3 Days Before We Leave

Hi everyone!

It is now 3 days before we depart for Asia. We begin in Japan, and have decided to skip Seoul in favour of spending more time in Vietnam. The plan is to begin in Tokyo, see Kyoto and Osaka, and then fly from Osaka to Beijing. We will then spend about a month in China. We have a rough itinerary, but these things always change. We will then spend some time in Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Packing is going well, though every travel advice website I can find advises that we should pack less than we will be packing, and in smaller bags than we will be bringing. Having never embarked on a trip of this nature (in Europe one can manage large bags without too much trouble) we will see whether the bags will prove to be too cumbersome. I have a feeling that they will in fact prove somewhat problematic, but I think that in the end we will be glad to have the space.

Flights from Osaka to Beijing are very expensive, and we are planning to speak with the people at the hostels and/or a Japanese travel agent in order to find the best deal. Suggestions are always welcome.

I can't wait to start posting pictures in order to liven up this page!

Thanks for reading.