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Hello, how old were you when you started you’re blog ? I am 21 and thinking of starting a travel blog myself because I have such a passion for it. Also, I am not the best at English grammar/ spelling and was wondering do you have someone read over you’re post before posting it?
This is our first time we were planning 3 days in tokyo and 3 in either kyoto or osaka not sure which one will be beneficial with kids pls let me know which places we can visit in tokyo and kyoto/osaka
Hi, you can take a look at my Kyoto/Osaka Itinerary:
https://girleatworld.net/category/destination/asia/japan/
Or my tokyo post:
https://girleatworld.net/tokyo-itinerary-first-time-visitor/
Hi Lin,
I just found your blog while planning a trip to Japan for me and my daughters (Kyoto, Osaka, Tokyo). Your blog has been exactly what they would enjoy doing so thanks for putting so much into it. We can’t wait to visit in the spring. I noticed your nail art and wondered if there is a place that does that in Tokyo that you can recommend? Or are they easy to find on our own?
Looking forward to using your itineraries.
Thanks!
Hi mel,
My name is jane smith, me and family of 3 kids (5,5 and 12yr old) planning to have a holiday for 7 days in japan ,main purpose is disney land for kids .Can you advice me what else we can do as the older one want to experience bullet train pls advice
You blog is really good and very informative
Regards
Js
Hi Jane. Are you only staying in Tokyo? if so, and if you’re flying into Narita Airport, then your best bet on riding a bullet train is probably the Narita Express. Otherwise you won’t get on bullet train if you’re just in Tokyo since it’s mostly for long distance travel. If you’re going to Kyoto and Osaka too, then you can take the bullet train to those destinations from Tokyo.
Thanks mel
This is our first time we were planning 3 days in tokyo and 3 in either kyoto or osaka not sure which one will be beneficial with kids pls let me know which places we can visit in tokyo and kyoto/osaka
Regards
Js
I’m really interested when and how you went about starting your food writing. I have been wanting to get in travel writing and as a single girl; it’s seems very hard to travel solo.! Do you have tips or ways to take for first trip with a group??
Btw Cool insta
Hello there,
I am from India and your huge fan and follows you on instagram regularly. I want to travel the the world, explore different countries, food, languages, cultures, histories, people but was never able to make a decision. I am hugely inspired by you and want to work and travel with you. Please give me a chance to full fill my dream of travelling the world with my inspiration and real life hero.
Hello there,
I enjoyed your blog about Japan. Seems very informative and helpful. One question for you. Did you have any issues with Klook? I just purchased the bus passes through Klook and now I’m seeing the bad reviews. Please advise. Anything helps.
Hey Nadia, I had no issues with Klook, but do read on individual reviews of the activities you are booking, since each activity is run by different operator!
Hallo kak melissa,
Saya Azalia, Program studi Usaha Perjalanan Wisata di Politeknik Negeri Bandung akan mengadakan Acara “Kompetisi Pariwisata Indonesia” dan kami sedang mencari pembicara untuk talkshow di acara ini. Boleh saya minta kontak whatsapp nya untuk membicarakan lebih lanjut?
Hello Melissa!
I am Kristina.
I read about your post to Rinjani. After reading it, I felt a sense of relief honestly as it will be my first time in this coming May. May i know if you need to book in advance for this package and porter or could we do it over there?
Thank you!
Dear Girleatworld,
I am thinking of starting a food blog or instagram. I want it to be accessible to anyone, and cheap. I like instagram because of that, and am wondering what you do to make a good feed on instagram and gain followers. But, food blogs are so cool! What platform would you recommend for a free-cheap blog? Also, if you have any other advice,(like deciding a name) that would be a huge help!
Thank you,
Charlotte Wolford
hi, im doing a project on you for school, I was wondering if I could had an interview over Facebook or something just to get help & more cool information about you?
Just watched the episode on Netflix. Awesome. We have Canta Rana on our to do list and I’d love to try the dishes you had. Do you have the names of the dishes you ate there? Thanks!
hello gorgeous im back with the wonder blog , i dont know if you have heard of it but its an interview where a few selected ladies get questioned by me about themselves their experiences and views on almost everything and the whole interview gets published on my blog, so i was wondering if i could ask the wonder herself to help me out?
Im kris from the Wonder Blog and i would love to interview you if my proposal sounds interesting to you mam
Hi
I watched your episode on Sydney …the references to Australia having a basis from Convict food is really insulting to me…and the laughs..really ??? Why try to establish an untruth ? Did Australia require asian people to bring it food.?? Why were all the European background restaurants and sea food restaurants ? Sydney is a huge melting pot of people from every country in the world…please be careful of creating racism towards Australians.
Hello
My name is Brenda. My husband and I have been inspired by your blog in the sense that we decided to try a new dish from around the world each week at our dinner table 🙂 YUM!!
On a more less related note… And simple out of envy… I was wondering where you purchase your simple elegant dresses you have worn on your trip to Tokyo and Milan
Thank you for your interesting and delicious blog!
Cheers
Bren
Hi Melissa
My name is LEI Shijie from China and I’m a director from a Chinese tv show called Day Day Up. We are going to produce a program at the end of this month. The theme is about Ice Cream. We have seen many beautiful photos on your webiste and instagram. We think your unique experience on trip and food would contribute a lot to our show. So that we want to invite you to China to our show. I wonder if your are interested in it and I can also send you more information about our show later so that you can have a deeper understanding of our show.
Thanks in advance and look forward to your reply.
Regards
Lei
Hi Melissa
My name is LEI Shijie from China and I’m a director from a Chinese tv show called Day Day Up. We are going to produce a program at the end of this month. The theme is about Ice Cream. We have seen many beautiful photos on your webiste and instagram. We think your unique experience on trip and food would contribute a lot to our show. So that we want to invite you to China to our show. I wonder if your are interested in it and I can also send you more information about our show later so that you can have a deeper understanding of our show.
Thanks in advance and look forward to your reply.
Regards
Lei
Just watching the German report from Berlin. Great show overall. I like the idea of reporting on different foods and some of the tips and hints throughout the show. However, one thing that was terrible was the back ground music throughout the show. It was southern Bavarian music not heard, played or listened to in the north. German people are very musically talented and have great music, but the music is very regional. A suggestion for future shows, play music in the background which would be played in the region you are reporting on. Minor thing, but somewhat important. Great show, keep it up! 🍻
Hey Ingo, thanks for the message but this blog is not related to the GirlEat World tv show. We just happen to have the same name!
hey bee,
not sure if you know but you were featured on main russian news site lenta.ru
http://lenta.ru/photo/2015/06/12/travelfood/#0
Thanks for letting me know!
Hi Melissa, how did you finance the trip ? You had some sponsors ?
TY
Hi Chiara, most of the time (99%) it’s funded entirely by my savings 🙂 If it’s a sponsored trip, I would note it otherwise on my blog / instagram post. As of today (June 3) I have only gone on one sponsored trip to Australia!
Sorry 1 more question…did you get the Telstra Prepaid 30AUD starter pack?
Yeah I did, and I got the 2gb data plan with it (no voice calls)
Thanks!
Hi Melissa
My name is Lin from Singapore and I just stumbled upon your FB and blog while researching for my Darwin & Alice Spring trip this coming Aug. Glad to find an Asian and from Singapore some more that has just been to these 2 places recently! I always find the opinions or reviews from persons of similar heritage/race/age to suit my interests better compare to caucasians ;P So hope you do not mind me asking a couple of questions which I have not been able to find online so far.
Is network readily available in this 2 places especially in Uluru other than hotel or cafes that offer free wifi as I will also be taking the 3 days camping trip to see Ayers Rock? I am thinking of renting the wifi egg or portable wifi but not sure if there will be reception at all for me to receive wifi. Do you mind to share how do you have access to internet while there? Did you buy the local sim card?
Where did you stay while in Darwin and Alice Spring? – YHA?? Are they clean?
After my Uluru trip I will stay in Darwin for 5 nights – do you mind to share good and not so expensive places for meals? and any places to recommend us that we can visit or explore while in Darwin?
Thanks in advance and look forward to your reply.
Regards
Lin
Hey Lin, always happy to share!!
Network coverage – i got a local sim from Telstra from a guy from HWZ (email me if you want contact). Their coverage was pretty awesome! It was spotty throughout the national parks, but once you get to a campsite I had full reception. Also in remote areas some other people who had Optus and other network sometimes don’t have reception while my Telstra still gets 1-2 bars. In Ayer’s rock I had a little bit of problem when I was in the township (Yulara), but I could still get network at the town square and hotels area. The only complain I have is 2gb was not enough for 16 days for me, but I am a heavy data user. Free wifi was difficult to come across in Yulara / Uluru though… Even the coffee shops didnt have any.
Accomodation – Yes i stayed in YHA for both Darwin and Alice Springs (since I was sponsored by them) and I have no complaints. The Darwin one requires about 5 min walking to town, which i didn’t mind but there’s another more central hostel which I forgot the name (something backpackers). For Alice Springs YHA it was awesome all around, both location and cleanliness.
For things to do in Darwin – definitely explore the markets if you are there on a weekend. Mindil beach market is a must (thurs and sun), then there are Parap, Nightcliff and Rapid Creek (check their opening days). I visited the museum since it was free. You can also visit the crocosaurus museum (not free, but awesome if you want to get clear view of the crocs!) or the war museum (I didn’t have time).
Another tip for Darwin – you can pay $7 for all day bus pass. If you pay the $3 fare it’s also good for 2 hours of unlimited transport on the bus, not just a single fare!
Thanks a lot Melissa for e info n tips! Yes I would like the contact for the Telstra sim card please.
Any restaurant in Darwin that u can recommend too?
Hey Lin,
here is the SIM card contact: http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/travel-bazaar-346/prepaid-sim-overseas-trip-usa-china-india-europe-australia-jap-kr-mac-my-id-hk-th-tw-more-4656245.html
I didn’t really eat in a restaurant in Darwin so I don’t really have recs there