How about this. I reckon you're more of a wanker then the French. You've done nothing to prove otherwise.
I've been there and did not meet one that was more of a wanker than you, how about that.
How about this. I reckon you're more of a wanker then the French. You've done nothing to prove otherwise.
I've been there and did not meet one that was more of a wanker than you, how about that.
No, why?Are you French
Ok, Okinawa is a bunch of islands south of Japan, east of Taiwan.
The cheapest way might be to actually get there from hk/taiwan/shanghai.
I flew to Okinawa from Osaka and it took around 1 hour. I went with Skymark airline, it was the cheapest. Think of it as Jetstar of ANA. SKYMARK
One good things for aussies is that the place is the most Americanised of all of Japan thanks to the American base there. That's a big downside too in my opinion. But at least the language is not a problem. The main Okinawa island is quiet big and I hired a car for few days, went to one of the biggest aquariums in the world (2 hour drive from airport), they had 3 whale sharks there. It was pretty good and entrance was quiet cheap, around $18 for adult I think (terrible memory).
There are lots of beaches everywhere, I read bunch of reviews and used google maps satellite photos. Issue with the main island is, the best beaches are taken by the US army base and it causes a lot of issues with the locals.
After that I caught a JAL flight to small island even further south (about 40min flight) to Miyakojima. It's a great little island and I've stayed there for 4 days. Great for snorkelling and what it considered one of the best beaches in Japan.
I wish I had 1 more weeks time, I wanted to explore Irimote island, which is one of the largest covered Jungle islands and Ishigaki island. + lots more islands. Something to suit everyone's tastes. Best time to travel is August, but it will get busy. Other months are less busy, but you will get higher chance of typhoons.
I'm already planning a long trip next year
The reason why I went to Okinawa (even tho I didn't want to go because of the cost) is that my gf is Japanese and she insisted that we go there and I've caved in. I've to say, that I was very pleasantly surprised.
If you are serious about planning to go there, check this Why Okinawa?:Okinawa Story:Okinawa Japan -Official Travel and Tourism Information if you need more info, just send me a PM.
Here's some more photos (the ones with the sky very blue will be taken with polariser). The specific island is called Miyakojima. There are lots of other islands to choose from.
oioi, your posts about Okinawa are very interesting mate. I'm heading to Japan early September and pretty keen to check that place out.
I've been to Phi Phi a couple of times, absolutely love it, and if u reckon that place is better, well it's definitely caught my interest. Photos look great, that's for sure. I'll be looking into it I think. Ta brah.
Well, I just got back from Japan and with current exchange rates it's a steal.
Both have different atmosphere about them too. Since I'm getting old I prefer more laid back atmosphere, good service and hospitality. I recon both are worth checking out.
I'm thinking about going to Phi Phi again, simply because it's cheaper and it is on the way to Nepal (and that's will be mine final destination). Also I've been to Japan 6 times in a row and I want to do something different. Not to mention I want to eat some authentic thai food again.
Wife is pretty keen on Okinawa so looks like it's a goer for September. I'm looking forward to it. Thanks for the tip.
I like Long Beach on Phi Phi, stayed there both times. Planning to go again some time in the next couple of years. We had a beach front bungalow...the width of a footpath from the beach....so relaxing just snorkeling, floating and chillaxing in the ocean for several days.
Well, looks like end of April and start of May I will be heading to Nepal and after that Phi Phi/Krabi. Doing exactly what you did, snorkelling and floating.
Have you got any info on the bungalow? Sounds exactly what I'm after.
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