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About Matthew Baxter
Matthew Baxter is a travel author living in Tokyo, the heart of Japan. Having traveled across the country for several years, without much money, he has built up an extensive knowledge of budget travel in the Land of the Rising Sun. He now writes professionally for several websites and publications, such as the Japan National Tourist Association, GaijinPot, Japan Visitor and All About Japan. Those heading to Taiwan should check out his new site, Taiwanna Travel.
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Blog postThe Lucky Art Crayon Factory (蜡藝蠟筆城堡) in Yilan is a ‘tourism factory’ that offers a number of fun and colorful experiences for kids. Lucky Art sells a range of body […]
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Blog postThe Yilan Cake Factory (宜蘭餅發明館) is a popular museum and factory in Yilan, best known for producing the ‘thinnest biscuit in the world’. The 0.1 cm thick biscuits are crispy […]
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Blog postXiangshan (象山), also known as Elephant Mountain, is the most popular hiking spot in central Taipei, due to its close proximity to Taipei 101. A city view that many consider […]
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Blog postThe Xinyi Shopping District (信義威秀商圏) houses the biggest collection of department store in Taipei, as well as one of its top attractions, the Taipei 101 Observavatory. High-end brands, as well […]
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Blog postKaohsiung International Airport (高雄國際機場) is the main international and domestic airport for Kaohsiung and southern Taiwan, and the second busiest in the country. It offers an array of destinations, including […]
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Blog postThe Red House (西門紅樓) is an award winning cultural institution known for showing off arts, crafts and souvenirs produced by locals, as well as being a hotspot for both traditional […]
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Blog postStudying Chinese in Taiwan is an excellent way to learn more about the country, gain a rich understanding of its culture and history, as well as gain a highly useful […]
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Blog postThe Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall (國立國父紀念館) is a major historical site in central Taipei, commemorating Dr. Sun Yat-sen. The founder of the Republic of China, Taiwan’s official name, it was […]
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Blog postAlaobie Park (嗄嘮別公園), also written as Shalaobie Park in English, is hillside park near Beitou Hot Spring known for its seasonal colors. A wonderfully colorful tourist spot in the flower […]
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Blog postThe Northeast Day Pass gives travelers unlimited use of local trains with Taiwan Railways between Ruifang and Toucheng stations on one calendar day. Tourist attractions along the way include Jiufen, […]
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Blog postAre you also planning to visit Taiwan on your travels? It’s an amazing place, with fascinating culture and delicious food like in Japan, but most importantly it’s much cheaper! I’ve just launched my new site, called Taiwanna Travel. It’s full of super useful guides for the best places in Taiwan. Check out this new TaiwanContinue reading "Announcing Taiwanna Travel"
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Blog postRecently Japan Wireless got in touch with me, and wondered if I’d like to try out their popular wifi box. Always looking for a deal, I thought I’d give it a go! I have always been a sceptic of these devices, worried that they might be unnecessary and expensive, but I was pleasantly surprised withContinue reading "Trying out the Japan Wireless wifi box"
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Blog postMerry Christmas everybody! Now that my exclusivity period is over on Amazon, I’m happy to announce that Super Cheap New Zealand is now available on all the ebook platforms! Whether you use Google Play or Kobo, iTunes or a Nook, you can find Super Cheap New Zealand 😀 Please use the links below to getContinue reading "Super Cheap New Zealand out now on Kobo, iTunes, Barnes & Noble and Google Play"
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Blog postGuest post by John Blagys (Hakuba.com) Japan is a powder paradise and while the resorts in Hokkaido may have caught the world’s eye, you don’t have to leave Honshu to chase your powder dreams. Here are 4 resorts that you can visit on the Super Cheap and all easily accessible from Tokyo. The Hakuba Valley,Continue reading "Enjoy a super cheap trip to Honshu this winter"
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Blog postAfter months and months of writing, editing and getting it out to the bookstores, my latest book, Super Cheap New Zealand, is finally out! It’s the ultimate companion for a budget holiday in Middle Earth. It’s my fourth book, and I hope it continues my success as a self-published author. It’s challenging doing it allContinue reading "Super Cheap New Zealand is out now!"
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Blog postAutumn is one of the best times to come to Japan. Unlike the week or two that each area has cherry blossoms in full bloom, the autumn leaves stay bright for longer. It makes traveling much easier as you don’t have to worry too much about leaves changing sooner or later if the weather makesContinue reading "Japan Autumn leaves forecast for 2019"
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Blog postInterested in my upcoming Super Cheap New Zealand guidebook? Well here is a sneak peak 😀 It’s going to be out soon, on September 25th. What do you think? Please let me know on Facebook or Twitter!
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Blog postDelighted to announce that my New Zealand travel guide, Super Cheap New Zealand, is set for release on September 25th! What do you think of the cover? Please let me know on Facebook! It’s been an incredible ride making it, but I’m so happy with the result. Like my best-selling Japan book, it’ll be aContinue reading "Announcing Super Cheap New Zealand!"
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Blog postAnother review is in for Super Cheap Hokkaido! This time John at well-known blog Japan Australia has written a review of the book. Please have a read and share with your friends 🙂 I currently have a few deals on for my Japan guidebooks, so please have a look at my guidebooks page to seeContinue reading "Japan Australia reviews Super Cheap Hokkaido"
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Blog postAnn, a well-known social media influencer over at Petite Diaries, has just posted her review of my new book, Super Cheap Hokkaido. It’s always amazing when people like Ann take the time to review a book of yours, so it made my day to see it! Please check out Ann’s review here and help outContinue reading "Another review out for Super Cheap Hokkaido!"
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Titles By Matthew Baxter
Super Cheap Japan is the ultimate budget travel guide to Japan, full of the most useful, up-to-date information for a cheap holiday in Japan. With extensive tax-free shopping, crazily discounted train passes and an unbelievable exchange rate, Japan is the place to spend your next holiday. Unlike other guides, this book shows you exactly how, where and when you can save money. Go shopping for $4 clothes in Tokyo, enjoy inexpensive hikes in Nikko, or visit Kyoto’s beautiful shrines and gardens on the cheap; all with this super helpful guide.
Inside the Super Cheap Japan guide book:
- Budget food - eat for only a few dollars with comprehensive listings of low-cost restaurants, takeouts, supermarkets and more
- Budget shopping - 100-yen ($1) and 300-yen ($3) shops, cheap variety stores, free sample hotspots, tax-free shopping, discount passes and coupons
- Highlights and itineraries based on the best discount train or bus passes, so you can keep your wallet happy while still having an amazing holiday
- Hidden treasures - walking and cycling routes to cut down on train fares, cheap side trips and free alternatives to crowded, overpriced spots
- Essential help for budget travelers - expert travel tips, free tours, simple to understand directions, translations for places that don’t have English support
- Train and bus passes - local, regional and national passes, and info on how to use them for additional savings at tourist hotspots
- Cheap accommodation - the best and cheapest capsule hotels, net cafes, overnight spas, hostels and campsites
- Guides to spots such as Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima, Mt Fuji, Miyajima, Himeji Castle, Kobe, Yokohama, Kamakura, Nikko and Hakone, as well as great off-the-beaten-track places nearby
What's new in this 2nd edition?
- Updates on attractions, accommodation, shops, restaurants and much more
- New, highly detailed color maps for budget travelers, making it even easier to get around
- More transportation passes and updated information on the Japan Rail Pass
- More itineraries, to make planning as stress free as possible
- New chapters, such as for the Toyosu Fish Market and Yanaka
Super Cheap Japan is perfect for backpackers, budget travelers, families on a tight budget, students and those who are new to Japan. Get the most out of this amazing country, without burning a hole in your wallet!
Inside the Super Cheap Hokkaido guide book:
• Budget food - comprehensive listings of low-cost restaurants, take-outs, cheap roadside stations and supermarkets, so you’ll always be able to eat on the cheap
• Budget shopping - 100 yen ($1) shops, how and where to go tax-free shopping, all the best attraction discounts and free sample hotspots
• Color maps for budget travelers, making it easy and stress-free to get around
• Highlights and itineraries for those with a rental car or people using discount train passes, so you can keep costs down while exploring all across Hokkaido
• Essential help for budget travelers - free tours, simple to understand directions, simplified transportation maps and basic Japanese phrases to help you get better prices on your trip
• Cheap accommodation - the best and cheapest hostels, family-friendly hotels, campsites, mountain lodges, capsule hotels and net cafes
• Guides to Sapporo, Niseko, Furano, Otaru, Biei, Hakodate, Matsumae Castle, the Daisetsuzan National Park, Lake Mashu, Shiretoko National Park, Abashiri and much more
The Super Cheap Hokkaido travel book is perfect for backpackers, budget travelers, families on a tight budget, students and those who are new to Hokkaido. Explore this spectacular island while keeping your bank balance happy!
Also consider Super Cheap Japan (ISBN 978-1-9998100-0-9) for a guide to Japan’s highlights on the main island of Honshu and Super Cheap Tokyo (ISBN 978-1-9998100-5-4) for the capital and Kanto region.
Super Cheap Japan is the ultimate budget travel guide to Japan, full of the most useful, up-to-date information for a cheap holiday in Japan. With extensive tax-free shopping, crazily discounted train passes and an unbelievable exchange rate, there has never been a better time to visit. Unlike other guides, this book shows you exactly how, where and when you can save money. Go shopping for $4 clothes in Tokyo, enjoy inexpensive hikes in Nikko, or visit Kyoto’s beautiful shrines and gardens on the cheap; all with this super helpful guide.
Inside the Super Cheap Japan guide book:
- Budget food - eat for only a few dollars with comprehensive listings of low-cost restaurants, takeouts, supermarkets and more
- Budget shopping - 100 yen ($1) shops, free sample hotspots, tax-free shopping, discount passes and coupons
- Color maps for budget travelers, making it super easy to get around
- Highlights and itineraries based on discount train or bus passes, so you can keep your wallet happy while still having an amazing holiday
- Train and bus passes - local, regional and national passes, and info on how to use them for additional savings at tourist hotspots
- Hidden treasures - walking and cycling routes to cut down on train fares, cheap side trips and free alternatives to crowded, overpriced spots
- Essential help for budget travelers - expert travel tips, free tours, simple to understand directions, translations for places that don’t have English support
- Cheap accommodation - the best and cheapest capsule hotels, net cafes, overnight spas, hostels, campsites and more
- Guides to Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima, Mt Fuji, Miyajima, Himeji Castle, Kobe, Yokohama, Kamakura, Nikko, Hakone, Kansai, Kanto, as well as great off-the-beaten-track places nearby
This book is perfect for backpackers, budget travelers, families on a tight budget, students and those who are new to Japan. Get the most out of this amazing country, without burning a hole in your wallet!
Super Cheap Tokyo is all you'll need for a budget holiday in Tokyo and the surrounding Kanto region. With a large choice of discount passes, tax-free shopping and an unbelievable exchange rate, now is the time to come! Unlike other Tokyo guides, this book shows you exactly how, where and when you can save money. Grab a traditional Japanese meal for $3, buy clothes in fashion heaven Harajuku for under $10, spend next to nothing on a day's hiking or relax in a free Japanese garden; it's all here in this easy-to-use travel guide.
Inside the Super Cheap Tokyo guide book:
- Budget food - comprehensive listings of low-cost restaurants, take-outs, supermarkets, so you'll never be lost for a cheap meal
- Budget shopping - 100 yen ($1) shops, free sample hotspots, how and where to go tax-free shopping, all the best attraction discounts and freebies
- Color maps for budget travelers, making it easy and stress-free to get around
- Highlights and itineraries based on discount subway and train passes, so you can keep costs down while exploring all across the region
- Tokyo's hidden treasures - walking routes via historic neighborhoods to cut down on train fares, inexpensive side trips and free alternatives to busy, overpriced spots
- Essential help for budget travelers - free tours, simple to understand directions, simplified transportation maps, translations for places that don't have English support and basic Japanese phrases to help you get better prices on your trip
- Cheap accommodation - the best and cheapest hostels, family-friendly hotels, capsule hotels, net cafes, overnight spas, campsites and more
- Guides to central Tokyo and the Imperial Palace, Harajuku, Shibuya, Akihabara, Asakusa, the Skytree, Odaiba, Shinjuku, Shin-Okubo, Ueno, Mount Fuji, Kamakura, Yokohama, Nikko, Hakone, Mount Takao, Mount Mitake, as well as many other highlights and off-the-beaten-track spots nearby
Based on the top-selling Super Cheap Japan guidebook (ISBN 978-1-9998100-0-9), this book is perfect for backpackers, budget travelers, families on a tight budget, students and those who are new to Tokyo. You'll have an amazing time, without blowing all your money away!
Inside the Super Cheap New Zealand guidebook:
• Budget food - eat for only a few dollars with comprehensive listings of low-cost restaurants, takeouts, supermarkets, free water fountain locations and more
• Budget shopping - dollar shops and discount megastore listings, plus information on which member cards to get to save even more
• Color maps for budget travelers, making it super easy to get around
• Highlights and itineraries so you can keep your wallet happy while still having an amazing, stress-free holiday
• Bus passes - local, regional and national passes, and info on how to use them for additional savings at tourist hotspots
• Cheap accommodation - the best and cheapest hostels, hotels and campsites, as well as plenty of ways to find free accommodation
• Hidden treasures - walking and cycling routes to cut down on bus fares or fuel costs, cheap side trips and free alternatives to crowded, overpriced spots
• Essential help for budget travelers - expert travel tips, free tours, simple to understand directions, plus easy-to-understand explanations of the various combo and discount activity packages
• Guides to Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Queenstown, Hobbiton, Rotorua, Lake Tekapo, Mount Cook, Milford Sound, Dunedin, Franz Josef Glacier, as well as great off-the-beaten-track places nearby
This book is perfect for backpackers, budget travelers, families on a tight budget, students and those who are new to New Zealand. Get the most out of this amazing country, without burning a hole in your wallet!