Useful Tips for First-Time Travellers to Japan
It’s been just over a week since we returned home and my mind is still wandering back to the incredible energy, order, colour and calm of Japan. Before I forget the practical thi
Japan’s Konbini Culture — Why Convenience Stores Deserve a Place on Your Itinerary
Before visiting Japan, I never imagined myself raving about convenience stores… yet here we are. During our recent Golden Route adventure through Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, one thin
Clouds & udon: a day at Mount Fuji’s 5th Station
After a couple of wonderfully chaotic days in Tokyo, getting up close to Mount Fuji’s snowcapped peak felt like the perfect change of pace. It wasn’t just something we could do
Shinjuku and the Shibuya Crossing
Shibuya vs Shinjuku — streets apart, equally unforgettable Tokyo has a way of pulling you in from the very first step. For us, the afternoon began where it simply had to — at t
A short stay in Singapore: essential tips for a perfect visit
A recent trip to Singapore made me fall in love with this city all over again. Singapore city is clean and organized. The people are super friendly. The food is ridiculously good.
The World | Iconic statues – The Good Rub
We are crazy we humans. What is it that makes us do ridiculous things in public? We queue to twirl on the mosaic of a ball-less Bull in Milan’s galleria for good luck; we toss a
Thailand | Bangkok – stay Siam@Siam
Google is a great tool. So too Trip Advisor. These days the pain of trying to find a place to sleep in a new place is a lot easier. Add Instagram, twitter, dedicated websites, Goog
East Asia | Hong Kong – Jewels and a Junk
Hong Kong – Jewels and a Junk Over too many wines and vibrant conversation I was recently told travellers should get ‘beneath the skin of the city’. It’s a wonderful n
Asia | China – Where to go, what to take, what to do
China may not be yours, but it was certainly my cup of green tea! Four weeks in China was an eye-opening experience. If you really want to see China without language barriers, a We
