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Originally Posted by neverLift

Where did you go? How long?

Japan, 6 weeks

How was it?

Incredible, couldn't ask for a better first back-packing experience. Met tons of great people (stayed in hostels most of the time, occasionally a ryokan/inn) and the language barrier was a non-issue. I picked up some Japanese and everyone was extremely friendly and willing to help you out.

Would you do it again?

Yup, went a second time last year and am going again in 2017.

Recommendations on destinations? (I'm very open as long as it's female friendly)

I love travelling in Japan, and Europe is great as well (I'd recommend Germany if you're considering Switzerland). While they aren't as cheap as SE Asia, if you get a good deal on a flight (lately there have been some deals around $600-$800 round trip to Europe and Japan) and stay in hostels/AirBNB you can have a great experience. And without feeling like you're missing out on things/penny pinching too.

How much did the whole trip cost you?

For the 6-week trip, about $7000. But my flight was $1500 instead of the $700 I'm paying this next trip and that includes activities like Super GT, D1GP, renting a drift car in Ebisu.

When are you going next year? I'm going solo to Japan in April for two weeks, probably same deal you ended up jumping on.