Kanazawa is a medium-sized historic city on Japan’s west coast that has quietly emerged as one of the country’s most rewarding travel destinations. Here, you can stroll through well-preserved samurai and geisha districts, eat fresh sushi at a centuries-old…
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Cascais, Estoril & Sintra: The Perfect Base for Exploring the Portuguese Riviera
Just a stone’s throw away from Lisbon lie Cascais and Estoril. Once sleepy fishing villages, they later grew into elegant summer retreats and golf paradises for the rich and famous – even James Bond has a history here. Throw…
Looking to combine your ski holiday with a unique music festival? Head to Davos in Switzerland near the end of March. That’s when The Davos Cover Festival takes place, which has world’s best tribute bands performing on different stages…
Visit Riemst, Belgium: The Ultimate Travel Guide for a Weekend in Limburg
Riemst is a peaceful rural municipality in the south of Belgian Limburg, tucked between Maastricht and Tongeren. Rolling hills, quiet villages, vineyards and scenic cycling and hiking routes define the landscape, but some of the most remarkable sights are…
Roppongi and Shinjuku are two of Tokyo’s liveliest nightlife districts. You can party through the night in both, but there’s a lot to discover for those who tend to head to bed a tad earlier as well: from atmospherically…
Odaiba is an artificial island in Tokyo Bay with some of the strangest attractions of the entire city on display: from psychedelic light installations and huge robots to a museum completely dedicated to unko. You’ll find out what that…
Shibuya & Shimokitazawa travel guide: from urban chaos to Tokyo boho vibes
Shibuya never sleeps. It’s one of Tokyo’s most lively neighbourhoods and Japan’s foremost fashion capital, blessed with a nightlife scene like no other. Barely a six-minute subway ride away, Shimokitazawa is its polar opposite: a relaxed, creative, bohemian enclave…
Harajuku Travel Guide: Tokyo’s Kawaii Fashion District Beyond Takeshita Street
Harajuku was once Tokyo’s premier counter culture neighbourhood: the place where the latest styles and subcultures were born. Today, parts of the area devolved into a spectacle mostly enjoyed by tourists, but away from the main draws, the original…
Akihabara: The Ultimate Guide to Tokyo’s Gaming and Anime Paradise
Akihabara is one of Tokyo’s craziest and most unique neighbourhoods, and the city’s main hub for anime, manga, gaming and otaku culture. Trot Op! took to the legendary streets of Electric Town and worked himself through every game center,…
Looking for the best Italian restaurants in Antwerp? Aching for a tasty plate of pasta, an exceptional pizza or a traditional dish by la mamma? Trot Op! explored the scene for you and came back with 27 authentic Italian…










