Comments from Happy to Wander (Travel Tips & Inspo)

“Home to the world's largest collection of Van Gogh's works. Vlogger suggests bringing tissues as the life story exhibit can be emotional.”

“A massive street art museum in an old shipyard. Look for the giant Anne Frank mural outside before entering.”

“The best spot to photograph the famous dancing houses of Amsterdam, right outside the Central Station.”

“One of the city's prettiest neighborhoods, perfect for wandering through boutiques and charming residential canals.”

“A solemn but essential visit to the building where Anne Frank wrote her diary while hiding from the Nazis.”

“A picturesque area within the Jordaan filled with quirky shops and businesses housed in original canal homes.”

“A hidden Middle Ages courtyard located below street level. It offers a peaceful escape from the busy surrounding city.”

“The largest daily market in Europe, located in De Pijp. Excellent for fresh stroopwafels and affordable local snacks.”

“A fascinating secret Catholic church built into the top floors of a canal house. Vlogger highly recommends the audio guide.”

“The city's largest and most popular park. Great for biking, walking, and dog spotting during any time of year.”

“A gorgeous rooftop bar at the DoubleTree by Hilton. Perfect for a sunset cocktail with a panoramic view of the city.”

“The national museum of the Netherlands. Vlogger recommends visiting the hidden library and seeing the 8,000+ pieces of art.”

“The vlogger shows Shibuya Crossing multiple times, highlighting it as a busy shopping and nightlife area, especially at night and in the rain. She advises against having overly built-up expectations for it as it's essentially a large crosswalk.”

“The vlogger shows the Imperial Palace grounds, noting its historical significance and green spaces, and mentions that tours open up at 5 AM on the first day of the month preceding the tour date.”

“The vlogger shows the bustling Ameyoko market in Ueno, highlighting it as a vibrant area with lots of shops and food stalls.”

“The vlogger shows the iconic Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, mentioning it's gorgeous at night with its illuminations and fewer crowds.”

“The vlogger shows the famous 3D cat billboard in Shibuya, noting it as a cool visual attraction within the bustling area.”

“The vlogger stayed at the gorgeous Hotel Indigo Shibuya for half of her trip, praising its amazing views and proximity to iconic sites and shopping, though noting it was very busy and congested.”

“The vlogger stayed in a quieter part of Ueno for the second half of her trip, finding it perfect with lots to see nearby, quiet walks back to the hotel, and easy walkability to Asakusa and Akihabara.”

“The vlogger mentions Ginza as an area for upscale vibes with luxury shopping.”

“The vlogger mentions Marunouchi as an area for upscale vibes with luxury shopping.”

“The vlogger shows Akihabara at night, highlighting its vibrant atmosphere with many bright billboards and shops, and mentions visiting a multi-story arcade there.”

“The vlogger recommends trying Tsukemen, also known as dipping noodles, where chilled noodles are served separately to the broth and dipped in before slurping.”

“The vlogger recommends trying Soba noodles, made of buckwheat, which she found very satisfying to slurp.”

“The vlogger recommends trying Monjayaki, a thin batter pancake cooked on a griddle with various fillings, which she describes as a thinner and gooier version of Okonomiyaki.”

“The vlogger showed this location as a green space within Tokyo, highlighting its beauty.”

“The vlogger recommends trying Fukagawa Meshi, a clam rice dish cooked with clams and broth.”

“The vlogger recommended staying in Ueno for its quiet atmosphere and easy walkability to places like Asakusa and Akihabara, noting the pandas in the park.”

“The vlogger visited the Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe by Ueno Park, finding it 'kind of weird' with cute plushies but coffee from a self-serve machine.”

“The vlogger booked this hotel in a quieter part of Ueno for the second half of her trip, finding it perfect with lots to see nearby and a peaceful walk back.”

“The vlogger found Kojo Cafe, a retro cafe that felt like a step back in time, including open smoking.”

“This amazing department store near Shibuya Scramble houses the Shibuya Pokemon Center and offers a ton of cool shopping.”

“The vlogger visited Anakuma Cafe in Harajuku, where a fluffy bear serves coffee through a hole in the wall, which she found to be a fun and unique experience.”

“The vlogger visited this themed restaurant, which she chose after research suggested it had good food, and she was not disappointed by the experience.”

“The vlogger mentions Reissue, a cafe known for its crazy latte art, including 3D portraits of pets or any photo you show them.”

“The vlogger found this amazing hidden gem model railway bar tucked away on the third floor of a building, featuring an entire model train track with a mini Tokyo in the middle.”

“The vlogger describes Tachinomiya as a tiny pub where you literally drink and eat while standing, noting they can be very budget-friendly and quick.”

“This cafe is known for its crazy latte art, offering 3D portraits of pets or any photo customers provide.”

“The vlogger recommends Shinjuku Golden Gai for a unique, quintessentially Tokyo nightlife experience, describing it as a super small area with six narrow streets and over 200 tiny bars, each with its own vibe.”

“Mentioned as a tourist attraction, the vlogger showed a staircase that is a fan-named spot.”

“The vlogger visited this famous statue, noting it as an iconic meeting spot in Shibuya.”

“This cool rooftop oasis in the middle of the city offers green space, outdoor activities like beach volleyball, and pop-up bars.”

“The vlogger showed this bridge illuminated at night, suggesting it's a popular spot to visit for a peaceful experience after dark.”

“The vlogger mentioned this temple is gorgeous at night with its illuminations, suggesting it's a great time to visit to avoid crowds.”

“The vlogger shows the Asahi Beer Hall with its distinctive golden flame, mentioning it as a cool alternative viewpoint in the city.”

“The vlogger shows the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center, noting it has a pretty cool rooftop view of the city and the surrounding area.”

“The vlogger mentions Tokyo Dome and expresses regret about not having time for a baseball game, noting it's a super fun activity locals love.”

“The vlogger shows batting cages where her partner went and 'chummed it up with some locals,' highlighting it as a fun non-touristy activity.”

“The vlogger shows Kabukicho at night, noting it's generally safe but advises looking out for touts who might lure tourists into overpriced bars.”

“The vlogger mentions Kappa-Bashi Kitchen Street as a place where kitchenware can be found much more affordably than at Don Quijote.”