Kyoto. The city that always came to mind first when I dreamed of Japan. And yet, I was quite terrified that my expectations would be shattered by the rumours and, frankly, many, many articles, videos and social media posts about how crowded it was. How overtourism is destroying it, and how unpleasant it has become.I … Continue reading Day 1 in Kyoto – Exploring Gion & Ryokan stay →