everyone taking selfies. Make sure to watch my complete YouTube episode on the Yunessun water park.
In conclusion, had I known about the Hakone freepass prior I would have saved myself a lot of money but due to the lack of research on my part I missed out on this great opportunity. Get your own Hakone Freepass with free access to buses, ropeways, cable cars, trains and boats plus a round trip from Tokyo to Hakone.
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First off you may wonder, what is a ryokan? A ryokan is a type of traditional Japanese inn that typically feature tatami-matted rooms, communal baths, and other public areas where visitors may wear yukata and talk with the owner.
It had been my dream for over a decade to stay at a traditional Japanese ryokan in Hakone. So, I was extremely pumped to jump into my traditional Japanese robe the minute I walked into the agari-kamachi (or entrance room). The ryokan did include being served by a nakai, a Japanese house maid who serves you green tea, dinner, breakfast and makes the futons ready for sleeping (Japanese sleeping quilts)
The best thing about staying at a luxurious ryokan is the kaiseki dinner which is a traditional Japanese multi-course dinner with a wide variety of Japanese dishes consisting primarily out of vegetables with fish and meat all served on tiny dishes and in bit sizes. During the kaiseki dinner you sit on zaisu which are legless chairs which can be uncomfortable to sit on for non-Japanese people.
The luxurious ryokan did include a fancy onsen (Japanese hot spring) on the rooftop which is one of the most relaxing experiences you can have in Japan.
To do a proper comparison I stayed a cheap $50 hotel as well. Gaku Guesthouse offers a Japanese style room with sleeping futons, clean amenities including a laundry machine and a fancy Japanese bidet toilet but also a brand-new billiards table in the garage. Gaku Guesthouse is a great place to meet other travelers as well.
I was surprised how quiet it was in the Japanese mountains compared to the inner city of Tokyo.
Make sure to stay at least 1 night at a luxurious ryokan in Hakone to complete your journey to Japan. You'll have incredible stories to share with your friends and family.
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I arrived around 5pm and noticed that most people already went home so I had the entire water park to myself. Starting at the famous wine spa, after seeing so many photos on the internet I had to try it for myself. It is basically a regular pool with diluted wine, special wine events do take place 3x times per day during which they hand out wine tasting samples and throw a bucket of red wine over you.
Besides wine you can also enjoy the coffee spa, sake (Japanese rice wine) spa and green tea spa. The jacuzzi area often has special themes ranging from ramen broth to a local green tea this time around. My favorite was the coffee spa but sadly I did not find any coffee cream nor milk.
The Yunessun water park is quite popular with people from the Tokyo and Kanagawa prefectures. The Japanese girls I ran into at the wine spa were from Yokohama and very kind. I also noticed that everyone was on their cell phones taking photos and selfies. It's a true tourist attraction.
They even have a gigantic outdoor water park with slides, waterfalls and indoor caves. The slides are really soft, making for a smooth slide down since they curve quite a lot in all directions. The last area worth mentioning is Dr. Fish, which are tiny fish cleaning the dead skin of your feet.
In conclusion, Yunessun Water Park is a bucket list item NOT to be missed in the Hakone region. I would definitely combine it with staying at a Ryokan, the Pirate Boat and Owakudani Black Eggs at minimum. Hakone should be a 2-day visit for any tourist new to Japan.
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This video is a tribute to my childhood in Holland!
The most prominent exhibitions at Suginami are the giant wall of fame which showcases all the cartoons animated in Japan from the 1950s all the way up to the 2000s.
Right next to it you'll find famous Japanese animator desks and a massive popup of Evangelion and Bob from the Genie Family.
Though animation first came to Japan in the early 1900s, it didn't boom until the mid-century. In the 1970s, influential manga comic book artists such as Osamu Tezuka inspired a unique giant robot genre known as "mecha," which focuses on detailed mechanical designs, complex sci-fi plots, and themes recalling Japan's nuclear past and the implications of technology on future humanity.
Starting with the likes of Tezuka's Astro Boy, the Tokyo Polytechnic University Suginami Animation Museum provides a comprehensive look into anime's past, present, and future, while also curating hands-on workshops, talks from industry professionals, and screenings in the museum theater.
Though smaller than the renowned (and incredibly difficult to reserve) Studio Ghibli Museum, Tokyo Polytechnic University Suginami Animation Museum is free to enter, and even offers an audio tour in English.
What: Suginami Animation Museum Why: Japan's first anime museum! Where: 3-Chome-29-5 杉並会館, Suginami City, Tokyo Price: FREE When: 10:00am until 6:00pm, Mondays closed. Tips: Most of this museum is in Japanese. An English audio guide available.
These are my childhood favorites:
Vrouwtje Theelepel, 1983 Voltron, 1983 Macron 1, 1985 Tovenaar van Oz, 1986 Maple Town, 1986 Dommel, 1988 Adventures of Peter Pan, 1998 Alfred J. Kwak, 1989 Samurai Pizza Cats, 1990 Akira, 1991 (Euro release) Battle Angel Alita, 1993
Playlists on my blog: reformatt.com/suginami-animation-museum10 Things to do in Nakano: Tokyos Cheap Budget DistrictReformatt Travel Show2019-04-02 | These are my carefully selected 10 top things to do in Nakano, the secret budget district of Tokyo. I included gems like Koala March pastries, Daily Chico, Namco Arcade, Horumon Yakiniku and where to get a FREE Gyoza dinner to complete an epic afternoon in Tokyo. Subscribe to my channel ► bit.ly/2aeuh9b for weekly videos!
Tokyo is overrun by tourism, luckily for you there is an alternative nobody is talking about yet. The Nakano district is just 5 minutes west by train from Shinjuku and a hidden gem in Tokyo. Nakano is famous for being the oldskool Anime, Manga & Gaming mecca compared to the hugely popular Akihabara electronic town district plus is it extremely cozy and welcoming compared to obvious tourist hot spots of Tokyo.
Nakano is especially great to visit during a rainy day in Tokyo since Nakano's primary shopping street and the Nakano Broadway complex, which houses 250 stores, are all indoor. Nakano Broadway includes super fun places, super cheap Japanese snack shops, plenty of arcades and comic book stores to keep you entertained throughout the day.
Whoever says Tokyo is expensive is an amateur traveler and is just doing it wrong. Most travelers go to Shinjuku, Shibuya & Ginza which are quite expense. Together with my friends Heather, Kelly and Bobby we enjoyed an incredibly cheap evening food adventures in Nakano.
Start your adventure in Nakano by walking through the Sun Mall shopping street until you end up at the Nakano Broadway complex where you can browse through at least 30 Mandarake store. Mandarake is THE pre-owned comic book dealer of Tokyo since 1987. Every Mandarake store has a different theme. For the most unique Mandarake store head to the 3rd floor where you can enter a special shrine that sells vintage tin toys.
The best part of the Nakano Broadway complex is the basement. Here you'll find gigantic cheap grocery stores with incredible products ranging from household items to dirt cheap fish and delicious sushi pre-made meals.
Near the back of the basement you'll find the Daily Chico soft-serve ice cream store that sell this ridiculous 8 flavors, 40-centimeter-tall soft-serve ice cream cone which makes for hilarious selfies and sells for 480 YEN, $4 USD!
In the evening I recommend you explore the extreme cozy back alleys on the east side of the Sun Mall shopping street. This area houses plenty of sake bars, karaoke shops and izakaya’s (Japanese drinking spots) but above all wagyu beef and steak houses. Wagyu is expensive fat marbled beef that will melt on the tip of your tongue. After some digging I found that Horumon Yakiniku offers the best bang for your buck. Their wagyu beef was mouth-watering delicious.
Another place to visit is Terrie's Dog Cafe. Entrance is FREE but does require you purchase a plain tea or coffee with rates starting at only 300 YEN, $2.80 USD. Terrie's Dog Cafe is a shelter for rescue dogs so please do the right thing and support these poor little cuties.
My favorite part of Nakano is the atmosphere, it is cozy, friendly and fun, especially on a rainy day. With the massive amounts of indoor shops there is something to do for everyone. Do not hesitate and make the 5-minute train journey just west of Shinjuku main station.
In conclusion, Nakano is the definition of a cheap day in Tokyo. Especially for travelers on a serious budget. Do not pay tourist prices in the obvious tourist districts of Tokyo. Head out of the tourist comfort zone and explore the lesser known areas. You won't be disappointed!Tokyo Nightlife: Eurobeat WeekReformatt Travel Show2019-03-12 | What makes the Tokyo Nightlife so special? To summarize it in one word, it's simply: Atmosphere. The locals in Tokyo are very welcoming and enjoy newcomers that appreciate Eurobeat & ParaPara music especially at Maharaja Nightclub in Roppongi.
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Before we attend a ParaPara event in Tokyo our group usually meets up for dinner somewhere in the city. We often end up at the most unusual places, on this occasion at Michi Takoyaki Restaurant in Itabashi which is known for playing Eurobeat music and offering incredibly delicious takoyaki dishes which are fried octopus pieces in dough balls.
It was a special night since Eurobeat artists Domino & Lolita aka GoGo Girls flew all the down to Tokyo from Italy for their Japan 2017 tour during which they gave a live performance at Maharaja Nightclub in Roppongi. Maharaja is famous for organizing Eurobeat, Hyper Techno, Disco 80's & 90's ParaPara dancing nights.
Domino & Lolita gave a fantastic show with many popular songs from the Eurobeat series like Euroboy, King & Queen and Try Me. It was also Lolita's birthday thus the Japanese do as they always do and go all out with a stacked pyramid of champagne glasses and a cake.
The best time to be in Japan is definitely during the Halloween season since you will be able to find incredible and fun Halloween events all over the metropolis, even this ParaPara halloween event at Maharaja nightclub where lots of attention to detail is spent on costume design.
Sadly, the restaurant Michi in Itabashi, where the delicious photos below are from, does not exist anymore but plenty of other restaurants with similar dishes can be found in and around Tokyo.
Make sure to watch the entire GoGo Girls playlist of the live performance at Maharaja on my Reformatt Japan YouTube channel.
In conclusion, the Maharaja ParaPara nights are usually the biggest event I look forward to each time I visit Japan. The people, the atmosphere and the music are all the right ingredients to keep me wanting more. Make sure to watch the entire GoGo Girls playlist of the live performance at Maharaja on my Reformatt Japan YouTube channel.
In conclusion, the Maharaja ParaPara nights are usually the biggest event I look forward to each time I visit Japan. The people, atmosphere and music are all the right ingredients to keep me wanting more.
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You can compare Japanese ParaPara dancing to American Line dancing, but on steroids, and the event has a very unique atmosphere that is unmatched in the world.
Many ParaPara fanatics fly in from all over the world, namely USA, Brazil, Hong Kong, England and the Netherlands to join the festivities. We started the day with a practice warm-up at Yoyogi park in central Tokyo. After which we headed for Sumire in the fashion district of Tokyo; Shibuya for an epic Izakaya dinner party to feast on some of my favorite Japanese dishes, Eihire (Grilled Stingray).
Luckily, the izakaya (Sumire) had enough seating space since our ParaPara friends from Hong Kong showed up to the dinner party as well. Have you ever heard of the Wasabi Maki Challenge? Apparently, it is a common practice here in Japan which will give you a well needed wake-up boost after a long night of drinking. It was so much fun seeing and chatting with everyone again that we always end up departing for the festival too late.
We ran into even more friends at Shin-kiba train station to have yet another warm-up routine, since Dave Rodgers was performing live we choice his song; Kingdom of Rock. The most hilarious routine was on the subway, dancing to Derrick Simons - Station to Station, a true classic!
Agefarre never ceases to amaze me, the venue is absolutely packed with some of the nicest people I've ever met at a party. The energy, music and people are the primary reasons I keep returning to Japan every year.
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I am a big fan of Eurobeat music for its high energy and solid melodies so I decided to fly down to Japan to see the Dave Rodgers live show in Tokyo, I was even fortunate enough to be invited to the Fan Meeting including a Q&A interview session, autograph session and photo session.
If you have a question, what would you ask Dave Rodgers?
Dave Rodgers is one of my idols and meeting him in person in Tokyo, Japan was a dream come true. He is best known for the popular songs SPACE BOY and DEJA VU.
Facts about Dave Rodgers: - Italian music producer - he is the 'the godfather of Eurobeat' - he has been producing Eurobeat music since 1985 - he produced over 2000 songs - won japan gold disc awards - biggest fan base in japan
Eurobeat music predominately became famous through the Anime: Initial D and ParaPara dancing.
At the Q&A session with Dave Rodgers we asked the following questions:
1) Did you change after moving to Sun Fire? 2) Which car do you think of while making Eurobeat music? 3) How is Karen doing? (Eurobeat Artist) 4) Who do you want to sing a duet with? 5) What are your future plans? 6) Do you have other aliases? 7) What is your favorite food? 8) Can you tell about the song Try Me? 9) What can I include in my Eurobeat cartoons?
Special thanks to JMLee for providing the English translations. Go support her channel: youtube.com/user/royalice71
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This restaurant has been around since 2001, the place has great satanic creepy decor with a large dining table, coffins, skulls and skeletons. Everyone gets their own person booth and a massive menu book.
When ready to order, ring the bell and the vampires will appear immediately, kinda creepy if you ask me. We asked them for their recommendations, but first a satanic ritual to kick off this dinner party. After the bloody salad, we chose the pasta of death and despair with black squid ink.
Next, the pizza of Baphomet on a satanic cross of fire, topping off this vampire experience with a creepy ice cream spider.
Before leaving make sure to checkout their crazy toilets.
Make sure to visit this bizarre and unique restaurant when visiting Japan. You may be pleasantly surprised!
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Prices start at 1500 yen, around 13 bucks for 30 minutes, or pay double for 1 hour. Tiny snack buckets start at 330 yen, roughly 3 bucks. Feeding the otters is so cute, they act like winy little babies.
Don't feel bad for those otters in this small cages, otters are stone-cold killers, they even have a tendency to kill and mate with poor baby seals for weeks according to the reports in the video.
Don't forget to grab a free drink, they have a wide variety from coffee to juice in the vending machines.
Visiting the otters at Harry Zoo otter cafe in Harajuku should definitely be on your bucket list when you come to Tokyo.
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I was pleasantly surprised by their huge collection of famous guns from movies, video games and anime, especially the Ashford golden lugers from the resident evil: code veronica video game, one of my favorite video games of all time.
Now obviously these are not real guns but air-soft guns which shoot tiny round plastic balls, Japan has extremely strict gun regulations in comparison with the USA but the guns still feel very real and are quite fun to shoot. But hey! Beers, guns and Rammstein music makes for quite a fun evening. Also, the owner of Hollow Point is a pretty cool dude!
You can shoot bottles and paper targets which makes for a cool souvenir. The top 3 guns to shoot at Hollow Point are definitely the Robocop gun, the Lupin gun and the Japanese defense force type 89.
Hollow Point is quite affordable, rates start at 300 yen, that's not even 3 US dollars, all the way up to 4500 yen, around 40 bucks for the M249 saw, beers will set you back 800 yen, 7 us dollars.
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It has many names like Blowfish, Pufferpish and Balloonfish but here in japan it is called Fugu. We chose Torafugutei in Shibuya for our first Fugu experience in Tokyo. It is one of the largest Fugu chains in Tokyo and known for their high quality standards.
Since Fugu is so deadly it is extremely expensive due to the intense preparation methods.
The dishes we ordered: - Blowfish Sake - Blowfish Salad - Blowfish Sashimi - Blowfish Cooked
There are over 120 different species of Fugu and they contain Tetrodotoxin or TTX for short which is a 1000x times more poisonous than cyanide which was used in suicide pills during world war II strong enough to kill an adult human within a few seconds.
TTX is a neurotoxin which means it damages the nervous system and is found in the Fugu's liver, kidneys, eyes, spikes and ovaries. If poisoned, the victim will experience a paralysis of face muscles, followed by nausea and unable to speak until you are completely paralyzed. Death occurs shortly after.
Only chefs who have trained for at least three years can prepare it legally since they have to remove the poisonous organs of the fish. Sadly, many people have still been poisoned and some have even died between 1996 and 2006, 44 Fugu poisoning incidents were recorded in japan but don't let that discourage you, just pick a well recognized restaurant and you'll be fine.
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The hedgehogs are located in deep boxes within the tables, hedgehogs are some of the cutest animals I've seen, a hedgehog has around 5000 spines, each of which lasts about a year. Be a little cautious, hedgehogs can quickly curl themselves into a spiky ball thus wearing gloves may be the obvious option on this first encounter.
There is a special way holding hedgehogs, if uncertain, make sure you ask the staff for assistance. Pay 500 yen extra and you'll get a tiny bowl of worms to feed your hedgehog.
On the top floor you'll find the famous 1KG Mega Hedgehog, this guy was massive! Must have been the Japanese Mos burger diet
Harry Roppongi is a great place to escape the busy streets of Tokyo while you enjoy a coffee and a hedgehog!
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Universal Studios Japan, also known as "USJ" has something to offer for young and old. I did include the famous Universal Studio Halloween Horror Nights Walk, with zombie shows throughout the park ranging from Cute Zombies, Clown Zombies to Toxic Zombies and Pirate Zombies.
USJ is located in Osaka, Japan, it covers 140-acers and is the fourth most visited theme park in the world topping 14 million visitors per year. Universal Studios Japan has 10 major areas loaded with epic attractions. You will start the park at Hollywood from where you can continue to San Francisco and New York City.
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At Jurassic Park I went on "Jurassic Park: the Ride". You can also enjoy the insane flying dinosaur and world's largest minion area for their despicable me minion mayhem ride which I actually really enjoyed but my favorite part of the minion park was the banana popcorn.
Other areas include Universal Wonderland for the kids and Waterworld and not to forget the crazy JAWS ride at Amity Island.
But the best area of all has to be the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, get yourself a magic wand to perform magic tricks throughout the park and hop on the most incredible ride I've ever been on. It felt like I was riding a broomstick chasing Harry Potter through all his adventures. This ride can have lines up to 3 hours thus I highly recommend you purchase the Express Pass from Voyagin.
Top it off with a warm or cold Butterbeer and taste the creamy butterscotch shortbread to end this magical adventure.
Now the 10th area has not been completed yet, the highly anticipated Super Nintendo World will be opened in 2020, I cannot wait to check it out!
The best part of USJ has to be the Halloween Horror Nights every evening from early September to early November including scary zombie walks with themes ranging from clown zombies, toxic zombies, pirates zombies, tribal zombies, cute zombies, mutant zombies, punk zombies, prisoner zombies! You'll find yourself fending off hordes of zombies.
An entrance ticket to the park starts at 7400 yen but prices do vary from day to day but I highly recommend you buy the express pass online to avoid long waiting lines.
Also, try to visit during the low season, around January and February and my final tip; arrive 1 hour before opening to get the most out of your day at USJ but go on a weekday since weekends are insanely crowded.
#osaka #usjREAL Mario Kart in Tokyo Guide: 10 TipsReformatt Travel Show2019-01-01 | This is my REAL LIFE Mario Kart in Tokyo strategy guide with 10 TIPS for your first Mario Kart adventure on the streets of Japan. This video covers costs, attractions (Gundam Robot, Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower), the courses, the dangers and other important details. Subscribe to my channel ► bit.ly/2aeuh9b for weekly videos!
First off, this is most important be sure to bring your passport, your driver's license and international driver's license, without these 3 pieces of ID they will not allow you to join the fun since the last thing you want being turned down at the door .
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An international driver's license can be simply purchased at your local road assistance office because if you are pulled over, the Japanese police will require the international license to translate your foreign license.
Also, watch the instructional video at the Maricar shop and ask your instructor as many questions.
If you have never cosplayed before than this will be a great first experience into the wonderful world of Japanese cosplay, just make sure to act out your character.
Some of the main attractions you will see on these courses are the gigantic Gundam robot, the famous Akihabara district, cross the rainbow bridge (not to be confused with the rainbow road from the mario kart games), the Tokyo tower in all its glory which is another great spot for selfies, you will also drive through famous Harajuku and Shibuya districts where you'll get lots of attention from friendly locals you and your friends will be the center of attention throughout the streets of Tokyo.
Be aware, in Tokyo they drive on the left side of the road if uncertain, just follow your group instructor closely just not too closely, you don't want to smash into them so use those brakes, or ebrake in worst case .
Depending on how much time you have inTokyo, you can select the 1, 2 or even 3 hour course with prices ranging from 2900 yen to 5300 yen and includes insurance, a costume and an instructor trust me, take the 3 hour tour because once you start you do not want to stop, there is just so much to see.
Now you may wonder is this dangerous? Well, maybe a little bit since helmets are optional and there is no seat belt, these go-karts are considered regular mopeds by Japanese traffic laws, just don't be a jackass and you'll be fine.
Another cool thing is the accessories rental option ranging from bananas to a Bluetooth speaker so you can blast songs from your favorite Mario Kart game.
Discounts!! Make sure to read all details on their website to avoid any misinterpretations.
Now if you did forget your international driver's license you can always go to VR ZONE Shinjuku to play the VR version of Mario Kart which is another incredible experience in Tokyo.
The IKA Center [イカセンター] is located on the 4th floor across the massive Shinjuku station.
There is no English menu which could be the reason why this place isn't as widely known. Squid fishing starts at 3400 yen, roughly 30 US dollars per catch. Our dinner included an entire squid, a big tempura portion and drinks which came to 9400 yen, about 82 US dollars for 3 people.
The red water in the squid tank reminded me of the famous ocean of blood scene from the Japanese anime; Evangelion.
Squids have jets to propel themselves and use it to squirt ink and the last thing you want is getting squid ink all over your clothes, that's why we jumped into a bunch of raincoats.
Catching your own squid isn't that hard, you simply hook it straight out of the tank. Next, the squid is brought to the kitchen and freshly cut up into sashimi.
They sealed off the dining area with a plastic cover to prevent water being squirted around the restaurant by the squids.
Immediately after preparation, the raw squid tentacles are served, so fresh the squid tentacles are still moving on your plate.
Once we received the fully sliced head we had to dip it in a thick sauce made from ground up squid organs.
In conclusion, the IKA Center in Tokyo is a very unique restaurant worth a visit, especially for the eccentrics among us!
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I had no expectations before driving down to Kaohsiung. This massive city on the southern tip of Taiwan is a tropical paradise with tons of fun things to do, delicious foods to eat and mingle with its friendly locals. After you watch my video I guarantee you will put Kaohsiung on your bucket list.
Kaohsiung is best known for the Dragon & Tiger pagodas located at the Lotus pond north of downtown, the most facinating thing is the zigzag pathway which is meant to deflect evil. Do make sure to enter through the dragon's mouth first and exit through the tiger's mouth to obtain good fortune. Afterwards, treat yourself to a massive shaved ice dessert at the Ice Bowl located at Binhua 1st Road.
Kick off the next day with a typical southern Taiwanese breakfast at Dandan Hamburger, famous for it delicious soup burger combo. I stayed at the massive 85 Sky Tower hotel on the 61st floor with mesmerizing views of Kaohsiung.
Cijin Island is located in front of Kaohsiung harbor, the largest harbor of Taiwan at which you can rent an electric buggy and cruise along its beautiful boulevard while making selfie stops at the Rainbow Church, giant sea shell and end your adventure with a lunch at the Windmill Station Sushi Restaurant.
At the Windmill Station Restaurant make sure to order the gigantic chirashi bowl of assorted fish with high-grade uni, unagi and tuna. Make sure to top it off with Kaohsiung waffles! On the way back to the Cijin Ferry, make stops at the Cijin dried fish market, Cihou fort for the best skyline view of Kaohsiung and Mazu shrine.
During the evening take the subway to Formosa Boulevard Station to admire world's largest glass art installation consisting of 4500 glass panels.
For night markets check out Ruifeng Night Market located just north of downtown Kaohsiung where you must try the Gua Bao with juicy pork belly, chicken on a stick stuffed with sticky rice and bizarre chocolate chicken for the ultimate night market experience.
To really venture out, go to OLD TAIWAN restaurant which is a themed 1950's Taiwanese restaurant with incredibly local dishes. The dishes truly tasted like they were cooked with love by grandma Taiwan, a great delicious alternative to night markets.
Kaohsiung has a fun and vibrant nightlife, for an epic night out check out bars; Black Dog, an expat bar and Brickyard for their underground dance off parties, foosball tables, pool tables and great local atmosphere. The best nightclubs in town are Muse Kaohsiung and LAMP Disco which often hosts all-you-can-drink parties with a young local crowd. Not much English is spoken at these nightclubs so be aware.
In conclusion, Kaohsiung made it to my Top 5 list of favorite cities in Asia. Most likely due to not having any expectations and being blown away by the tropical climate, delicious local dishes, friendly locals and fantastic parties. Kaohsiung, I shall return in the near future!
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Sadly, #Tainan is not popular with foreign tourists even though it is the oldest city in #Taiwan. Tainan became a top priority on my bucket list for the simple reason that it was found by the Dutch in 1624. The city is home to Dutch VOC fortresses Zeelandia and Provintia which were massive fortifications for its time. I visited Tainan to find the remnants of my ancestors since I am Dutch myself.
Tainan is known by the Taiwanese as the food mecca of the country due to its many locally grown produce, from epic mango shaved ice desserts to Chun Sui Tang - the original restaurant where bubble tea was invented but also its delicious beef noodle bowls called dandan noodles at Du Xiao Yue.
My first stop was the Dutch Fort Provintia where the Dutch VOC's (Dutch East India Company) administrative heart of Taiwan was located. I was blown away to learn that the foundation of all these Dutch forts was made with a mortar recipe containing crushed oyster shells, sugar and sticky rice since cement was hard to come by on the island.
In the evening I went for dinner on the ancient Shennon street which is gorgeous during the evening for its small historic shops and cozy atmosphere. At a local street restaurant I went all out and tried their bizarre local delicacy; grilled chicken butts. One place where you should definitely eat is Du Xiao Yue, the oldest noodle shop in Taiwan founded in 1895 and order the Dandan noodles! Alternatively, try their milk fish, rice eel and incredible fried shrimp rolls. Let's not forget about the delicious beef soup and beef tongue and Win Chang restaurant..
The highlight of my visit was Fort Zeelandia, a massive Dutch VOC fortress on the Anping peninsula which the Dutch held onto until 1662 when the Ming Dynasty sent Koxinga to take over Formosa (Taiwan's original name) and banish the Dutch. Fort Zeelandia showcases a huge collection of Dutch artifacts from that time period. If you want even more Dutch history, check out the Merchant House for many ancient Dutch maps and VOC ship scale models, additionally visit the incredible treehouse, a warehouse completely engulfed by nature.
My favorite object was the scale model of Fort Zeelandia, the sheer size was absolutely mindboggling. The Dutch were besieged by Koxinga for 9 months which left them with no other option than to surrender after which Taiwan became Chinese territory and the Dutch retreated back to Batavia in Indonesia, nowadays known as Jakarta.
Tainan doesn't really have a big nightlife, for good parties you'll have to go to either Taipei or Kaohsiung but luckily Tainan has one major nightclub called MUSE Tainan where I had a great time drinking and socializing with the locals. For just 700 NT ($25 USD) it was an all-you-can-drink party. It was a crazy experience seeing not many people at the bar even with it being an all-you-can-drink event, I guess the Taiwanese know their limits very well.
In conclusion, I had a fantastic time in Tainan and I will consider visiting Tainan in the near future to see what other great places this magical city has to offer so I can create another #TravelGuide for you guys!
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I went to Taiwan with no major expectations but let me tell you, the country, people, food and nature truly blew me away and now I understand why people consider it a hidden gem in Asia. I started my Taiwan adventure in Taipei, often called the food capital of Asia for its wide assortment of cuisines and unique themed restaurants including the prawn fishing restaurant where you'll be able to capture your own dinner but also the toilet restaurant where you can eat beef curry out of a toilet bowl.
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The best way to start your Taipei adventure is with an epic Taiwanese breakfast at Fu Hang Soy Milk, the most popular joint in town but do come early, lineups can grow very large. I ordered the deep-fried bread stick, egg pancake and a delicious cold soy milk soup. There is a good reason why locals wait hours in line to get this stuff.
One of the most incredible experiences in Taipei was getting a knife massage by knife massage practitioners who require to be vegetarian and meditate daily but don't worry the cleavers used are blunt, it is quite satisfying getting hammered by blunt metal to a point where I fell asleep from relaxation.
For ancient temples in Taipei, visit the breathtaking Longshan temple, also known as 'the meeting place of the gods' were you can witness daily rituals, offerings and many locals praying to the many deities.
One of the strangest foods I tried were the fermented duck eggs which were traditionally made by a mixture of lime, salt and ash turning the egg white base into a gelatin texture and the egg yolk green from fermentation, to my surprise, this was a delicious snack.
As a giant lover of seafood, the Addiction Aquatic Development fish market in Taipei is the ultimate destination. A high-end fish market with some of the best sashimi, grilled eel and other fish products I had ever tasted, a great spot for lunch!
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In conclusion, Taipei left a lasting impression on me to such an extent that I returned to Taipei a second time in less than a month time to record even more incredible footage of this mesmerizing city. If you are considering of visiting Asia, do NOT skip Taiwan.
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I often had no idea what kind of foods I was looking at, luckily I was with a bunch of friends to accompany me on this street food adventure. Since there are so many street food snacks available at these night markets you definitely want to starve yourself until you get here.
The food featured in the video; Hot Star Large Fried Chicken, Black Pepper Pork Bun, Oyster Omelette, Stinky Tofu, Duck Tongue, Douhua Dessert, Pig Blood Cake, Sugar Apple, Pork Belly Bao and Snake Skin Salad.
Night markets also offer a ton of fun street games from shooting BB guns to shrimp fishing. Make sure to visit a night market with a lot of friends for a hilarious evening.
My friends from the USA & Canada had a blast, we even tried the bizarre pig blood cake at the Tonghua night market costing only 30 NT or $1.00 USD. Pig blood cake rolled into peanuts and cilantro, a very odd flavour, definitely an acquired taste.
The Taiwanese street foods are so incredible cheap you just take a bit of everything you encounter and save the rest to snack on at your hotel or hostel.
My favorite Taiwanese street food item was the stinky tofy, althought the black pepper pork bun and pork belly bao came very close.
It is often difficult to locate these street foods in a country where no English street signs or shop signs are present. That's why I included a detailed map with the exact locations to find these street foods to make your life a bit easier.
Why: Asia's best street food, Taipei is the food capital of Asia
When: Open daily from late afternoon until midnight
Transportation: Take the MRT to the Shilin, Huaxi and Tonghua night markets
Tip: Save your appetite during the day to munch out hard at night!
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The best place to view Taipei 101 and the city of Taipei from is the elephant mountain, a long, tiring and very steep hike up crazy stairways will result in a mesmeriing view. Please do climb the stairs in good physical condition especially on a hot hummid day in summer. There were a few occassions on which I almost fainted due to exhaustion.
Elephant mountain is quite the tourist spot, everyone loves to take inspiring selfies and photos on this special rock due to the epic views. Sadly, I didn't visit at night but from what I've seen you can make some spectaculer photos with the sun hitting the Taipei 101 tower just before dusk.
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The massive beehive in the top of the building is a wind demper which prevends building movement up to 40% during a typhoon or earthquake, the building will sway from side to side during these events but stabilized by the demper, I included a few clips of these events in my video.
Taipei 101 architectural design is very fascinating, some have suggested it looks like bamboo or Chinese pegodas even though the designers claim it to represent a blossoming flower. Taipei 101 is definitely worth to visit but only on a clear and sunny day.
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The duck tongue was very strange, I felt like I was french kissing a duck while eating it, the meat is actually really good.
It was a lot of fun trying and reviewing all these unique pieces of duck, my favorite part being the duck liver, it was nice, soft and creamy.
If you are a big fan of duck, do not miss this unique duck experience at the Ximending shopping district.
What is the craziest food you've ever eaten? Please share your experience.
Thanks for all your support, rating the video and leaving a comment is always appreciated!Toilet Restaurant in Taiwan | Can you handle it?Reformatt Travel Show2018-05-14 | On today's menu; eating crappy meatballs, poop ice cream and a beef curry served in a toilet bowl at the bizarre Modern Toilet Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan. Subscribe to my channel ► bit.ly/2aeuh9b for weekly videos!
Find out if this food is delicious or destroys your appetite. The Modern Toilet Restaurant is one of the most unique restaurants to visit in Taiwan, definitely add this place to your things to do list for Taipei.
The beef curry meal was 290 NT, around $10 USD and the crappy meatballs were 250NT, around $8.50 USD. It may be a bit on pricey side but an unforgettable experience.
Do not forget to checkout their actual toilet, it is pretty hilarious.
What is the most crazy restaurant you have ever visited? Please share your experience.
Thanks for all your support, rating the video and leaving a comment is always appreciated!Deadly? Drinking Snake Venom in TaiwanReformatt Travel Show2018-05-08 | Is drinking snake venom deadly? Let's find out at the snake restaurant at the Huaxi night market in #Taipei, Taiwan. #Huaxi is loaded with the craziest street food you will ever encounter. I came here specifically to try snake venom, snake blood and snake skin salad at the famous snake alley where you can even find turtle soup. Subscribe to my channel ► bit.ly/2aeuh9b for weekly videos!
Ordering snake is considered quite normal here in Taiwan like ordering a lobster in the west, snake venom shots are suppose to provide many health benefits.
What exactly are these shots exactly?
- Snake bile - Snake wine - Snake venom - Chinese medicine - Ginseng - Snake capsules - Snake blood
I was quite confused about the special drinking process so I got some assistance, snake venom tasted like a shot of Greek ouzo.
Now you may wonder, how can you drink snake poison and not die? Well, this snake venom is non lethal, drinking snake wine is essentially harmless since snake venom is made up of proteins, these proteins are unfolded and made inactive by the alcohol.
There have been reports of people experiencing a temporary low level of paralysis but it made me slightly dizzy like I was briefly on heavy chemicals but that could also have been the adrenaline boost.
Thanks for all your support, rating the video and leaving a comment is always appreciated!5 Things to do in Jiufen, TaiwanReformatt Travel Show2018-05-01 | Jiufen is considered the most iconic village of #Taiwan due to it being an unique mountain village that was used in the past as a gold mining town. Subscribe to my channel ► bit.ly/2aeuh9b for weekly videos!
Nowadays, #Jiufen is a popular tourist attraction and quite legendary for its stunning scenery from the A-mei tea house. The A-mei tea house is perhaps the best known attraction in Jiufen, rumor goes it was featured in Ghibili's Spirited Away (Anime movie) by Hayao Miyazaki.
Since Jiufen is an hour drive east of the capital Taipei, you may want to make Jiufen a day trip with a possible stop at Keelung city. In Jiufen I recommend you start with the Jiufen Old Street which is a market street with many food vendors selling delicious treats like stinky tofu, almond drinks, fish balls and peanut ice cream wraps.
These are my 5 Things to do in Jiufen:
1. Jiufen Old Street 2. Stinky Tofu 3. Almond Drink 4. Peanut Ice Cream Wrap 5. A-Mei Tea House #Ghibli
Make sure you visit Jiufen in good physical condition since the stairways can be very steep so do not forget a good pair of running shoes. It could also rain a lot so an umbrella is highly recommended.