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Culture & Etiquette

Customs, language, and how to travel respectfully.

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Onsen Etiquette for First-Timers: Tattoos, Towels, and the Bath Order

What to do (and not do) in a Japanese onsen — tattoo rules, the towel routine, washing order, and what mixed-bath options exist for foreigners.

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Traveloonie Team
⏱ 7 min
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Why Japan Is Still Cash-Heavy (And How to Survive With Just an IC Card)

Japan's payment landscape in 2026 — where cash still rules, what IC cards (Suica, Pasmo, Welcome Suica) actually do, and how to avoid awkward stand-offs at the konbini counter.

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Traveloonie Team
⏱ 6 min
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Traveling Vietnam with Young Kids: A Family Survival Guide

Vaccines, pacing, hotels, food, transport, and connectivity — everything you wish you'd known before flying Vietnam with kids under 10.

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Vincent Pham
⏱ 11 min
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Vietnamese Culture & Etiquette: 15 Things Every Traveler Should Know

From chopstick rules to temple dress codes — the cultural norms that will make your Vietnam trip smoother and more respectful.

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Traveloonie Team
⏱ 7 min