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“Venice of the East and mangroves tour with Erick J”

My boyfriend and I had an incredible time exploring Brunei's water village, and our guide Erick J. from Gowithguide made it truly unforgettable . Growing up in a similar village, Erick had a deep understanding of the local way of life, and his passion was infectious. As we wandered along the narrow boardwalks, we were struck by the warmth of the locals, who greeted us with smiles and hellos. The stilt houses were a marvel, each one unique and full of character, with sizes varying depending on family needs. We saw schools on stilts, water taxis zipping by, and Erick explained how the government's modern villages were changing the landscape – with a hint of nostalgia, he noted the old villages might be gone in 5-10 years. We even saw a crocodile basking in the sun near the houses. Erick shared insights into Brunei's life, where oil and gas wealth has brought benefits like free healthcare, no income tax, and subsidized housing. Azrin, a friend of Erick's, took us upriver to spot proboscis monkeys – what a thrill! We saw them lazing in trees, unique with their long noses and shrieks. Back at Azrin's, we enjoyed tea and banana fritters with his welcoming family. Erick's story about ditching big agencies for freelance work to meet people and support smaller businesses like Azrin's stuck with me. As a bonus, Erick took us to see the longest bridge in SEA. What a wonderful day!

“Five Stars for Rika. She is a great guide & we had a great day.”

Rika is a fantastic guide. She is very professional and provided us with a very memorable tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima Island. We also had a great lunch where we participated with the cooking. Rika also answered all of our questions and helped my daughter with her Japanese. I would highly recommend Rika for a tour if you are in Hiroshima. Thanks again Rika.

Rika F.

(42 reviews)

Thank you so much for your lovely message. Although the latter half of our trip was a bit rushed, I’m so glad we were able to enjoy some relaxing time in Miyajima together. It also makes me happy to hear that you had fun trying okonomiyaki as a part of the experience. Spending time with your wonderful family truly warmed my heart, and it was a very special time for me as well. Thank you again. Rika

“What a wonderful experience!”

We were fortunate to be able to have Mr. Kei as our guide, He was personal, engaging and knowledgeable. Our main goal of visiting Nagano was to see the famous snow monkeys, we have first planned to use the public transportation but sincere there were only the two of us( husband and I) Mr. Kei kindly offered to drive us in his small car , it was great ! We were able to reach our destination earlier- avoided more crowds and also gained interesting tidbits of local information along the way. Mr. Kei was certainly very familiar with the Judokudani snow monkey park, he knew every turn and slippery slopes well , patiently cautioned us where to slow down - I appreciated it much because I was clumsy and already had an injured hand. He also knew exactly where to take some really fantastic photos. All in all the trip was even more wonderful than we expected, thanks to Mr. Kei for helping us to create a beautiful and lasting memory. Lulu

Keiichi S.

(19 reviews)

Dear Lulu, Thank you very much for your wonderful review and kind words about my guiding. ​ We were really lucky to have such beautiful blue skies that day, which made our time together even more enjoyable. ​ I was also very happy that we could take a photo together in front of your hotel at the end of the tour – it became a very nice memory for me as well. ​ I hope the rest of your stay in Japan was safe, relaxing, and full of great experiences. ​ Warm regards, Kei