With its reputation as being one of the most expensive countries for travel, a trip to Japan might seem like a wallet-busting pipe-dream. However, while Japan certainly isn’t as cheap as other Asian destinations such as Thailand or Cambodia, visiting Japan on a budget is totally doable — it just takes some extra planning and research.

In fact, on my recent visit to Japan, I found that the prices were overall on par with many destinations in the United States. It may not be super cheap, but you can easily tailor your trip to suit your budget.

How To Visit Japan On A Budget

Saving Money on Transportation

Since purchasing my 13′ camper, I’ve spent hours researching everything I need to make my trips easy and safe.  Safety and comfort is number one when purchasing a small travel trailer, so don’t forget these items on your next trip!

15 Travel Trailer Must-Haves For Your Safety & Comfort

Trailer Lock

If you’re parking your camper anywhere it could get stolen, the first thing you’ll want to purchase is a lock. Coupler locks prevent someone from hooking your trailer up to their car and pulling it away. While these are necessary, it’s not the only lock you will need. Read below to learn about hitch locks and wheel locks as an added safety measure.

Hitch Lock

As a newbie to towing, I was not aware that I needed to actually lock the hitch to my tow vehicle. This is imperative when towing your trailer, but also necessary if you leave your hitch to your car when you’re not towing. Apparently hitch theft is a thing!

Wheel Locks

Again, unfortunately theft is prevalent with these small travel trailers, so unless your trailer is in a locked garage or behind a gate on your property, I suggest investing in a wheel lock. This one is a boot for your trailer wheel, which stops anyone from being able to tow your trailer away. This, combined with a coupler lock will deter most thieves.

Badakhshan, Afghanistan

I spent 2-weeks exploring the remote mountains of Afghanistan on a backpacking trip. Not your typical vacation destination, but one of my favorite travel experiences to date. Here’s a glimpse of the beauty of Afghanistan.

Matera, Italy

Matera is one of the coolest places we visited in Italy. An ancient town made of caves, carved into the side of a ravine! Here are some tips for cool things to do in Matera.

The town of Matera, Italy has a long and fascinating history. And I mean loooong.

It is one of the oldest continually inhabited settlements in the world, estimated to be settled in the 10th millennium BC (that’s about 10,000 years ago!). And sporadically settled for another 400,000 years before that…