Happy SinterKlaas – A Celebration of the Netherlands
The Feast of Sinterklaas is celebrated in the Netherlands, on the 5th and 6th December. Children receive chocolate letters as gifts.
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Visiting the Studio Ghibli Museum
Japanese Studio Ghibli’s animations hugely popular worldwide. If you’re in Tokyo, visiting the Studio Ghibli Museum is a great excursion to one of the most magical places in the world.
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Showers? Where We’re Going We Don’t Need Showers… Adventures in Washing in Mongolia
Mongolia is the place to have adventures: to go far, far off the beaten track, see marvellous landscapes, meet wonderful people and to experience a culture very different to our own. But travelling through this amazing country can be challenging. Washing and taking a shower in Mongolia is a very different experience to that in…
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RECIPE – Kabocha Korroke – Pumpkin Croquettes
Kabocha is a type of squash, often called a Japanese pumpkin. It is small-medium in size (around 25-30cm diameter). Its flesh is bright orange which contrasts beautifully with its dark green skin. They are also pretty easy to grow. And it is a truth universally acknowledged that home-grown vegetables are always more delicious than shop…
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Japanese Horror Houses
Japanese horror houses are like a ghost train without the train. But they are a lot scarier – as well as being loads of fun!
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Visit Quito, Ecuador
Ecuador’s capital has plenty to see and there are loads of day trips in the surrounding area as well. Here’s a guide to visiting Quito
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A Walk Around Alderney
Alderney is the third largest of the Channel Islands. A walk around Alderney is one of the loveliest things to do when visiting.
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Go With The Sloe – How to Make Sloe Gin
It’s autumn in the UK, which means it’s the perfect season for foraging for fruit and mushrooms in the countryside. We are lucky to have many sloe (blackthorn) bushes in our local area and one of our favourite things to do at this time of year is to make sloe gin. Sloe gin is a…
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Watching Sumo In Tokyo – Big In Japan
Sumo wrestling is Japan’s national sport. There are six tournaments a year. Here’s a guide to watching a basho and how to get sumo Tokyo tickets.
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RECIPE: How to Make Thai Green Curry
How to make Thai green curry – here’s a recipe for one of our favourites, a dish that is easy to make, filling and utterly delicious.
