DIY your ski trip to Whistler
Tired of drowning in powder in Japan? Head to world-renowned Whistler, Canada for an icy ski trip! J/K. Not really. + points for sheer size though.
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DIY guide: Self-drive Hokkaido (step by step instructions)
First time self-driving? Group or family trip? Then tourist-friendly, family-friendly Hokkaido should be one of your top choices for a self-drive holiday in Japan. Here’s a simple guide to planning your own self-drive trip.
Six day trip ski resorts near Sapporo
If you just want to see snow / play snow, you DO NOT need to go all the way to a large or “famous” ski resort as these require more time and effort to access. There are less well-known ski resorts less than one hour from Sapporo that you can visit on a day trip and have a fun snow experience.
Which ski resort in Japan?
Baffled at the numerous ski resorts in Japan? Just because you have “heard of it” does not make it the right choice for you. Here are some things to think about before picking a ski resort in Japan.
DIY your ski trip to NZ
For the absolute beginner, NZ is a good place to learn to ski/ride because all lessons are in English (as opposed to Japan or Korea), and reasonably priced. Apres-ski is also decent as there are shops, eateries and nightlife in ski towns such as Queenstown or Wanaka. NZ is a fabulous place for a road trip, so you even can combine skiing with sight-seeing or other adrenaline-pumping activities like bungee and skydiving.
DIY your ski trip to Niseko
Niseko is tourist-friendly and there is no need to go through an agent. Here’s a step by step guide to DIY ski Niseko trip- Where to stay, getting there, getting around, ski lessons, lift passes and gear rental.
Budgeting: 6D5N Ski Hokkaido (Club Med Sahoro vs. Niseko)
Club Med Sahoro (all inclusive) or DIY Niseko? Budgeting and pros/cons for those considering the 2 most popular Hokkaido skiing destinations.
Beyond Banality 