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John Morrison

John Morrison is the founder and lead travel writer at Packzup. Over the past decade he has explored destinations across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Oceania — always self-funded, never on a press trip. His guides cover the logistics that matter: how to get there without a tour, where to stay without overpaying, and what to skip entirely. John specialises in offbeat beach destinations, budget-friendly ski country, and shoulder-season travel in places most guidebooks overlook. His work has helped hundreds of thousands of independent travellers plan smarter, cheaper, and more rewarding trips.

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Things to Do in Nakameguro, Tokyo (2026): Canal Cafes, Vintage & Sakura

Quick answer: Nakameguro is Tokyo’s canal-side cool: cherry trees arched over the Meguro River, specialty coffee (Onibus, plus the spectacular Starbucks Reserve Roastery), vintage shops under the railway arches and small standing bars that hum after dark. Pair it with neighbouring Daikanyama for Tokyo’s best half-day walk. Walk the Meguro River The canal is the […]

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Best Cafes in Jimbocho, Tokyo (2026): Coffee in the Book Town

Best Cafes in Jimbocho, Tokyo (2026): Coffee in the Book Town

Quick answer: Jimbocho — Tokyo’s famous second-hand book town — pairs 150-plus bookshops with some of the city’s best coffee: new-wave roaster Glitch Coffee for single-origin pour-overs, and beloved Showa-era kissaten like Saboru and Ladrio for atmosphere you can’t fake. Add a legendary curry lunch and it’s Tokyo’s perfect rainy-day neighbourhood. The new wave: Glitch

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