Truly Expat Travel
Truly Expat Travel Podcast brings you the world's best travel destinations through conversations with expats who've made foreign countries their home. Discover hidden gems, local insider tips, and authentic travel experiences you won't find in guidebooks.
Each episode features expats sharing their favourite destinations, secret spots, cultural insights, and practical travel advice from cities and countries across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. From weekend getaways to bucket list adventures, food scenes to cultural experiences, our guests reveal what makes their adopted homes special.
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• Insider tips for popular and off-the-beaten-path destinations
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• Practical advice for international travel and living abroad
• Real stories from expats around the world
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Truly Expat Travel
Tokyo Christmas
Episode 23: Christmas in Tokyo: Blaise & Tanisha Share Why they love Japan
This Week's Chat
This week, I'm chatting with Blaise Barnes and Tanisha Hall about experiencing Christmas in Tokyo! We dive into what makes Tokyo shopping so special during the holidays, the best seasonal foods you absolutely need to try, and why their Disney experience didn't quite live up to expectations. They share their most memorable meal at Tokyo's best restaurant, the mesmerising world of teamLab Borderless, and whether Harry Potter World is worth the hype.
What We Discussed
- Why Disneyland Tokyo disappointed them (and what to do instead)
- Racing through Tokyo streets on a real-life Mario Kart go-kart tour
- How celebrating New Year's in Tokyo was completely unexpected
The Highlights:
- Where to shop in Tokyo and why it is so unique
- Their unforgettable dining experience at Tokyo's best restaurant
- Immersive art at teamLab Borderless and the Harry Potter World experience
Practical Bits: Getting there, public transport and budget considerations
Mentioned in the episode
- TeamLab BorderLess
- Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo: making of Harry Potter
- Tokyo Disneyland
- Mario Kart Experience
Helpful Articles
- Tokyo 7 day Itinerary - The Ultimate Adventure
- Top things to do in Tokyo - A guide to Must see attractions
- 5 Must do Activities - For first timers in Tokyo
- Unearthing Tokyo and it's hidden gems
- Best Day Trips from Tokyo
Next Week
I'll be chatting with Debra De Reeper about her Christmas in Bruges - you won't want to miss her stories about cobble stones and Christmas markets.
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