An isle of dreams.

Author of How to Have an Adventure in Northern Japan, Raffael Coronelli, returns to Japan on two southward journeys — first circling the subtropical island of Kyushu, then exploring its secretive corners, forging lasting relationships with the people who make it one of the most culturally exhilarating places on Earth. From big metropolitan Fukuoka, to the natural beauty of Miyazaki, to the corners of Oita Prefecture and the depths of Beppu’s electric nightlife, experience an adventure through history, cuisine, and the universal power of friendship and love on the adventure of a lifetime in Kyushu.

Come to the historic citadel town of Sighișoara, Transylvania — UNESCO world heritage site and birthplace of Vlad Draculea. There, we’ll meet a man dressed as Dracula and get into a vehicular chase. 

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From cities at Eastern Europe’s crossroads of empires to an inn an the Borgo Pass in the Carpathian Mountains — journey with author Raffael Coronelli to a land synonymous with mystery and adventure at Europe’s frontier. Ensconced tradition, dark history, and vampiric legends await.

Coronelli has done it again. It was only during this book that I recalled one of my favorite attributes of his Yuki series (specifically the first novel) was the globetrotting element in which the characters partook of local cuisine and customs. It’s absolutely one of his best tools and with the How to Have an Adventure books it helps transplant us, specter-like, into the midst of a journey many of us may never physically take. Though on the other side of that coin, Coronelli’s details serve as an excellent trial run for any area you’re interested in. Immersion and detail are the selling points here. A walking tour of these cooler climes courtesy of detail and clarity that makes this well worth your time and money. 5/5

— @mekagojira3k